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    Scientist claim to have brought back Dire wolf

    First the deer and other animals. Then babies left in a carriage or playpen. Then stranded people in the wild. Oh well.
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    2001 BMW Z3 battery runs down after 3 weeks.

    Thank you arks. My thoughts exactly. (y)(y)
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    2001 BMW Z3 battery runs down after 3 weeks.

    Son In Law car. Brand new battery. Do these cars have a lot of Parasitic Loads on them ? Stuff still on after car is turned off ? Like station memory of radio.
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    Need twins to notice

    As a kid in a boat yard. I know some boats and motors are used as a parts boat. No way to stop that.
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    Scientist claim to have brought back Dire wolf

    :eek:
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    No water coming out of the exhaust on muffs

    I just let the hose ONLY run. Until it comes out everywhere.
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    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    Never had a bearing that I cleaned out and hand repacked with only clean wheel bearing grease. Ever fail.
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    Scientist claim to have brought back Dire wolf

    Clone me. Why not ?
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    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    I tried a 2 am wheel bearing inspection in the wild woods. Hopeless
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    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    AAA towing policy ? Only travel on week days. Road service is more available. Book motel nights way ahead of trip. Have a cooler of food and drinks. Or risk sitting on a toilet every few hours. I make sure I can stop at a KNOWN great food chain like Long Horn. Look up Darden Restaurants for...
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    Batteries for 21ft CC

    You have no battery or charging problems. If you keep the engine and electrical equipment In correct running condition. Cheap skates buying the cheapest items. Always have problems.
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    Starter getting only 4 volts

    No load testing is useless / worthless with the high current draw of the starter motor engaged into the flywheel. If you read 4 volts on the big lead posts of the battery while cranking ? Battery has a serious problem.
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    1997 70hp won't idle properly

    All the sparkplugs look clean and equal ? Right plug number ?
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    Scientist claim to have brought back Dire wolf

    Me showoff ! Look at me ! I also brought back with them some very terrible diseases with no cures possible. Am I not terrific ?
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    Batteries for 21ft CC

    Marine battery rating ??? Pure B S. Shocks to the battery are about the same levels for normal running of each. I have used autos for 70 years. Unless you do Off Shore 140 mph jumps to break things ? Fear sells more expensive parts every time.
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    Bulkhead Stress Crack Repair

    Are they truly just stress cracks ? Like doing WOT from a dead stop ? Pictures are really needed. If the cracks are AHEAD of the engine bulkhead area ? First guess is a structural stress crack from improper sling lifts. If yes ? I vote several layers of glassed in strong cloth on both sides...
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    2001 Evinrude 150hp FICHT reverse isdue

    Last time you changed the Lower Unit oil ?
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    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    There is very little quality companies left . The unseen buyers up of good companies. Cheapen the critical tolerances of ALL machined parts. You have NO CONFIDENCE in what you are buying. WEB or even local place. Heck You can get not accurate Micrometer or caliper.
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    Batteries for 21ft CC

    You can safely use any battery that is at least meeting those 2 ampere specifications. Your motomaster size 31 is ideal for your boat. Buy 2 and cruise. Do check the tiny label on EACH battery. It states when each battery was made. NOTHING older than 3 months normally. No ? Go to some other...
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    Batteries for 21ft CC

    Trolling motor thrust and voltage ? how many watts is your sound system ? Hours at what power level during each cruise? Hours while anchor ? Does your engine start every time in less than 2 or 3 seconds? Hot or cold motor ? Does the engine try to recharge the batteries ? I like to keep the...
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