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    Cleaning O2 sensor

    I dont have the proper socket to remove the O2sensor. I serviced the pin within the housing which was easy enough to get to.With the O2 sensor still within the housing ,is it a decent idea to spray clean it with carb cleaner.Any downside to it?? besides being a little messy. Charlie
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke ticking noise

    Wasnt sure i heard anything till i removed the engine cover while idling.Stbd side ticking noise.Everything else seems just fine.Pulled plugs and all looked exactly the same.Not too familiar with Yamaha.Anything to look for before I do a compression test? Had this for 2 years not pushing a heavy...
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    Got my 1st gas Pressure washer,hope I got enough psi

    I have always bought electric pressure washers but they always seemed to lack some power.Not bad but certainly not GREAT. I saw what looked like an excellent buy .Westinghouse 2700 psi with a 212cc motor.I was about to purchase a Westinghouse 3200 but when I compared the 2 i noticed that they...
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    Have fuel /water filters gotten trickier to screw on???

    I have been doing this for a very long time and never an issue screwing on a filter.Today I replace both filters on my twin 5.0 XLs and neither screwed on in a simple manner.Are they making these things in a cheaper way causing them to be more difficult to screw on or am i losing my patience in...
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    Bearing buddies....hard to install???

    Had a new axle and hubs put on my trailer last year by local reputable trailer shop.I didnt realize until recently that there were no bearing buddies on the new axle , only dust caps.Trailer shop handed me new pack of bearing buddies when I went back and mentioned it.Problem is I cant seem to...
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    Can I run 2 motors off 1 fuel tank?? (port tank developed a leak)

    Hope all reading this are staying safe and are well.1988 twin 5.0XL with alpha drives.Bad news as my port fuel tank has developed a leak.Aluminum tank that looks nearly new has developed a leak in an inacessable location.Going to drain ,clean and abandon the use of this tank for this season and...
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    Red/pink grease in wheel bearings???

    I have a very late model dual axle trailer.Nicest trailer I have ever owned by far.I was on grease patrol yesterday with my grease gun in hand and lubing everything with a zerk including my neighbors zerks.I ALWAYS use marine corrosion control green grease.The bearings on my new trailer has pink...
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    Happy (unusual) EASTER

    Wishing all a Happy Easter,God Bless and stay safe!! Sincerely Charlie
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    Lower unit fill/drain plug gaskets

    Changing lower gear lube in my 2000 200hp saltwater series for the 1st time.I have mercruiser gaskets of several composites , evinrude/johnson gaskets in both plastic and rubber , but never got any Yammy gaskets.im ready to use what i have unless someone with factual reasons why i should get...
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    My Cat is trying to help my surgery recovery

    Posted last month that I just had hip replacement surgery.All is going great and waaaay ahead of schedule.My cat was very curious at first sniffing around my hip area when I am laying in bed.She clearly know something was going on there.She began laying on that hip and purring much louder than...
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    Lift cylinder fluid leak....repair or replace??

    My 1st Yamaha ever.Always been a Johnnyrude guy.Center main lift cylinder has a slight leak ,been dealing with it for a year and I want to do something about it this off season.Got a good Yamaha guy right near me.Should I have him repair the cylinder or should I get a 2nd hand lift setup and...
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    Power tool motor lubrication??

    Just picked up an old 2nd hand rotary Polishing/sanding wheel after my 30 year old Wen polisher crapped out. Turned out it needed new brushes which were impossible to find and mount.This older craftsman has been sitting in garage for a number of years .I havnt tried it out yoet but I plugged...
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    Symbols/illustration on rear of Riding mower

    Anyone know what these mean?? Im sure there is a simple explanation ....I just dont know it. I am trying to buy the mount for a pull cart that I just purchased and came across this.
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    Snow blower Chute tip

    I have always lubed the chute and auger chamber with WD40 or similar before operating to keep the snow and ice from building up and thwarting performance.I have found and perfected the lube process by spraying cooking spray like Pam instead of spray lube.Make sure you are spraying it on a cold...
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    Car/suv battery choices

    Gonna replace my Jeep battery which calls for a H7 790 cca $149 ,there is a H8 with 900 cca which is $40 less and fits in the h7 tray.Does not make sense to me but maybe i am missing something.Does anyone know from experience why one WOULDNT get the bigger battery ??
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    Just got home from Hip Surgery

    Just had my 1st surgery,as a matter of fact it was my 1st time in a hospital.Pretty much wore out my hip from a very athletic life.Wife and I have been running 3-4 days a week for past 30 years.All went well now i have to sit around for a few days doing next to nothing and being bored.I was...
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    Looking for Alternative to expensive Shrink-wrap torch/gun

    Anyone ever used anything other than a $500-1000 shrink-wrap gun to shrink ?? Bought some shrink-wrap on clearance but Im not looking to spend big bucks on a gun.Was told the cheapie torch sold at Harbor freight worked well but it was from an unreliable source.Anyone??
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    Investing $$$ Opinions

    Looking for an opinion or two.Sold some property and have a check for 200k in hand.Wife and I are very conservative investors and were thinking of a simple 3-5yr cd whichever has a higher rate which prob wouldnt top 3%.Anyone do anything safe and interesting with $$$$?? Charlie
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    Any water system pros on this forum????

    I have owned my Regal commodore for over 10 years.My water system can work off my manually filled water holding tank or Hose inlet shore feed from the dock.When plugged into shore inlet for an extended period while on vacation I noticed that my water holding tank is filling up which it has never...
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    Leaking tilt/trim ....stumbled upon a fix (probably temporary)

    New to me 2000 Yamaha 200hp saltwater series .I checked out the Grady white Adventure that it is hanging on from stem to stern and bought it.What I missed is a very slight trim fluid leak.Veeeeery slight or possibly intermittent but slight. Thought I had some trim fluid to top it off but I...
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