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    Whats the deal with "High Milage" conventional and synthetic motor oils???/

    Seems like every type and every weight motor oil now come in "High milage" option. Just an advertising gimmick??? Can it be different?? I dont really think so..Charlie
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I'm not accustomed to making tools or gages.Saw a YouTube video that made it look pretty simple using a brake bleeder..Im thinking I can use this compresser hose with gage that came with a high end model vehicle from approx 40 years ago.The vehicle had a built in compresser.Never used it ,been...
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Picked up this outdrive with ss prop very cheap. It was left on the rack in marine shop .I assume the markings mean gear ratio.Dont know about the AK . Its crusty but I couldn't pass it up.Locks into gear and turns by hand properly so cleaned up should be a good spare drive for my 5.0...
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    Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch

    I have a Bauer electric chainsaw.For an electric it cuts really awesome.Needed to do some cutting and had no chain lube of any kind what so ever.Concerned about dulling my very sharp chain, was going to opt for a really desperate source of lube.Was about to fill the bar chain reservoir with...
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    Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?

    Cleared my pool cover of rain water after a week of rain.Took a quart of the apron 50 gallons and filtered it thru a towel and put it on my garage shelf to use as distilled water to top off my batteries.Anyone know if this wouldn't qualify as distilled water?? There was so much of this crystal...
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    Will This motor cover fit my 2000 200HP Saltwater series???

    there is a 2003 150 hp cover for sale in very nice shape.Wondering if it will be same fit for my 2000 200HP Saltwater series??? Decals are different but looks very similar.I grew up with Evinrude/johnsons and many covers were interchangeable regardless of exact year and hp.Charlie
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    Anyone know What these are????

    Got these from a marine store that closed and was selling boxes full of items.They are very hard/rigid but with some flex, made of fiberglass I think ...Strips are all the same width and lengths vary from 3-5' long.The longer ones have rubber caps on the ends. sorry for the lousy pics.Got...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke SX200 spark plug

    I have had this motor for 3 years.Came with brand new Champion QL78C. Runs fine but I assume time to change them. Didn't realize it came with brand new plugs so I bought NGK plugs to replace at that time.BR7HS-10 .I am assuming I purchased the correct NGK plugs at that time. Anyone know if they...
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    Anyone fly Frontier Airlines? Nickel and Dime ya Airlines?

    Considering flying Frontier from Fla to Ny in Feb because Southwest does not have any direct flights and no flights are under $200 pp one way. Frontier airlines had direct flights at too low to believe prices of $39 pp one way. After that you literally pay for every step you take.Pay for...
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    Fuel water separator 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke

    What filter and model # are you all using?? I have been using same filter that I use for my mercruiser motors.Usually a Atwood or Quicksilver but wanting to use a larger filter if available.Never had an issue by changing every season but bigger should be better right?? Charlie
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    Fuel water Separators ,Why not universal fit?????

    I have always had the oil filter style of fuel/water separator on each and every one of my boats. Quite a few are interchangeable however WHY make them different .They are all about the same size and they all do the same thing.So why did I just buy "fits Mercruiser and Mercury" Quicksilver...
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    2004 Jeep GC tire size question

    Bought new, has factory Good year P225 75r 16s on it. Came across same factory tire except it is a P225 70R 16. anything wrong with putting the 70 series into the mix? I have select trac 4x4 so 99.9% of the time it is in 2 wheel drive . Charlie
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    Decarbing Yamaha 2 stroke with Seafoam

    year 2000 200HP Saltwater series.No issues at all.Looking to decarb as routine yearly maintenance through spark plug hole.Anyone know if the procedure is better on a warm motor or cold? I decarbed my riding mower with the engine all warmed up and I got a nervous feeling introducing room temp...
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    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    Looking to remove this light without breaking it.( I have a habit of breaking things). I am wanting to access the wires to tap in and install a tiny fan .There is no access behind it without cutting holes.Anyone ever remove one like this?? Charlie
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    Telltale stream and exhaust water flow amounts on Yamaha 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke

    This is my 1st Yamaha motor.I have had Evinrudes my entire life.Grady White didn't find it necessary to have a temp gage or water pressure gage and I dont really like not having a visual warning gage.When I got the new to me boat with Yamaha ,the telltale was a medium flow of cool water and...
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    Lower unit impeller, metal sleeve or no sleeve??

    I see more and more impellers over the years eliminating the metal sleeve and going with completely rubber one piece design.Mercruiser,Yamaha etc.The logical reason I can see is cost.No metal has to cost less to produce.I have avoided the non metal sleeve impellers but recently have heard a very...
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    Getting a Generator,which brand??

    Getting a preowned generator.I have 2 for sale near me.A Mitsubishi 6700 which has an electric (jump pack) start and pull start ,The other is Generic 6500 with Co2 sensor.Same price.Anyone know these ?? Anyone have one?? Charlie
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    Alpha drive for a V8 whats the ratio?

    Have twin 5.0 1988 Alpha drives.Have an opportunity to buy a spare drive and it claims to be a 1.47 ratio.I always thought the V8 was to be a 1.50 ratio?? Charlie
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    You will never guess what product removed creosote,Im stunned!!

    I bumped a creosote cover piling with my swim platform.Got a half dollar sized tar spot on the corner of my platform.I tried wax, compound,mineral spirits, magic eraser and carb cleaner.Took a little off but not much. Had a can of OFF bug repellant in garage so what the heck gave it a try.CAME...
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    Repairing a crack in aTaylormade Fender Cushion

    Anyone ever repair one of these.The Taylormade fender cushion is the double or triple fender .Pretty big and pretty expensive.There is a nickel size crack in mine so it does not hold air.Its still plenty rigid so not completely necessary to repair but gonna give it a try.I think they are made...
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