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  1. pduquette

    Fun day on the water!

    :)Got on the water arround 10 am and stayed out till 1pm , mostly adjusting the trim angle setting then doing speed runs to find the best setup. REALY hated packing it in to go to work . (WORK is a four letter word you know). I was able to get 30 (by speedo) at 5100 rpm using a 12.5x 19 alum...
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    Happy Independence Day!

    Hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend ; Fly those flags high!!!
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    Happy Independence Day!

    Hope everyone enjoys the weekend with family and friends! Keep safe , have fun , and fly those flags high!
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    sanity check

    I'd Pull out the hair on my head if I still had any.... I just replaced the thermo + bypass after a mild overheat . I've got a J50ELCSR (1980) and now the pee hole stopped working :confused:. From checking the search I'd guess it might be blocked . w.p. is new , but double checked to be it 's...
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    I.M.O Walter Duquette

    I was awakened this aftenoon by a friend , to let me know Walter had passed at home in his sleep . My friend Walter is the guy who burned himself badly a couple months ago . I'd like to thank everyone who showed compassion and sent prayers . Walter was a good hearted soul who would help anyone ...
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    SDTV Set Top Box

    Been Trying to get the set top unit working at my moms , but DTV signal strength registers between 10% -19% . She is about 1/2 way between Providence and Boston and gets very good analog signal . Are the broadcasters /FCC going to boost DTV signal strength after Feb ?.....Added the best powered...
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    Update on friend

    My friend Walter was released from the hospital and is hobbeling arround pretty well. Lots of nasty scars and hasn't a lot of hair but glad to be home + near his boat. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes I know they helped . Now to keep him focused on his boat.......
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    Thanks To all the Veterans

    I'd like to thank all the veterans who served for us . I hope that as you pay tribute to all the fallen friends and family this Memorial day , that you know that we share your sorrow , admire your strength , and feel proud of you! Peter
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    *NEW*comming soon!!!

    Well guys, I'm in the middle of my re-power and I just noticed sumtin...DOH! my motor is a LONG shaft!!!:eek: So now my project d'jour is - Make a jack plate for my wee lil 15 " transom . So far going good , I'm sending it out for welding on thurs. Since this has been high on the project request...
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    rump,rump,rump,WOO-HOO!!

    Just got my 28 year old running- now if I can only catch her -Seriously, I'd like to thank everyone who offered the advise and encouragement needed to get my bargain j50 running. I still need to adjust the timing / or link'n sink -but with all the great stuff here that should be small beans...
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    crossed up - now messed up?

    I've been rewiring my 1980 J-50 elcsr following my seloc manual . tried starting it a couple of times, but nuthing would spin, click ,etc . Broke each section down by component then realised while testing the starter solinoid that the wireing diagram has the wires flipped . Can anyone tell me...
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    Back from ICU

    Hi Guys. I had a tough , long day tues. My friend Walter had a worse one. He cought the bed he was on , on fire (yup too much to drink) now has 30% of body burned to third degree. Lots of soot in his lungs. I'D like to ask everyone to add to my prayers to speed his recovery. He is in ICU in a...
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    Road Trip!!!!

    I gotta go to work today ; then I'm running south to Georgia to check out a boat. At the very least 4 days away from cold wet weather up here! :) If all goes well I'll be towing project boat #2 home!:D I'll try to keep you posted , and/or plastered w/picts by friday.
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    CONGRADULATIONS Exon-Mobil

    On posting your US Record-holding $48.6 BILLION dollar Profits for the year! Whadda ya say you rip $50+Billion outta the Lil' P ons Next year!!!! (Anyone got one of those finger flippin' smilies???)
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    Thanks for input

    Thanks Bassboy1 + Tashasdaddy . That's the feel I get so far - Now off to Fallriver to talk titleing requirements.
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    stirrcrraazzzyyyy

    Hi everyone! Been spending too much time thinking ...now I got my eyes on another project! Can anyone give me an idea how well a 900# 16' bass boat would go with a 2stroke 50hp? I think its rated for 115 but no confirmation yet. I'm wondering if I'd get on plane....
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    Happy New Year !!!

    Everyone stay safe tonight, and I hope your New Year is lucky, healthy, and full of good fortune!! Peter
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    Holiday Greetings

    Merry Christmass to all my christian friends ; and many blessings to my friensf of other faiths ! And Thankyou all for the help given to me this year. that's been the best gift I've got this year.
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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Hi everyone ! Enjoy your turkey day . When you break the wish bone hope for another great year with your MFG's and everyone who loves to share them with you ! Peter
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    quick fuel pump Q

    When I bought my 1980 j 50 , it was missing the f.p. -Just got a new sierra unit ,but was expecting that the pressure/pulse port to have a threaded tube or grommet of sorts. Only because the port is threaded on my motor. Is this just the way the motor is made? Am I missing a part ? Did the P.O...
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