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    Cotter pin for Prop...Any one will do??

    Gonna need a new cotter pin for my Yamaha outboard. I have a Tractor supply store right down the block. A matching size cotter pin should work..?? Btw,I dropped my pin somewhere and figured I would find it with a magnet...NOPE ,it's not magnetic .Usually means it is stainless..?? Charlie
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    Pink Super Tech (Walmart) -50 RV and Marine ok for engine?? I always thought NO...??

    I have recently seen videos of dudes winterizing Mercruiser engines using what I have ONLY used on my water systems.Pink -50 Super Tech Marine and RV antifreeze. I thought I remembered this being a BIG no on engines. Dont remember exactly why.Charlie
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    Gas Pressure washer "turn off" instructions incorrect??

    I bought a Westinghouse pressure washer.Pretty happy with it so far though a little more power would be nice.Bought the larger engine model 212 cid. The instructions for turning off seem to be in the wrong order.Manual states step 1 turn off power switch, step 2 turn off fuel, step 3 turn off...
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    Does Yamaha flush port/hose, flush 100% of motor?

    2000 200hp saltwater series ox66 2 stroke.I am one to ALWAYS put on muffs and let it run till fully flushed.what % of the motor gets flushed using the flush port only?? Charlie
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    Home breaker Box panel question .see pic

    Take a look at the green breakers.Im not familiar with breakers at all.They look like double breakers and there is a metal piece that works the 2 outside breakers together..?? I am asking because one of the breakers was acting like it was trying to trip and I think the metal clip was stopping...
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    Gonna need to pull my Alpha outdrive, no water flow.Thinking its clogged

    Im transported home for the season.Twin 5.0 mercruisers with alpha one drives 1988. Serviced water pump on stbd drive preseason.Only put a few hours this season with no issues with cooling so I am sure water pump service went well. My slip is muddy at low tide and after idling with drives 3/4...
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    Aftermarket Mercruiser parts, What are you using???

    Trying to avoid cheap China parts.Need 2 Transom kits for Alpha drives.(bellows, intake hose, gimbal bearing etc) China kits average $50 per kit. Sierra average $200 per kit, Quicksilver oem closer to 3-$400 per kit. What are you guys using?? Not a job that I trust to myself since I have never...
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    Older Ryobi 18v drill battery

    anyone have the older style model P270 blue and bulldozer yellow 18v drill with nicad P100 battery?? The ones that Home Depot and Lowes put right out front on display for Christmas presents or black fri sales. I have one that I dont use all that much so the battery is usually dead.Time to...
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    What Brand of Brake pads are best quality? What do you guys use for quality?

    Looking to do front brakes on my 2020 Grand Cherokee Laredo_Only 22k miles but I want to change pads as PM. Want to get Mopar but pricing is $100+ more than other quality brands.They can't be worth the difference in price? I see what I consider top quality brands such as Bosch,Bendix,Wagner,Max...
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    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    Had a bilge pump crap out so I got a Rule 1500 and a 2000 to replace it.Hooked the 1500 up exactly the way old one was (only 2 wires) and the pump was acting like it only had 1/2 power going to it.The battery was nearby so I touched the pump wires to that and big difference ,it was full power.I...
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    How Dumb can a dude be????

    So I am on Craigs list and a guy has some old bags old blacktop for sale cheap.I figured I would buy 4-6 bags from him. So he wants to put the bags in his truck and do a meetup approx 15 -20 mins away from where he is.I asked him what his location was and it turns out that he is less than 10...
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    Mercruiser trim pump sounds higher pitch than usual

    1988 Mercruisers with alpha drives.!st try upon commissioning got a click or 2 then operated normally without anymore clicking and up and down worked ok but maybe a little slower.My concern is a slightly higher pitch upon up trimming.Gonna check trim fluid level.Felt around fittings with brown...
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    Decarb with spring startup Yamaha 200 ox66 2 stroke

    For 1st start of the spring I typically pull the plugs and crank a few times to discharge any overabundance of fogging oil, put plugs back in and start her up.THIS spring I decided to introduce some Seafoam into the cylinders let sit for an hour and then start her up.I figured ,since I usually...
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    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Took me a long time to find this out. Purchased Jeep new .Never had a flat.Checked that there was a steel wheel spare and jack when new.Everything looked good. Fit in the well perfectly with the 2 removable triangular storage wells. Black firm foam jack and handle holder fit perfectly. Picked up...
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    Topped off battery with Distilled water....Why not with battery acid???? Opinions???

    Out of boredom on a lousy lousy weather day yesterday,I climbed inside the shrink-wrap of my Grady white and checked the levels on one of my batteries.The 2 outside fills were lower than the rest.I added a few ounces of distilled water in each. Curious if I could have used battery acid from an...
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    Anodes for Yamaha outboard...Zinc or Aluminum?

    2000 200hp saltwater series outboard. Has the standard zinc bar under the trim setup and skeg/fin also zinc. I have had same ones for 4 years with absolutely so deterioration at all. I clean them up on my grinding wheel upon spring commissioning.I am considering switching to aluminum anodes for...
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    George Foreman gone but will never be forgotten!!

    Sad news when I heard Big George has passed.Boxing fans like myself got to see a lot of of great things for a very long time.God Bless you George!!! You made my day when you hit Michael Moorer right on the chin and he never knew what hit him!! I think there were about 20 years difference in age...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Just replaced the trim switch.There is a retaining plate with a thin rod aft of the switch.What is being retained?? The trim switch is routed under that retainer and rod.I would need to remove the retainer plate to get the old switch out of there and to route the new switch wires.I already...
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    Anyone have experience with exterminating Rats?

    Neighbors all have wood retaining walls in the yards.Saw that my garbage pail had a hole gnawed through it. Saw a big one strolling across the neighbors back yard.Looked at a few Youtube videos combining corn muffin mix and baking soda and making some cookies for them.Baking soda is supposed to...
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    Shift cable resistance, best lube point to possibly help?

    1988 mercruiser 5.0 twin Alpha drives.Was planning a transom service kit to be done on both drives but not until next season as my boat will just be sitting in the slip for 99% of the time this coming season. Stbd shifter has some obvious resistance when engaging in Reverse.Feels the same with...
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