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    Transom shift cable question

    O.K. got 86 4.3 cobra setup changed all cables 2yr.s ago. Now I am pretty sure transom cable is bad. It would shift like butter and all of a sudden the last trip out shifted rough and cable broke at the casing. How long do the transom cables last for you guys and gals, yes I do run in salt a...
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    Not getting e-mail notification

    I checked my settings all looks good but not getting e-mails when someone post where I have posted. Just wondering if anybody else as the same problem been dueing this for about a week now....
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    Adding center bow cleat.

    I need to add a bow cleat for anchoring in the wind to keep boat from swinging so bad while fishing. I can move the bow light back and mount the cleat it is a pop up type cleat but my problem is with the angle of the bow the anchor line will hit and rub on the bow not good. Do you think I can...
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    Pro troller smart tabs

    OK with the sale going on I am ready to order if I get the pro trollers is that the same setup I can mount to troll with or reverse and lock them up when beaching the boat? I know I can't have it both ways but just want to know if it is the same mount or do you have to order different mounts to...
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    Add a cleat for anchor

    OK I am tierd of trying to anchor off a side cleat so I need to get a spot off the bow if I add a backing plate here do you think it would be fine? Seems to be thick here,we do fish the river alot and when not in the river wind is blowing real good most times. Plus boat is 19' and built like a...
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    Trim fluid OMC.

    I cannot find the OMC trim fluid locally so can I use Merc trim. or what will work just need to top off alittle Thanks for any replys. 1986 Cobra OMC 4.3.....
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    Mooch Rig for Stripers?

    Does any body use this type of setup with a cut plug anchovy? I am going to try this setup on a slow troll not sure how to make the correct cut on the anchovy yet but searching the web for it. Will buy some pre made mooching rigs probably also try with whole anchovy also. Thanks for any replys....
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    Havasu Striper Derby?

    Does any body here ever fish the striper derby at Havasu? If you do not it is a blast I have fished it for 7 years now and have my first mate as a partner. Just wondering if any other iboats people are out there it is a family type of tournament and fun plus one of my oldest friend and all his...
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    Leafspring bolts

    Are the nuts that hold the springs on supose to stay tight my seem to back off just a little. Is that because of the movement of the springs or should they stay tight I did change the axel this summer and they were loose then also. Thanks for any replys....
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    Tabs or Prop First?

    OK Boat runs wot 3600rpm's I know this is low (86 4.3 omc 19' Candia) motor and outdrive in great shape. Will the smart tabs make a difference in the rpm's or should I change prop first to get the rpm's up first, prop now is 14 1/2 X 21 mph 44 was thinking of going to 14 1/2 X 19 on the prop...
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    Prop# Question

    I have had this prop on boat for 12 or 13 years it came with boat but it does not fit boat. The boat is a 69 120 merc. stearndrive do not have boat any more but still have prop the prop # is 48-78120-19 does anyone know what it fits? Thanks for any replys......
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    Can I change oil filter w/o draining oil?

    I want to change oil filter on motorhome the oil only has a couple hundred miles on it. Can I pull filter with out draining oil or will it it keep draining out the rest of the oil Thanks for replys.....
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    Trailer rollers

    OK I got my boat off the trailer to fix bunk boards now I am thinking I should rattle can the trailer also. Taking all the stuff off I do not want paint on but how do you get the end caps off the rollers I have one to go the first one I had to cut off with the die grinder is that the way to get...
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    Cribbing question

    I am going to pull boat off trailer today I need to build the cribbing for the bow. Do you just set the boards on top of each other or do you have to screw or nail them together or will the weight of the hull be good enough? It is a 190 candia 4.3 omc cobra dry weight is around 2,225lb.s Thanks...
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    Oil pan question 4.3

    I have a omc 4.3 cobra 1986. The elbow that go's into the oil pan and also holds the dip stick has a plug on the bottom but is rusted in. I did remove the dip stick to drain the oil ,should the elbow now just screw out like a regular drain plug would? I would like to change plug so I can use to...
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    Stand position for removal

    I know this has been asked a Bazillon times but it is the first time for me. I have had boats hung off the trailer 2ft. or so to work on the bottom but this time I need to work on the trailer so I need to remove the boat. Will this setup work I will trim boards to fit better and add a jack stand...
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    Motor home Fuel tank gallons

    I can only get 25 gal.s in the tank the tank measures 32Lx 26wx12H. Does that sound about right?
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    Axle mount

    I have to replace and axle (bent) it is mounted on top of the leaf springs now. Is it better to mount under the leafs or does it really matter? Just asking since I am going to replace this weekend Thanks.
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    Tire wear

    I was out this morning cleaning up the boat and doing some ajustments. I noticed the trailer tires are both worn on the inside tread only the rest of the tire looks great. What would cause the inside only to wear it is only the one tread on the inside both tires. I am going to check the wheel...
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    Changing Spark Plugs

    When you replace plugs do you coat them with anti-seize or die-electric grease or nothing at all?
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