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    Just curious ???

    I work in the insurance industry, tied to a desk all day, ocasionally stealing glimpses of the internet and my favorite web site. Out of curiousity, what do the rest of you do ?? Just wondering, not trying to get too personal.
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    Is Schematic in the House ?

    Sorry for the new thread, but I'm desparate.I have a 70hp Nissan 2 cylinder, 1988 model. Motor was tilting up ok, but intermittenly would trim down, getting stuck about as often as it worked. The motor was running though. I took motor apart, base was still on boat, the middle part that had the...
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    tilt trim will be the death of me !!!

    Ok, I took my motor apart to check connections, and it comes in 3 pieces; bottom is still attached to the boat with the cone on it; the center piece has the brushes and the wire hook up, and the top is just a cap; while it is apart, should I spray it, grease it, lube it, something ? /anything ...
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    Aaaaaaarrrrrrrghhh !

    I hate my boat ! Why did I ever buy it ?!?!?!?!?<br /><br />Now I feel much better !
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    Dohhhhhhh!

    I was trying to remove the soelenoid on the t/t motor, one screw came out easy, the other screw was stripped; how do I get this screw out ??? It's hard to get a good grip on with vice grips... Any suggestions ???????????
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    Boat Weight Help !

    I need to know the weight of boat, and cannot find it anywhere. It is a 1988 Nissan Marine 17' center console, fiberglass hull. Any recommendations ??
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    T-Tops

    I'd like to make my own t-tops as I can't afford to buy them; any ideas where I can get a set of plans ? I could eyeball it, but would prefer some plans if possible !
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    HELP !! Took it apart, wont go back together !

    I was messing with the tilt/trim motor, changing the fluid, took plug out and three little pieces came out, not quite sure how they go back in ??<br />It is a 1988 Nissan 70HP, not sure who makes the t/t unit; it is a long, cylindrical motor, bolted on to a square silve piece at the bottom; the...
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    WATER PUMP IMPELLER HELP !

    How hard is it to change the impeller on a 55 Suzuki ? The local shop is looking to charge about 2hrs labor, at $60/hr; is this money well worth it ? Or is it something that can be attempted by someone with some, but not a lot, of know how ????????
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    INSTANT GASKET ? ? ? ?

    I'm having a hard time finding gaskets for my lower unit plugs, it is a 70 hp Nissan 70A2; has any one used the instant gasket stuff for these gaskets ? Any pro's or con's in doing this ???
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    TRIM TAB

    What is it for, how often does it need to be changed ???
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    SUnglasses help !!!!!!!!!!!

    Just out shopping, looked at some Costa Del MAr's, nice glasses, but very pricey. Any comments on these glasses, good or bad for the money ?? Any suggestions for a cheaper alternative for a decent pair of polarized fishin' glasses ????? Thanks for any help or guidance
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    LOWER UNIT OIL CHANGE

    I need to change the oil in the lower unit as it has been a little more than a year since it was last done; back then, I could afford to pay someone to do it, now I can't, so I will attempt it myself; here are the directions from Nissan Marine, and it sounds easy enough; how do I know how much...
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    VHF Radio Help

    I know, I know, i'm long overdue for this baby. What do I look for ? I've heard most units, except for the expensive ones, put out about 25 watts, and the difference is in the antennae ? Any recommendations ? I saw a pretty good deal on a Shakespeare on this site, has anyone ordered anything...
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    HAILING SCHEMATIC !!

    You posted a reply on tilt/trim on 1/10/02; ycould you post the image you were referring to ?? I have had problems with the t/t and it squeals like a pig; I assume I may have the vent closed ?? not sure where to lookk for the vent<br />Thanks
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    ARRRGGHH! Trailer help please

    My boat has appx 800 lb tongue weight. I have gone through 2 Fulton 800 lb jacks in the past year. Can anyone recommend a better jack ? or am I doing something wrong. I am keeping it greased ?
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    TERRIBLE NOISE ????????

    still having problems with tilt/trim motor; goes up fine, sounds normal, when going down, it hesitates and makes a terrible screeching noise. Engine is a 70hp Nissan, unk manufacture of thetilt motor. Any ideas what this could be ?? How much do new motors cost ? Are the universal/interchangeable?
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    Help Me !!!!!! Weekend Disaster

    Thought i'd take the rig out for a nice trip this weekend, only to meet with near disaster, engine tilted up stuck, strong current, waves, rocks, near death experience! My problem is this, the tilt/trim will go up, but gets stuck there, and wont go down; when I hit the down switch, you can hear...
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    tilt lock on 70hp

    I have a 70 hp Nissan, that was kept in the water before I got her. Problem is that the metal locking piece that when you trim the motor down it rests on (excuse me here for not knowing the proper term)has rusted off; can this be replaced ? are these universal ? all that is there now is a...
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    I NEED HELP Hummingbird 3d Paramount

    help, I'm looking at purchasing this item at a great clearance price ($100 new in box). Before I do, however, I want to know if anyone out there has any stories, good or bad, about this item ? ? ? <br />Thanks
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