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    flushing out 95 150hp ocean pro

    Got zero replies in the JonnieRude section.I flush my 1995 150hp Ocean Pro after each use through the pisser adapter with the motor off.Do the thermostats close the flow of fresh water to the power head after they cool from the flushing????Is there any advantage to running the motor while...
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    flushing out 95 150hp ocean pro

    I flush my 150hp ocean pro after each use using the adapter on the pisser.I am wondering if the entire powerhead gets flushed.Wouldnt the thermostats close when the fresh water is flushing and cooling the motor?????I flush it with the motor off,does anyone recommend running it instead???The...
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    Just my luck !!!!!

    Thought I would do some PM this year before I launch my Boat.Port side trim cylinder on the port engine had some corrosion by the seal and looked to be forcing the seal out of its place a little.Operation and function were fine and it was not leaking at all.Figured I would replace it before it...
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    great waterproofing and cheap!!!!

    Thought I would share this product with my iboat pals.I bought el cheapo waterproofing spray at Walmart.Not expecting very much quality from it.Turns out that it repels water as well as anything I have ever used.I cant say how long it will last but as far as water repellancy it has worked as...
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    black sludge from exhaust

    Running my 1995 150 evinrude for the first time this year had some black sludge coming from the exhaust.I actually just idled up the canal to my slip and then let it idle for a while..I winterized my fuel with sea foam so I am assuming that I am getting the residual of a decarb by letting it run...
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    epoxy for plastic lawnmower gas tank

    I have an old craftsman lawnmower with a plastic fuel tank.I fired it up this spring and there is fuel dripping from the bottom of the tank.I want to epoxy it up to get a few more mows out of it before I either replace the mower or the tank.Anyone ever seal this type of plastic with an epoxy...
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    Alpha unit losing lube - no lube in water or bilge

    When did you have the drive off laST??You may have a bellows full of lube from a bad ujoint seal.Charlie
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    NGK sparkplug for 5.0xl mrecruiser i/o

    Just got some new plugs for my 5.0 xl merc i/os.I like ngks and I checked and double checked and the plug designation is YR5.The ngk is a more shallow plug than I am currently using a/c.Called ngk and they had a term for it but they say that the shorter head(threads and gapping electrode) is...
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    stiff steering on outboard

    just picked up my 17ft Mako cc from having a new steering cable and helm put in.Old steering was very smooth but st. wheel would spin when turned too far either way so I was limited in tight spots.New set up is called a Rotec I believe.Smoothe but it takes effort to turn the wheel.It is not the...
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    ujoint position on o/d installation

    I usually dont think of this until I am sliding the drive on and watching the shift lever placement.How should the ujoint be positioned to slide w/o getting caught on the large rubber gasket ring on an alpha?I dont recall which way is best.Charlie
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    frozen alpha anchoring pin removal

    I needed to replace the ss anchoring pin that holds the base of my lift cylinders to the bellhousing on my alpha last year.I cut it flush with a dremmel and drilled it out.It was very time consuming.I need to do the other bellhousing now and was looking for a faster way of doing it.Considering...
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    orbital buffer power

    I have plenty of experience with a circular polishing wheel and have never had any use for an orbital one because of their lack of aggressivness on oxidized finishes.Well, I no longer need to use my circular polisher since I had my hull painted with Imron.I am in the market for an orbital.I have...
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    solar battery maintainer

    Just bought a Solar battery "maintainer". 1.8 watts is the output.I wanted the 5 watt but the solar panel was too large and heavy for where I need to place it.The 5 watt is a charger.I only want to keep the battery on my Mako topped off.I usually have no problem with discharge.Anyone have any...
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    source for cockpit carpet

    Hi guys,I am looking to replace my cockpit carpeting and cant seem to be able to find a good source.Most seem to have carpet that they recommend to be glued down or they have a backing that is too stiff.What I have is snapped down and has a flexible soft black rubber backing.Anyone know where I...
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    prep for armstrong floor tiles

    Hi guys,I have Armstrong stick floor tiles in my foyer which for some reason discolored terribly.I want to cover them with different self stick tiles and was wondering what kind of prep I should do to make a good install.I know that stick tiles on top of stick tiles tend to slide apart.Charlie
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    correct temp for boiler??

    Hi guys,I have a Weil McLane boiler in my home.The base board felt warm but not warm enough to get the house toasty warm.I looked at the high setting on the boiler and it was on 145 and the low was also on 145.The boiler temp was 180 at this time so I moved it up to 180 which is where I thought...
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    update (air bubbles for ice prevention)

    Just wanted to let you guys know how my fishtank airpump bubbles around the piling in my dock space to prevent ice worked out.IT IS A SUCCESS!!I needed an inexpensive way to prevent ice formation around the base of the dock pole that almost got pulled up last winter.I thought of using a fishtank...
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    fuel water sep which is best

    I have had an oil filter type fuel water seperator forever and only need to change it once a season.I have acess to a raycor with a plastic bowl at the bottom and a drain.I was considering switching to the raycor.My current replacement cost is $6.99 per season.The elements that go in the racor...
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    cost to repair seal at ujoint

    Since I have not had any time to do a single thing lately,I have decided to let my mechanic replace the seal in my alpha one drive.I had some gear lube in the shaft bellows when I removed the drive.I really wanted to try it myself but I just dont have the time and I want to be sure to get it to...
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    Wishing my iboats friends a Merry Christmas

    I may be too busy with the holidays to turn the computer on so I wanted to make sure I got a chance to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!! And all the best to you and yours!! Sincerely Charlie
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