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    20volt drill

    YES....it makes a great starting fluid ! Won't strip oil off the cylinder walks
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    Leaking fuel tank

    Looks like the kits I used to buy years back. There have been a couple occasions where I needed more than one gasket under the fuel outlet.
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    Leaking fuel tank

    I always unplug the fuel line from the motor when done. If there is a leak, I want to see/ smell the fuel so I can fix the issue. Leaving a fuel line plugged in to the motor can cause issues, if fuel hose has any pressure built up.
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    Leaking fuel tank

    Repaired a couple of those back in my younger days. There are O ring kits where a seal was pryed out in the back and new O rings were replaced and the seal was tapped back in to seal the plunger. If leaking from under the unit, then your gasket was damaged from install or the surface had some...
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    Getting old and losing friends sucks

    At age 74, I see a lots of people that I recognize in the obituaries !! Not a good feeling !
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    2.5 HP outboards.

    I have an old 2.2 hp Merc two stroke, runs perfect, all I can say is....it will go faster than my neighbors 2.5 hp four stroke when we run them on the same 12' Jon boat..
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    benefits of side bunks..... are there really any?

    If you are loading and unloading in a protected area, they may not be needed. Many of us have stiff currents and wind to deal with, so good side guides are a must. If your lucky enough to have a protected launch, be glad, very glad !! Whether hand or drive on, I can load with guides and be...
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    50hp Johnson 2 stroke prop

    So your an accurate teach reading everyone is guessing. Worse case is you might grenade your motor if it is over reving
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    Covering Built-in Fuel Tank?

    With all the concern about water intrusion, perhaps keeping the boat out of the weather might be the way to go. My 1992 still has the original 1/2" plywood cover, covered with carpet, still solid with no rot. My boat stays covered when not in use, only water is a little spray on ocassion and a...
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    Need help

    Perhaps we should gather around a table with a bottle of scotch and talk about this for a few months, we should get the same results the gov't comes up with.
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    100hp falters

    Your 100 hp only has a 5/16" fuel line ? My 40 hp has a 3/8" fuel line.... Should have an inspection hatch for the built-in fuel tank where the connections are. Open that up and pull the cover where the fuel line connects and check the pickup tube. Also look for white snot around the pickup...
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    Trailer Rollers

    On many occasions the different widths also mean different diameters. I have used bow roller-stops as keel rollers before. All depends on my needs.
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    New guy, floor repair questions

    Have owned a number of wood boats, biggest was a 16' Lyman. Wood boats are a lot of work and maintenence, but no where near as much work as reconstructing a rotted out fiberglass boat.
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    Blowing 20A Fuse

    What is that fuse powering or attached to ?
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    Trailer Rollers

    I stopped using the black rubber rollers years back, they never lasted me more than a couple years. I have all the yellow poly rollers, never had one fail in all my years using them. Yep, more expensive, but once and done or you will be replacing them often. Wobble rollers typically last...
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    New guy, floor repair questions

    Be rest assured that your boat has O value in it's present condition. Even after you do a thorough overhaul, it still won't sell for anywhere near that much ! The real truth is you just paid someone to get rid of their junk....no offense meant here, just getting you to see what your in for...
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    Fuel filter question

    Adding an inline filter of the proper size won't hurt a thing, adding numerous filters could cause a flow issue on an EFI system.
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    New guy, floor repair questions

    Or, an aluminum hull boat that has no rotted wood with the exception of a transom board that is easy to replace. Aluminum doesn't rot, look around at the aluminum boats still around from the 60's and 70's and before and much easier/ cheaper to rebuild and fix.
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    3ohp mercury tilt problem

    First step would be to go thru and check all electrical connections....clean and tighten. A tiny amount of corrosion can cause problems.
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    New guy, floor repair questions

    Hull structure is rotted and will fail, that is the reason behind the "wear your life jacket" comment. It will cost thousands to fix up your boat even doing all the work yourself. Best bet is to scrap it and find an aluminum hull that you can fix up.
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