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  1. Volphin

    No oil at 4.3L pushrods!

    5 hrs on this build, pulled VC on starboard side for a ticking roller rocker arm. Readjusted it, but then something told me something wasn't right. Yep, only the first pushrod is pumping oil! WTH? It hasn't even had it's first oil change yet! Pressure shows good at the gauge. These are the...
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    New Deck?

    So the wife wants a new deck to add onto what we have already. The current one is in two parts. Half is under a roof with a screened in porch, the other half is open deck. It has 2 wooden stairs that come up from the sidewalk, so It's like waist high. The idea is to add another deck along...
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    Generators

    My wife's dad is quite frail and lives in rural MI. Due to health issues the man is always cold, and last winter they lost power for an entire week. We are afraid that in his weakened state, if it happens again, he will need to be transported back to the hospital. How do I pick a generator...
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    Ellipses disappear?

    I sometimes use ellipses as I write, but the disappear upon submitting the post. Any ideas why? Is there a setting I've missed? Thanks!
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    Suggestions

    Mod EDIT Lets just say, too close to rule 8. Thanks iboats mod squad
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    Inverter size?

    I'm setting up a mobile power box for my wife's marching band. My plan was to use an inverter to run a sound system for solos and such in the pit. The amp we have is a Peavey Model XR600F which is rated at 360w using 120v @ 60 Hz. I would like to run a pure sine wave inverter off of a deep cycle...
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    Best Laptop under $400 for my son?

    So my son has saved up some $$ and wants a laptop for school, web surfing and some minor online games (Minecraft). Any opinions on what would be best?
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    I'm in love!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVuKp5M3de8
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    Happy Holidays and New Year to all my iBoats friends!

    I wish everyone a happy, safe new year on the water and off. Here's a little holiday video of one of my other passions: model railroading. Hope you guys like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhgrHEGU-Bc&list=UUZzy9iiQpG6hjJxvsISm8Uw
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    Gas Grill Question

    Ok, so I've had the same gas grill since 1994. :laugh: When items wear out like the burner or the gates, I just order new ones. This will be my 3rd. refurb on this unit, at a cost of $50 in parts. Am I just being cheap? A new grill comparable to the unit I have is $500-$700. Why would I...
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    Take any great Fall cruises yet?

    I'm pulling out the boat in a couple of weeks for the great Fall cruise. Probably a full day, if I can adjust a ticking rocker arm this weekend. LOL Anyone take any pics of your Fall cruises?
  12. Volphin

    86 Merc 115 runs poorly then clears up

    I ran into a nasty problem with my dads 86 Merc 115 today. Took out the boat for a fishing trip and she started hard. Then she quit. Got her restarted and headed for the channel. (I have a trolling motor so if it failed to start... no biggie if I'm close to the dock.) Opened her up a bit...
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    Awesome rescue on lake

    Ok, so technically they are not boaters... but they still adhere to the law of the sea. :) See three deer rescued from frozen lake with hovercrafts - CNN.com Video
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    All I can say about this is FLY NAVY!

    Enjoy. Please take special note of the 2-wire recovery. :) https://www.youtube.com/embed/WC8U5_4lo2c?feature=player_embedded
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    Ever had "One of Those Days?

    Had some samples come in for a job I just completed for a client. They were, to say the least, wrong and I had to stop the shipment to the customer. The supplier did their job. It was ME and my employees that messed it up. Needless to say I have to eat this one and redo the job the right...
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    Lake Mead

    Well, I'll be heading to Vegas again for SEMA the first week in Nov. This will make my 23rd year attending the show. But by this time I've seen it all and done it all in Vegas. What I haven't seen is Lake Mead from the water. I'll kick in $ for fuel if any iBoat member wants to take a...
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    Fundraiser Ribs!

    OK guys, the wifey is trying to raise some $$ for her high school band uniforms (she's the director). They don't take any money from the school system and survive on their concession stand during the football games. The kids uniforms are 15 years old. :( Soooo, I had this idea that we would...
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    Boomsday

    Well, I'm getting the boat cleaned up for Boomsday! It's the largest fireworks display in the South, and best viewed from the TN river that flows right through downtown. I'll try to get some video for my friends at iBoats this year! :)
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    Steering cable

    My dad is complaining about stiff steering on his '86 Winner with 115 Merc OB. I'm thinking I'll have to replace the steering cable. Could it be the actual helm?
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    Anyone here into Model Railroading?

    I'm working on an outdoor G scale layout and a multi-room O-scale layout addition. Need a little switching advice...
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