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  1. dingbat

    Uflex hydraulic steering issue

    The orings in hydraulic steering units are notorious for leaking when cold and or over time. While I doubt it’s the cause, using the cylinder to support yourself isn’t helping any
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    PL-88 load adapter

    Not necessarily…. Would have to sit down with a schematic to figure out how all components interface with the logic in the ECM. It will not start in gear. Not sure off the top of my head where or how the interlock is generated. With everything connected, does turning the key to the “on”...
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    Your being taken for a ride.......none of what you say aligns with the reality of being left in a slip for 2-3 years A boat sitting in a slip unused or 2-3 years would take a beating. The glass would be seriously oxidized by the sun. The hull would be covered in growth. Is the bottom painted...
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    Brake woes

    Had a meeting a couple of months ago with a large supplier of metals to the automotive industry. Had the heads of Management, Engineering, Operations and Quality sitting at the table. Given the demographics, a bunch greying guys, it didn't take long before subject of the lack of younger talent...
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    First off, year, make and model of the boat? The zero water in the bilge after 2-3 years is concerning...... Was the boat shrink wrapped in the water for 2-3 years? Self bailing cockpit? Even then, hard to believe there isn't some water in the bilge after sitting that lonfg I would...
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    Brake woes

    Most of that has to do with development and use of AHSS/UHSS steels that can be 2-3 times stronger than early materials. Steel now only needs to be 0.05” thick to provide the same strength as a 1/8” sheet.
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    REDODO Batteries

    These have BMS https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-60ah-dual-purpose-car-starter-deep-cycle-lifepo4-battery-1000cca/?srsltid=AfmBOopgTS1NMw_0t5OtEPFFmFW8l2gwjcpI26nR2v_2_8RJ193c8egt...
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    Critters in My Boat

    Same here, but sometimes on a larger scale…found most of a rabbit in my daughter’s bedroom one afternoon. Opened the garage one morning to find the head (only) of groundhog laying on the drive. Bristol…….come get your head
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    pulsating sound in stereo system

    The picture of the wiring says it all. Audio equipment is very sensitive to ground loops and increased resistance in the wiring. All wiring on a boat needs to be done with marine rated wire and water proof connectors (crimps) to protect the integrity of the system.
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    Son of a blow torch

    Not worried about blood…it’s the Mycobacterium marinum infection that often goes along with it. Always have a bottle of hand sanitizer onboard to wash hands after handling fish Oldest daughter almost lost her toes from a similar accident when she was young.
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    pulsating sound in stereo system

    Did you swap the tower speakers with the subs to see if any of the tower speakers are blown? A shorted voice coil (blown speaker) can cause that. Two amps are going to burn a lot of power. Need an oversized, our separate battery to power the sound system Your symptoms point to a blown...
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    Critters in My Boat

    We have #150-#200 of horse grain stored in metal trash cans at any given time. Surprised we don’t have issues, but then again we have lots of rat and mice eating critters hanging around as well. Black rats snakes, red tail hawks and fox are frequently seen in and around the barns. Given...
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    PL-88 load adapter

    The minimum is 550 CCA, 250 rpm. The starter might be new but what about the battery and cables? Have you tested to see what you’re cranking at now? I’ve seen more than a couple of “new” components fail right out of the box over the years
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    Critters in My Boat

    Struggled with mice in the boat for the first couple of years after I starting storing the boat in the barn. Dryer sheets, moth balls, etc. nothing really worked. Then I tried leaving everything open. Simply left the cabin doors and left the electronics box open. The problem was greatly...
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    PL-88 load adapter

    Connectors simply facilitate the installation, removal or servicing of individual components. Other than physical damage or moisture, there isn’t much that can go wrong Nine times of ten, disassembling the connector(s) and visually inspecting for loose pins and signs of moisture and corrosion...
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    2010 Suzuki DF225TXX Chart Help

    The thickness of the shims is determined at assembly. You install the gears then select the appropriate shim(s) to met the backlash specification.
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    PL-88 load adapter

    You see wire piercing in automotive applications, but as someone who builds critical application electronics, I cringe at the thought of piercing the insulation of a wire. It (can) compromises the integrity of the wire both electrically and environmentally. There are a multitude of different...
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    Sharing a Pre-Startup Check List > What is yours?

    My daughter and her husband have a place on Lake George. Just watched the Lake George clean, drained and dried video. I don't get water in the bilge so that's not a problem. Have a couple of questions if you don't mind... How do they check the hoses running under the deck from fish boxes...
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    PL-88 load adapter

    No. The load adapter is used to mimic the resistance of the coil to eliminate the possibility of a compromised coil giving invalid test results. Page 52 https://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CDI%20Troubleshooting%20Guide%20-%202012.pdf
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    Sharing a Pre-Startup Check List > What is yours?

    Locally, jump in and go is the norm. Its expected that all loading and prelim checks be done prior to getting in line to launch. Spending excess time at the ramp will not only make you very unpopular with your fellow boaters, it will initiate a visit from the ramp Nazis in short order. The...
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