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  1. roscoe

    couple more questions

    First there was oil, regular old 30w motor oil. mixed in the gas. Then, as they learned more about 2 cycle motors, and oil, they developed tcw oil. After further improvements, the new standard was called tcw-2 We are now on the third refinement, tcw-3. I would think you could use the old tcw...
  2. roscoe

    Loss of fuel line pressure

    Give me the motor and buy a new one. :) Replace the fuel line from tank to the fuel pump. Get a good one from Mercury if you can, the cheap ones from walmart don't last. Examine the fuel lines to the carbs for cracks or looseness. You may need to replace the fuel pump diaphragm, but lets...
  3. roscoe

    motor and tilt problems

    The shop likely used their own gas tank to run your motor. The case of oil should be good. The old gas/sludge in the tank will mess up your carbs bad. The old gas in the tank should be drained and disposed of, or used in a lawn mower. Run a can or 2 or Seafoam through the engine ( in the new...
  4. roscoe

    Problem with hydraulic trim

    Ned more info. Does the motor run when you try to lift the motor? What hp and year is your motor?
  5. roscoe

    Suggestion to all members.

    How about if we all put our city/state/or country at the bottom of our signatures. It sure is nice to know where someone is from. Helps in the tech forums to troubleshoot problems. I see some of you have already put your location in your signatures. I like it. :)
  6. roscoe

    Cooling Problem 25% water 75 % air HELP/Please

    By "pee hole" are you referring to the hole on the back side of the midsection, or did someone actually hook up a hose under the engine cover and port it out the side? Most of those engines only had the hole on the back side, which is actually an exhaust relief hole. So to have a substantial...
  7. roscoe

    2006 WI Post Get Together Report

    Well, we made it. Good people, good times, no curtain rods. It was nice to meet you all. More info when this new software is working better.
  8. roscoe

    Gopher Lure/Kitten Photo Comparison Cats Free !! Update.

    <br /><br /><br />Actually, she had 8 of them today, <br />free to give away in about 8 weeks.<br /><br />At least this year she had them inside the boat shed.<br />Kept them all next to her.<br />Last year she had them laying 6' apart in the driveway.<br /><br />JB, I told you I would send her...
  9. roscoe

    Sold my computer yesterday.

    Well, I sold my Mac Mini computer yesterday.<br />I paid $599 for it 9 months ago.<br />I tried selling the mouse a few weeks ago, and couldn't even get<br />$3. So I threw it in with the computer.<br />Was a little disappointed what it sold for. <br /><br />...
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    JB, F1 Elimination Qualifying

    Sorry to hear the news about Catzilla.<br />I can send you 1 if you like, but she will likely turn into 6 by the time the plane lands.<br /><br /><br />I was wondering what your thoughts were on the qualifying procedures used in F1 this year.<br /><br />What do you think their objective was in...
  11. roscoe

    How you feeling today EE

    How's your head?<br /><br />How was the show?
  12. roscoe

    Cougar hunting, kill it with a stick.!!

    Here is a link to the story my brother inlaw wrote, about his recent cougar hunt.<br /><br /> http://www.bowhunting.net/artman/publish/StickNStringCougar.shtml <br /><br />
  13. roscoe

    Chevy 350 rod knock - blown engine ??

    HI guys, a little story, then a question or two.<br />Any opinions or insight welcome.<br /><br />I'm kindof in the dark when it comes to the inner workings of car engines.<br /><br />Dad drives a 1993 full sized Chevy van, 350 engine.<br />He was on his way to Canada yesterday and got about 200...
  14. roscoe

    See that pink spot !!

    See that pink spot in the center, that right over my house. It is snowing on me. :( <br />Been sleeting all day, and the sidewalk is covered in 1/4 of ice.<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day.<br /><br />
  15. roscoe

    One more reason NEVER to go at WalMart

    Wal-Mart Worker Finds Man Glued to Toilet<br />May 02 2006 Associated Press <br />SALISBURY, Md.<br /><br />A 20-year-old was found by a Wal-Mart employee in the bathroom Sunday night after he sat down and was glued to the toilet seat.<br /><br />The man, whose name was not released by police...
  16. roscoe

    2 Suggestions for forum, mods, iboats.

    1- can the "time/date" option perameter be changed to 5 days, 10 days, 90 days, ??<br /><br />2- since direct links are not allowed, why not eliminate the URL button on the full reply form?
  17. roscoe

    PWT fisherman makes hard landing

    <br /><br /><br />This is how Pro Walleye Trail angler Jamie Friebel decided to park his boat last week during the tour event on the Wolf River (WI).<br /><br />They got it back into the river and he drove it back to the launch, but the hull did receive several severe cracks.<br /><br />I...
  18. roscoe

    Need a cheaper impeller ! :(

    Why doesn't anyone make an aftermarket impeller for my engine? :( <br />Mercury is raping me big time pricing it at $38.35<br /><br />(1995 Force 70hp)
  19. roscoe

    New copper water pipes, bad flux taste ! How to remove? ? ?

    Put some new copper water pipes in this week.<br />Now I have a bad odor and taste in the water. I smell just like the flux from the soldering. <br /><br />How do I get rid of the bad taste?<br /><br />Is there something I can put in there to flush it out with.<br /><br />I have the best tasting...
  20. roscoe

    This proves it is springtime.

    The Milorganite is on sale at all the local outlets !!
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