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    Need to resurface a cement stoop

    Original stoop from 1970 when my family had the house built.Its a solid 5 step stoop.I am calling it cement as it is made of small rock and "cement" and was skimcoated with a smooth finish .The skimcoat almost immediately began lifting and has pretty much vanished over the years.The stoop is...
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    Paint match Yamaha Cover with aerosol

    200 hp 2000 Saltwater series ,.What are you guys using for paint?? I ordered by my serial # and got " Yamalube Marine spray Paint 08D Dark Bluish Gray 1 " ,after prepping and repainting the cover rear vent,upon reinstallation I noticed that its not the same color.I get the idea of fading and...
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    Did I hear Katie Couric correctly???

    I was drifting in and out of lala land with the tv on the other day and when I awoke briefly ,Katie Couric was on tv and I thought I heard her say that the majority of the US population needs to be "reprogramed" because they dont think like she does...??? I forgot all about it until something...
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    Flying during pandemic

    My wife and I are about to cancel our annual trip from the cold to Fla out of caution.We are schedules to fly Southwest and unfortunately they did away with their "no middle seat passenger"during covid policy .Has anyone flown during covid ??? Am I crazy even considering it?? Charlie
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    Shrinkwrap gun alternative

    Came across a roll of shrinkwrap cheap.Couldnt pass it up.I am not looking to invest in a shrinkwrap gun as they are pretty expensive for the very few thinks i would use it for.Harbor freight has a pretty inexpensive propane torch which I assume would work.I will try to attach a pic.Anyone have...
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    Brain fart while removing Alpha drive

    I have only done this flawlessly approx 30 times.Removed my alpha drive yesterday and cant believe I forgot to put shifter in full fwd.The drive came off easily as it always does.So I am assuming it is only critical to have it in full fwd when installing and when removing not critical.?? Charlie
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    Source for Factory Gray paint...not blue gray

    Recently bought some paint for my 2000 200hp sx200 Saltwater series.I bought it by model and serial # and though the paint looks similar ,it is not correct.Everything I see available is eithe blue gray or bluish gray.My motor is gray.My description is granite gray.Def no blue in it.Anyone run...
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    2004 Grand Cherokee stalling/shutting down

    Hi all!! Had this since new 04 GC 4.0 6 cyl 4x4 ,has 130k miles.Started stalling or shutting off while driving at any speed.Always seems to restart right away until yesterday.It eventually restarted after 5-10 mins but kept shutting down.Anyone have similar?? I know there are many Jeepsters...
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    1st time driving from NY to So Fla...route advice needed

    Hello all ,hoping everyone is staying safe.We usually get off long Island for a few weeks and fly to So Fla to get out of the cold.Flying is freaking us out so we are considering driving to So Fla for the 1st time .We are def not the "I drove straight thru in 20 hours " type.Plan is to drive 6-8...
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    1988 5.0 xl alpha possible engine replacement opinions/cost

    Im thinking it may be time to replace one of my motors.I know there is no low cost means of having this done as it is beyond my capability.Curious to know who has had to do the same and which route did u go? guess I should have put some $$ aside all the years it ran well and didnt cost me...
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    2000 200 hp Saltwater series whats directly under impeller plate?

    My 1st Yammy.Im doing waterpump service.What is under the impeller wear plate and gasket, covering the drive shaft seal.Appears to be a large washer with a rubber gasket on top of it .Just wanna make sure it is not supposed to be pressed into place.Seems to just be a retainer washer and it...
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    2000 200 hp Saltwater series waterpump washers

    Bought an OEM Yamaha waterpump service kit.Missing was the washers and plastic washer retainer.2 flat, 1 wavy, and plastic slit washer retainer...all missing from the kit.Is it an acceptable practice to reuse the old ones if in usable condition?? The kit seems to be very complete with...
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    Filter for main 2 cycle oil resevoir

    2000 200hp Saltwater series sxt200 .I have seen that there is a filter on the bottom of the main oil resevoir tank on some models.I dont see it anywhere in my clymer manual.My tank does not look like it has ever been removed so before I tackle the mounting bracket,does anyone know if certain...
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    Cleaning O2 sensor

    I dont have the proper socket to remove the O2sensor. I serviced the pin within the housing which was easy enough to get to.With the O2 sensor still within the housing ,is it a decent idea to spray clean it with carb cleaner.Any downside to it?? besides being a little messy. Charlie
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke ticking noise

    Wasnt sure i heard anything till i removed the engine cover while idling.Stbd side ticking noise.Everything else seems just fine.Pulled plugs and all looked exactly the same.Not too familiar with Yamaha.Anything to look for before I do a compression test? Had this for 2 years not pushing a heavy...
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    Got my 1st gas Pressure washer,hope I got enough psi

    I have always bought electric pressure washers but they always seemed to lack some power.Not bad but certainly not GREAT. I saw what looked like an excellent buy .Westinghouse 2700 psi with a 212cc motor.I was about to purchase a Westinghouse 3200 but when I compared the 2 i noticed that they...
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    Have fuel /water filters gotten trickier to screw on???

    I have been doing this for a very long time and never an issue screwing on a filter.Today I replace both filters on my twin 5.0 XLs and neither screwed on in a simple manner.Are they making these things in a cheaper way causing them to be more difficult to screw on or am i losing my patience in...
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    Bearing buddies....hard to install???

    Had a new axle and hubs put on my trailer last year by local reputable trailer shop.I didnt realize until recently that there were no bearing buddies on the new axle , only dust caps.Trailer shop handed me new pack of bearing buddies when I went back and mentioned it.Problem is I cant seem to...
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    Can I run 2 motors off 1 fuel tank?? (port tank developed a leak)

    Hope all reading this are staying safe and are well.1988 twin 5.0XL with alpha drives.Bad news as my port fuel tank has developed a leak.Aluminum tank that looks nearly new has developed a leak in an inacessable location.Going to drain ,clean and abandon the use of this tank for this season and...
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    Red/pink grease in wheel bearings???

    I have a very late model dual axle trailer.Nicest trailer I have ever owned by far.I was on grease patrol yesterday with my grease gun in hand and lubing everything with a zerk including my neighbors zerks.I ALWAYS use marine corrosion control green grease.The bearings on my new trailer has pink...
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