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  1. airdvr1227

    Passenger car tire load ratings

    I've read plenty about using trailer specific tires. I was researching load ratings and started wondering. Let's use my rig as an example. Trailer weight 1,000 lbs Boat weight 3,700 lbs Misc gear 500 lbs Total 5,200 lbs On a tandem axle trailer is it reasonable to say...
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    New carb adjustments

    In a quandry as to whether to attempt a rebuild or buy a reman carb. It's been awhile since I was involved in repairs like this. I'm not confident I have the skillset or tools required to do a rebuild. My question is...if I plunk down $500 for a reman carb how much is involved in setting it...
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    Carb rebuild/replace?

    As I'm digging into my I/O more the carb looks nasty. Black grime all over it. The reason I'm doing the tune-up is my rig has been running badly at idle. Where I boat there is a no-wake zone that takes the better part of 15 minutes to get out of. By the time I'm ready to throttle up the...
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    Spark plug replacement question

    Not 5 minutes into the tune-up and I'm stumped. The plugs to the rear of the motor...clearance between the plug and the manifold is so tight I can't get a wrench on the plug. I can get a socket on the plug but can't get the wrench on the socket. I shouldn't have to remove the manifold to...
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    Drive clunk

    Doesn't happen all the time but every now and then I hear and feel a good clunk in the drive after I shift into forward. The drive engages, prop is spinning and about 3-4 seconds after that...clunk. Very unnerving. Edited to add: I think it happens after I've gone form R to F. Any ideas?
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    Retrieving alone

    I'd really like to get my rig out of the water today. Problem is it's just me and my trailer. It's not a busy ramp so I don't think leaving my trailer submerged while I get back in the boat is a problem...but what then? I can see myself driving onto the trailer...what next?
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    What's the real story here?

    Anyone ever heard of this guy? I always watch this type of "investigating" with a sceptical eye. Seems like some sensationalism by the media but there might be something... http://www.king5.com/video/index.html?nvid=386241
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    Muffs v. trash can full of water

    Seems to me muffs don't really duplicate actual running conditions. Would it be better to lower my drive into a trash can full of water?
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    Spark plug confusion

    OEM manual calls for Autolite ARF-32M plugs. I get 2 different results when I try to cross-reference to Champion. One site say RV12YC Champion, the other calls for RBL11Y. NGK part # is UR5. Why is this so difficult?
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    Tune-up parts marine specific?

    or can I just go to the parts store and get the wires, cap, rotor, points, and condenser?
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    Ethanol

    OK...I did search but the threads are so numerous that I figured this would be better. Filled up with marine gas at the state park marina yesterday. $3.70/gal. Not even a full tank...I had 1/4 when I started. $109.00 later got me thinking. From what I've read ethanol will seperate after a...
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    drive noise? how much is too much?

    When I'm running at or near idle speed I can hear my drive working. It's not making any strange noises but I can definitely hear all that metal spinning. Is this normal?
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    Extra key on the boat?

    It's about an hour and 15 min. drive to where I do most of my boating. Yesterday, we were in the lane getting ready when a sick feeling came over me...Did we remember the key? Normally we jokingly have this conversation at home before we leave. Turns out we did have it but what if we'd...
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    Slightly bent skeg

    Just noticed it this morning. Ok to bend it back? It's not layed over...just a slight bend...to port :D
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    5.8L OMC surge midrange

    New one today. Took her out on Lake Erie. After running at 4000rpm's from Put-in-Bay over to Kelley's Island she started surging at about 2000rpm. Lower than that and she ran rough, above 2000 it seemed OK. That was the hardest and longest run for my boat yet. It was a good 20 minutes...
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    Uphosltery quick fix

    I have some faded and cracked upholstery I'm planning on having re-done this winter. In the meantime I'd like to cover some of the worst spots. I've done the seats by the enigne compartment and they look OK...better than they did for sure, bit it's obvious I'm not an expert. I have a large...
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    Seat question

    My rig has those back to back lounger seats. I don't like sitting that low, and with a cuddy I don't think it's safe because I can't see much over the bow. So I end up alternating between standing, kneeling on the seat, and sitting on the seat back. Sitting on the seat back puts me too far...
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    unprofessional marine stores

    Seems like 2 out of 3 marine stores I've visited lately don't get it or just don't care. Crap scattered everywhere, no selection, really poor customer skills. Had one today where I walked in and started looking around (I need a VHF antenna). No hello or anything...just "what are you looking...
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    low speed/idle steering wander

    At low speed she wanders back and forth without any steering input. Normal?
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    Trailer attention

    Finally left my boat at the mooring. First time I've been able to spend any time on just the trailer. Started by trying to replace the torn carpet on the bunks. Of course, the wood was rotted pretty badly so it was off to Lowe's for some pressure treated wood and carpet runner. Not that...
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