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    I am not perfect.

    My new A/c had a full 5 yr warranty that covered everything, second 5 yr was pro rated which is a joke. Been 25 yrs with just one capacitor replacement.
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    Getting challenging to find somewhat common items?

    When have you ever saw a booze store close ? Way to much profit to be made to ever close !
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    Need help

    Very true, it is the most efficient.....the only real problem is we still do not know how to dispose of the waste !! The old storage containers from way back are starting to leak....
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    9.9 evinrude not idling

    Most all mfgrs recommend making carb adjustments while on a boat and underway... It does make a difference !! In my days of repairing motors ( yes it has been a while). We had long tubs with flowing water to simulate being on the water for carb adjustments. If you look at most factory service...
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    I am not perfect.

    Not which one is really better, but mire of "which gives you more bang for the buck. Decades back, I swore by Sears batteries, typically got seven plus years out of them, then they became trouble. Used Duralast for a while, then they became unreliable and costly. For a few years just bought...
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    1993 mercury 90hp blowing fuses

    My 1992 Merc had a similar problem last summer. Suddenly no start and blowing fuse. Searched high and low thinking there was a bad wire/ connection somewhere. Carefully searching found a tiny little mark on the wire wrapping used to protect the wires in tight areas. Would never noticed...
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    9.9 evinrude not idling

    Are you adjusting the carb while in the water, on a boat while underway ?
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    4hp johnson slower than expected

    Need to do a thorough test on your older motor, she might be tired. It has been my experience with the weedless drive that it does not push as well, but only 1 or2 mph, not double the speed ! Same with weedless props on electric trolling motors..
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    I am not perfect.

    Years back a family member ran an auto repair shop, Interstate offered him a big promotion and bonus for recommending their batteries. Most everyone in the family bought batteries from him when needed over the next couple years. He got some nice kickbacks for all the batteries he sold. About...
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    Faceplant into a floor jack

    A good reminder that we can never be to carefully !! We all have done dumb things a time or two !!
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    Anyone know what this is???

    None magnetic adjustment tool to fine tune the calibration of a compass.
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    Going from 25 hp to 35 hp

    It is called learning !!
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    Cheap floor and foam replacement for weekend.

    What you really need to check is the superstructure of the hull. Fiberglass boats use wood for a skeleton to support the fiberglass which has very little strength without the skeleton. If the wood is rotted and lost its support, a good chop and extra weight could fold up your hull like a piece...
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    Going from 25 hp to 35 hp

    Adding a small motor won't work, not at all. In fact it would be dangerous trying to tilt it up out of the way. The bigger motor's thrust will overpower the smaller and create a drag. HP increases must be done thru thrust at the prop.
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    Going from 25 hp to 35 hp

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    Baffled

    I do not own a four stroke outboard, but have heard from others that getting consistent oil level readings is a problem with four stroke outboards, so it seems your not alone with this issue.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    While all very true, it is not politically correct at this time ! Politics do not allow for common sense.
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    Bilge pump fuse shorted

    Disconnect the pump and see if the fuse blows...probably won't....as already mentioned those pumps don't last forever and need replaced every few years if they get used. My boat has never had a leak so after 32 years the bilge pump still works great.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    When I said they have their place, they do. Many small inland lakes are electric only so folks have no choice. Numerous small electric powered pontoon boats and other electric watercraft for these select areas. As far as a larger cruiser or ski boat, NO way is electric power is ready !!
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    1977 35 hp not pumping

    Can't trust a water hose and muffs. Pressure from the hose could easily over ride a bad impeller and give you a false reading.
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