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  1. harringtondav

    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    Thanks. My plan was to have one surgery at the first of this year, recuperate four-five months, and resume normal boating life. I was naive. Referral to a surgeon Oct. 17 last year. First surgery six months later. Apparently Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Spinal Surgeons are a bit more busy than a...
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    OK to Delay Recommissioning One Year?

    I put my boat away correctly winterized. I was planning to bring it up to temp, change O/D lube, engine oil and all filters soon. ...except I'm scheduled for cervical (neck) fusion surgery in one week. I could probably do the job 4-6 weeks later, but I doubt I'll get any real use out of the boat...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Previous little plenty powered Larsen was WOT until it chine walked, which it did.
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    Lifespan of airhead tubes

    Ours is around seven yrs old. Until last fall I've kept it inflated and hanging outdoors....in Iowa winters. It's still in very good shape. Now that I've finished the basement with lots of storage, I stored it inside. ....rolled up. I've always avoided folding and creases.
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Yea, but that doesn't last long. ...hole shots take 3-4 seconds before I'm on top of the water.
  6. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Yes, almost too responsive. My 250 hp is pushing a 19'9" 2900# dry boat. The throttle is so responsive/touchy that I have to brace my hand against the gunnel to modulate it.
  7. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Makes sense. It takes a lot of power to generate 2000 psi. My Ranger's is in the same location, but under the valve cover. There have been some complaints about gasoline in the Ranger's oil due to pump leakage. Mine doesn't use or make oil, so look for other things to worry about. I looked up my...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Yes. I love my DI engine. Instant start, hot or cold, even after winter layover. Even though the pump shown is listed for my engine, it doesn't look the same as mine. Last fall I removed the tank hose to run 2 stroke premix to winterize. The inlet is an npt barb elbow on top starboard above the...
  9. harringtondav

    Boat trailer brakes

    Doing an autopsy theory on your calamity. It sounds like a chain reaction failure. Wheel bearing failed causing the wheel to come off. The extra load in the second axle may have caused the leaf spring to fail. I'm SWAGING 6000# for the boat, gear and fuel, 1500# for the trailer. 7500# total. If...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    It is. I looked it up. Appears to have both low pressure tank transfer and high pressure pumps in the assembly. It would be interesting to know if the second pump generates the 2000 psi for direct, in cylinder injection near TDC, just before spark. My direct injected ranger has a cam driven...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Thanks. I found the above at Napa (Wix 33247) and 7186 (Wix 57186) oil filter drop in cartridge. Per @dingbat above, I toe the line on OEM vs aftermarket on critical parts. But boat builders don't make their own bearings, filters etc. I used automotive spin on oil filters on my previous Merc 4.3...
  12. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    I reckoned so. ...not sure how well VP p/ns cross. I'll see.
  13. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    ..dang
  14. harringtondav

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    I'm prepping for the first engine maintenance on my latest Gen VP 4.3. s/n is in my sig. OK, I'm a bit lazy and could do the cross ref myself, but figure someone else has already done the work. Per Dr. @Scott Danforth , who I recall said Wix filters or nothing. Need fuel and oil filter p/ns...
  15. harringtondav

    Darn Mice Can Be Expensive

    Mud wasp nest are everywhere at our main place and river house, mostly under the eaves and in the gutters. Bees and wasps don't bother me much. Ignore them, and they'll ignore you. (Yellow jacket's...not so much). But wife, daughter and other females freak out. So when I'm called into action I...
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    Darn Mice Can Be Expensive

    Mouse poison also poisons dogs. My river neighbor puts out Bobcat in his garage and basement. The first time my dog Zeke got into it the Vet's puke med turned up clean. The second time neighbor Jerry and I force fed Zeke some hydrogen peroxide. Green chunks came up. I told Jerry it's on me to...
  17. harringtondav

    Snap On Boat Cover

    My new Regal's Ameritex cover is worth the big money I paid for it. But it has the same issue. If I pay attention when I put the cover on, most of the leakage drains outside. I'm pretty handy with sewing machine and my Speedy Stitcher, so when I get the time I'm going to make and attach four...
  18. harringtondav

    Grease on rims

    Bearing Buddies aren't too expensive, and worth any extra cost. Also get their 'condom' rubber caps. No grease stains.
  19. harringtondav

    Need another Motorcycle...

    Also @Bob_VT. I joined the Kawasaki Triples FB group for insight, NOS parts, etc. There is quite a following/cult for these vintage bikes. And SD, so true about the wimpy frames vs power. I bought my 500 when I was 21. But I never had the nads to pull up serious wheelies. I tried fast curves...
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    Need another Motorcycle...

    Still have my second, and last bike. 1975 Kawasaki H1F 500 2 stroke triple. It ran fine 12 yrs ago before we bought our river house. It's been sleeping in the garage since due to numerous projects at the river place. Soon I'll take the plugs out and see if it even kicks over....without puking 2...
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