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    BMW headlight . . . $1,000 !!!

    Any electrical or electronic part can be programmed to stop working after any desired amount of on or running time. I designed " Time to FAIL chips " for many devices. Yes you do not get to OWN the part. You really are given a time span of use. The customer is a person with too much money.
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    Quadrajet Replacement Options

    Call Cliff for what to do.
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    Johnson 6hp 1969 model 6r 69m - 1 carb works, another doesn't

    Why are you not using the good carburetor ?
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    engine will not start

    The fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump is cracked open somewhere. Might close up when everything is connected. But a air leak is still there.
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    87 Evinrude Ignition Switch Problem

    Why disconnect a battery with so many wires. So close to each other ? It is only 12 volts.
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    2002 Mercruiser 3.0 - No Oil? Engine Swap?

    Do you pour the oil into a valve cover ? If yes. Then that oil drain is FULL of SLUDGE. Oh well. Run a motor until it stops.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Some garages are TALL enough to have a taller door installed.
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    1995 Crownline 202BR Restore

    Definitely a structural piece. To prevent the bottom hull from flexing in rough water or sitting on a trailer. Or even a couple of boat stands. Do it. It is the keel of the boat.
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    Engine install checklist

    I take enough color photographs before I start disconnecting. I also put marked labels on wires and hose ends if there is any doubt due to delays.
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    Ford Winsor 351 Engine not winterized

    Fresh water I use steel. Salt water I use the shiny solid Brass ones. A magnet can help you make sure the Brass ones are not plated steel.
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    E bikes

    Why I only use Lead Acid wet batteries. In all machines that come into the garage for any reason.
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    building a mini speedboat

    I designed a rental wood row boat to do 30 mph. Water logged. Made no difference to me then. I was 13 ? 1950 ? I dreamed up more gadgets than a Swiss Pocket knife. :)
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    Overrated Horsepower?

    Does it start every time in 1 second or less ? Does it run smoothly at all speeds ? You do not need to post any what ifs.
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    NO insects or spring birds this year.

    So I leave Jersey on May 1 and come back Oct. 1 It helps.
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    More Speed - for fun.

    Prop efficiency.
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    More Speed - for fun.

    The most important factor of maximum speed is
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    NO insects or spring birds this year.

    My county has just about stopped all farms. Plus there are no wild crops or nut trees. Animals starve or move out. Not surprising. I still have a starving herd of wandering deer.
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    building a mini speedboat

    A inflatable keel adds a lot of drag ? Going to be a no free space to move around in boat. My 16' Aluminum is snug. I have laid on the bottom during a high wind squall. Did not feel safe.
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    N Y requires everyone to pass a powerboat operators license

    My defense will be...........AI Actually I fish a maximum of 300' from my dock. I can stand on the bottom and walk to shore / house. I could just remove the OB and use the full sized oars.
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    Fuel smell after fueling up

    Could be as simple as gas fumes forced out of the tank during refueling........... Wind blows fumes into the boat ?
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