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    Alpha drive for a V8 whats the ratio?

    thanks Bondo ,thats essentially what the seller told me and I just needed to confirm as I did not know that..Charlie
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    Alpha drive for a V8 whats the ratio?

    Have twin 5.0 1988 Alpha drives.Have an opportunity to buy a spare drive and it claims to be a 1.47 ratio.I always thought the V8 was to be a 1.50 ratio?? Charlie
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    You will never guess what product removed creosote,Im stunned!!

    And it certainly was magic.Creosote Came off instantly.Charlie
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    You will never guess what product removed creosote,Im stunned!!

    I bumped a creosote cover piling with my swim platform.Got a half dollar sized tar spot on the corner of my platform.I tried wax, compound,mineral spirits, magic eraser and carb cleaner.Took a little off but not much. Had a can of OFF bug repellant in garage so what the heck gave it a try.CAME...
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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    You must have got 2 gal size.I just ordered a gal of Delvac for $14.50
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    Repairing a crack in aTaylormade Fender Cushion

    Lol , me too!!! I put a tire patch over the goop.
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    Repairing a crack in aTaylormade Fender Cushion

    the goop is worth a try.The issue I see if finding something that will stick to the fender which I believe is a pcv plastic like some zodiac style boats.Stitching will require drilling of holes since the plastic is so thick.Taylor made makes some heavy duty fenders especially this "fender...
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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    Thanks guys for the assurance that it will be fine for a non-diesel motor.I usually use sae 30 heavy duty straight weight oil but it is getting harder and harder to find and this 15w40 is available in abundance and brand variety.I will get on Wallyworld.com and have them deliver to my door in a...
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    Repairing a crack in aTaylormade Fender Cushion

    Anyone ever repair one of these.The Taylormade fender cushion is the double or triple fender .Pretty big and pretty expensive.There is a nickel size crack in mine so it does not hold air.Its still plenty rigid so not completely necessary to repair but gonna give it a try.I think they are made...
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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    Also Im not lookin to start ANOTHER oil thread. My bad ,I didn't realize..lol
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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    Yes I appreciate your input however I am looking for an answer to using this oil (which states diesel) in place of something that does not state that ,
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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    I see a lot of 15w40 oil brands.rotella,delvac etc. .Plan on an oil change in my Mercruisers.All the 15w40 I have seen have "Diesel" on the label. Doesn't matter?? Charlie
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    Repairing the gel oat on my Wellcraft 16.5 airslot

    Post a pic or 2 of the "cracks"and post, Everyone has a different interpretation of what "cracks" are. Most are stress cracks which are usually left alone.Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    Nevermind!!! took compass apart for refilling and a tag on the hidden bottom read "NOT REFILLABLE" Lol Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    already have some of this,I will give it a try.thanks Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    I think your nurses are out looking for you.Time to go back to your room
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    Yes it is very specific.it reads "Compass fluid". lol. Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    I have filled a compass many years ago and used "Compass fluid" as it was called at west marine .I now need a small amount to top off my compass and my west marine bottle only had a drop left in it.dont know why I saved it.anyone know what can be used to top off a few needed ounces? or should I...
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    trim tabs or not?

    Trim tabs or not???? TRIM TABS...Charlie
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    Yep,last season.Was also an easy maintenance to perform.Charlie
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