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    need homemade brew for applying decals

    Im replacing the decals on my o/b engine cover.anyone have a home brew to aid in the application of decals before I go and buy the spray??? Thanks Charlie
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    Got the scare of my life yesterday

    REGAL COMMODORE TWIN 230 MERCRUISER ALPHAS. Pulling out of a marina slip Sunday,I usually have to pull straight out in fwd and to avoid the pier across the small canal,I put the port engine in reverse to pivot left while leaving the stbd. in fwd. Well when I put the port in reverse...THE BOAT...
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    Portable windowless a/c unit recos

    Anyone have a free standing portable a/c unit that blows cold and works great??? I have a 9000 btu with a single exhaust hose that does not cool as well as a 5000 btu window unit.Mine is A Haier.I know these types of units are not as good for cooling but I would like to try a better brand before...
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    link or instructions to check for spark

    Looking for proper instructions.Havent checked for spark on anything in years. 95 150 ocean pro .Charlie
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    If a power pack is bad???

    Does a bad power pack cause a motor to run crappy or does it not run at all?? Trying to troubleshoot my 95 150hp Ocean pro that has good compression in all 6 but is running rough and sounding like it is at 1/2 power.Charlie
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    Compression test all plugs out??

    Gonna run a compression test on my 150 ocean pro.I have always done 1 plug out at a time .I remember reading here of removing ALL plugs and then testing??? Which is correct?? Charlie
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    95 150 hp rough idle with carbon discharge

    Hi guys,my 95 150 Ocean Pro was running fine when I idled her on muffs in the driveway this spring.The 2nd time I ran her on muffs she was struggling to keep running,stalled a few times and idle was low.Put fresh fuel,changed h20 seperator and still runs at low idle.Plugs looked normal.There is...
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    Reuse shrinkwrap cover???

    Just read instructions on how to reuse your shrinkwrap cover in Boat US from someone who has done it .Anyone ever do this.Im sure its tougher to do that what I read.Charlie
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    Stator function

    What exactly does a stator do??? How would a bad stator affect a motor.Approx what would it cost to replace??? asking for a friend looking at a late 80s 6cyl Evinrude.Thanks Charlie
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    Coincidence or mechanic error??

    Just had my waterpump serviced on my 95 150 hp Ocean Pro.After starting the motor on muffs,there is now fresh gear oil dripping out weep hole in the lower unit.I have owned this motor for years and it has never leaked a drop.Is it possible the mechanic did something that contributed to this...
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    Gear oil coming from weep hole

    Hi guys.I just had my water pump serviced on my 95 150 Ocean Pro 2 weeks ago.I started the motor for the first time since.There is now gear oil coming from the weep hole .Not a drop came out before I started the motor.Did my mechanic do something wrong????
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    95 150 ocean pro dont crank

    I went to turn over my 1995 150 hp ocean pro for the first time this year and I got a few cranks but the battery was low so I charged the battery and turned the key and nothing.Not a sound.I checked the shifter and battery wiring .removed the motor cover and checked the fuse along side the...
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    Zipper Opening In The Middle

    anyone have exoerience with zippers??? Canvas has plastic zipper that is opening in the middle after it is zipped.The zipper is not an old one so I know for sure that it is not worn .It is hardly used.Should I try to change the pull??
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    Oil Home Boiler ,can Veggie Oil Run It?

    I have a friend with a VW that runs on used veggie oil.I have another friend that has a waste oil fired boiler.When I run out of home heating oil I put kero or deisel to get it going until I can a get a delivery of HHO.anyone see where I am going with this??According to the people that run these...
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    Cost Of Tilt Motor Replacement

    Hi guys,I need to have my tilt motor replaced.I have a well maintained and well lubed 1995 150hp Ocean Pro.How much should I expect to pay for the repair?? barring any seized parts that is.I am hoping to get an "off season" deal.Charlie
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    Happy Thanksgiving To All On Iboats

    WARM tHANKSGIVING WISHES TO ALL HERE ON IBOATS.WE ALL HAVE THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR.CHARLIE
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    Happy Thanksgiving To All On Iboats

    Warm wishes to all here on iboats.We all have things to be thankful for.Charlie
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    Sunbrella Care

    Anyone ever use fabric softener on their Sunbrella fabric.I am very familiar with the cleaning care of this fantastic fabric.It does seem to be a little stiff by nature.Wondering if someone has tried softener .Works great on stiff ropes.Charlie
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    Yankee Fans Ready To Celebrate

    Yankees in 6 .Get a good seat at the local sports bar. Wednesday is going to be a great day for us Yankee fans.Go New York !!!!!
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    How To Tilt Motor Manually

    Tilt motor stopped working recently.I loosened the screw on the port side of the motor mount near the water line to lower the motor manually.I tried to do the same to lift the motor while standing in the water and pulling up on the lower unit.I could not get it to move at all.Is there another...
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