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  1. HopeSheFloats

    Spell check?

    Iz it jus mee, ore haz enywun elze notist a lott uf spellen misstakes? Iz'ant spel chek avaleible on mowst barowzers knowadayz? Eye jus kan't undorstand, fore the lyph uf mee, how sum postz ar phull uf airor's. Thanx foure latting mee vendt. :redface:
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    Johnson controls

    dazed & confused... 3 wires coming out from TnT {bottom of shift/throttle arm} into trim cable connection which has 5 wires, the extra/other two wires are {I take it} are the sending wire and the ground...mine show blk with white stripe and Wht, manaual shows blk with tan stripe and wht with...
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    Ouch...help make it go away

    :eek: Pretty good sliver under the nail, any suggestions on gettin 'er out, 'deeply' {;)} appreciated! hand sanding my fresh made side panels in case anyone's wondering :(
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    Pistol question

    How much side to side play is tolerable between the slide and the receiver? Neighbor asked me to clean up her little colt 25 auto, and it has about a 16th inch of what feels like slop to me...any thoughts or knowledge appreciated!
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    Transom time -adhesive question

    Hey fellow Starcrafter's, is there a need of adhesive when installing the transom, other than sealing the bolt's?...If so, what's your recommended adhesive and the area's to apply{transom inside skin, edges, bottom support, cap}? Thanks for the help...I'm sure it's been asked and replied to a...
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    Ha {not quite worth a HaHa}

    ***Come on....ya know you got one...share it & we may get enough for a full-out laugh :D Two boat captains were seen slapping at each other with oars...another case of rowed rage
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    Zinc chromate?

    Forgive me please... I've been searching for parts/tools in my garage all day, so I'm trying to avoid anymore digging today.:redface: How's it labeled{name/brand}? Whats it do/purpose? Where do you buy it? Would it be needed under rustoleum primer with a top coat of rustoleum paint{btw, bare...
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    Don't forget

    To change those smoke detector batteries while you set your clocks 'ahead' Spring ahead....bout time{pun intended}
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    Another on kids today

    We never had children of our own, yet we currently have three, two of which bark and one who purr's, but that's a different thread...what gets me and maybe some of you with children can expand on is...mouthiness & the language used from kids nowadays. I understand the changes they are going thru...
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    Tonights menu consisted of...

    Catfish...Mmmmm with a side of oven fries and an ice cold adult sodie pop
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    Firearm {handgun} Law's

    Pretty sure I already know the answer, but one never knows for sure until they ask...so... I inherited an old german issued FN Browning 7.65m{.32cal} from my father who recieved it from my uncle{dad's bro-in-law} who brought it home as a souveineer{spelling?}.This has never been registered that...
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    Choke Solenoid Link Retainer

    Hey guy's, having problems finding a part #... 79 Johnson 115...any help finding it or an alternative would be greatly appreciated. it's shown on page 3-14, figure 3-29, item #6 in the oem manual if that helps :redface:
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    Photographing models

    Knew that would grab some attention :D Got this link from another forum I frequent...this guy has some talent imo, model cars and their photography...thought some of you old car luvr's might like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881
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    Bored? wanna play help name our dog?

    Hey folks, would luv a little assistance in picking out a name for our latest family member. Shepherd Rott mix{so they say} 13 weeks old and lord what face markings, lol. I'm leaning towards 'Cooper' in reference to Alice, wife's thinking Rocky as in racoon, but neither of us has come up with...
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    Practice makes perfect...sigh...

    So there I was all proud of myself for R&Ring the water pump and housing assembly, full kit... impeller, seals, housing & housing plate, yada yada...nearing the end, I struggled a tad getting the water tube to line up with the impeller housing when reattaching to the exhaust housing, but finally...
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    disassembly question *{more ?'s update}

    Season's greetings all, I've removed the carbs and need to replace the intake manifold gasket. I'm hung up at what I believe is the shift rod connection and the connecting rod housing on the manifold. Not sure what or where to disconnect from for complete manifold removal & so as not to cause...
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    One of life's lessons

    received in an e-mail..thought I'd share... When the class began, the professor picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and...
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    Thanks for sharing

    Just wanted to thank you fine folks who recommend purchasing the OEM service manuals. I just received mine{79' Johnson 115} today and wow...talk about a confidence booster. I'm by no means a mechanic, but with this at my side, I surely will look the part to any friends and family that may stop...
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    Gluvit alternative?

    Hey guys{& gals} could use your thoughts on a possible alternative to gluvit. Back in the day when I was in shape{lol} we used to do roofing for a living, residential & commercial. The commercial jobs are what came to mind while contemplating my options on sealers, as we did quite a few 'tin'...
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    1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

    :eek:.....Title warned ya...:D Ive been watching this starcraft ad, that sadly kept repeating itself, softly calling out my name. Week after week after week. It began infiltrating my dreams as I tried to sleep off the temptation. I mean here I am with a current boat project not even half...
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