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  1. Redrig

    homebuilders / construction guys lend me your ear

    yeah , I was worried about sagging , I amd using the trex "transend" line which doesnt have that ribbed or grooved portion out of the underside , the profile is solid to add strength . I did 16' OC as that is what they recommended. I could use some additional help and thoughts , I am just about...
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    homebuilders / construction guys lend me your ear

    I was able to hunt down a laminate beam here locally thank goodness. Its a 3.5 x 11 or something , its a beast , it was a 44 footer and luckily a lumberyard was willing to cut off 18 feet for me at a reasonable price . Thank for the tip on those , I always assumed you just laminate your own...
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    homebuilders / construction guys lend me your ear

    Hello all , I dont have the energy to start a new forum over this topic and I know there are some serious brains on this forum anyways. Long story short , I am replacing my deck on my house it is 10' x 18'. I am doing trex decking with the structure built of pre-treated lumber. everything...
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    New axle install

    Hello all , I lost a wheel bearing and dang near a tire in June on my dual axle boat trailer. The incident chewed up the spindle enough that I just bought and installed a new axle . Quick question - I have the axle installed and all looks good , the spring perches on my old axle were not...
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    Electric trailer brake controller help

    Hi all , I recently installed a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller onto my 91 full-size Bronco to make it easier for braking when towing my boat. On the Bronco , its has the factory tow package and I bought the factory harness to get my 7 blade trailer connector , so my wiring is not all hacked...
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    2 barrel Holley rebuild kit

    I think I blew a power valve or something this past weekend, need to do a full rebuild as it will not idle. The tag on a carburetor is D3JL-9510-S LIST 7036 , Looking on various websites I can't find a specific kit that is Marine and for this carburetor. Will any 2 barrel Marine Holley...
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    Old U-joint help. 78 motorhome

    Hello all , I could use some help on ujoints . It's a 78 dodge class C motorhome , it has a carrier support bearing as well . I have a good rumble around 30mph and the carrier bearing has seen better days . So gonna fix it all. The ujoints appear to be "inside clip" style One side the...
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    Low temp at 28 - not winterized

    Hey all, I have a question. My boat is not currently winterized and is about 2 hours away from me. I am using the boat in 2 weeks but this coming Thursday night they are predicting a low of 28 where I have the boat stored. Is this going to potentially damage my engine block? Or does it have...
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    Any mopar guys in here ? dodge starter question

    Hi all , I have a 78 motorhome with a dodge 440 in it . The starter was making some weird noises the last time I took it out and I want to buy a back up in case it fails on me out in the middle of nowhere . In most of my rigs which happen to all be older for the most part , when a starter...
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    Thin 5200 to make paintable

    Does anyone know if that is possible ? This isn't structure or anything like that , simply to line my ski locker which is already fiberglassed up . Thinking a rubbery like coating would be cool . Possible ?
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    2004 Evinrude 175 questions

    Hello all , I am looking at a new to me boat and it's has an 04 Evinrude 175 on it . My questions are - service wise are these engines still supported ? Can you still get parts \ programming , or is all of the support these days for etecs? Also I know that with some outboards if you can get...
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    Electric to Mechanical conversion

    Hello all , I wanted to post up what I have been working on for the last year and a half or so in hopes of matbe helping out someone down the road . My boat was born a 77 OMC with an electric shift drive . It has worked OK for me over the years but I have broken a couple of forward shift...
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    OMC 800 ESA question

    Hey all , I have a quick question on the ESA for a 800 stringer . I have been reading up on various threads about the operation of the ESA , I know its supposed to stumble the engine down when its activated to about 450ish RPM . On mine when I depress the switch It certainly stumbles the...
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    dissasemble steering cable

    Hello all, I have my steering removed from my boat . It is not a standard system, its an old OMC thru hull that uses that bronze ball and clam shells where it enters through the transom. I have the cable out to replace the seal in the clam shell and I would like to inspect it further while I...
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    basic engine questions

    Hey all , I have a situation going on with my daily driver that has me going crazy. it broke down the other day , distributor was toast , the PIP sensor inside it. I get a new distributor and I thought I knew how install a distributor as I have done it a few ties in the past. its a ford 302...
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    OMC intermediate question

    Hello all , I need a favor from my OMC brethren. Does anyone have a hydro or mechanical (78-85) stringer and either has their drive off , or an old intermediate laying around that you can take a measurement for me ? Can you measure me the size of hole for the shift cable ? drill bit ...
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    VHF and DSC on inland lakes

    Hello all , I have got my boat all remodeled and am soon to be doing alot of boating with my 8 year old boys In the summers . The worrier in me always like to prepare for the worst . I currently don't have a radio in my boat and that will be a must when kids are involved . so I will be...
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    Prop and overall ratio help needed

    Hello all , I could use some help with a project that I am working on . I am converting or upgrading my drive. I am going from an old electric shift OMC stringer to a mechanical stringer. I have aquired all of the parts but now I need to get some props for the new unit and could use some help...
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    OMC steering opinions needed

    Hello all , My boat was born an electric shift stringer , I love the boat , she is not rotten , been stored indoors , the engine runs great , etc . its just that damn electric lower. I have had some challenges with the electric shift lower and it literally has ruined 2 of my vacations by...
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    car insurance question - first ever potential claim

    Hello all , I have some basic questions about car insurance . Lat night a deer pranced right into the side of our car , we didnt hit it , it ran straight into the side - drivers side rear door . we are financing this car and have full coverage , there isnt a ton of damage but there is a nice...
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