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    What's a cord of oak cost?

    Hey Guys- I saw a company cutting down an oak tree and they let me fill my truck with it for free. I got two truck loads of logs- probably 60 pieces that were about 14" in diameter and 20" long. What's a cord of oak cost? I'm just curious what we saved. In fact, we don't have a...
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    Do you winterize in Southern California?

    Well...apparently it's getting cold out with all the winterizing posts. I feel for all of you that are in cold areas. So, does anyone winterize or see the need to in Southern California?
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    New exhaust system for better fuel economy

    Hi guys- I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7L in it. I have the stock exhaust system with the exhaust running to one catalytic convertor and through one pipe to one muffler. If I install a second catalytic convertor and a second pipe to a second muffler, will I gain much in increased...
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    Creaky bushings driving me crazy

    Hey Guys- I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota Quadcab and there's a creaking sound every time I go over a bump or dip. I'm assuming it's the bushings. What can I do to shut them up? Can I spray some sort of lubricant on them? If so, what type? Thanks very much.
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    Weird brake problem

    Ok...so I have a single axle trailer with surge brakes. I replaced the surge unit, put in new fluid, and bled the brakes about 100 miles ago & everything worked fine. Today I take the boat out and when I try to retrieve the boat, one of the trailer tires is locked up. It will skid when I go...
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    What to do if trim/tilt pump fails

    Hey guys- So my trim/tilt pump is making a funny noise. I have a 1992 Bayliner Capri with the 4.3L Merc I/O. So, what should I do if the pump fails and the drive is down? Is there a way to lift the drive without the pump? The trailer is too low to trailer the boat with the drive down...
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    How fast do you tow?

    So, how fast do you guys go while towing? The speed limit, under, or over? The speed limit in CA while towing is 55mph. I'd say about 85% of the time I go 55, but sometimes I go 60ish. What speed do you feel comfortable and safe at? By the way, I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota Quadcab 4x2 with...
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    Kill switch kinda works-kinds doesn't

    Hey Guys- The kill switch on my 1992 Bayliner Capri with the 4.3L on it was preventing the motor from starting even when I jumped the wires. I took the switch off and connected the wires together and it still didn't start. I even jiggled wires up under the dash and that didn't work. Then...
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    Will this carb fit?

    Hey guys- I have a 1992 4.3L Merc with a 2bbl carb on it. Will a 750cfm weber marine carb fit? I will be putting a new intake manifold on it to accomodate the carb. Thanks.
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    Using cleats to tow skier or tuber

    I have a 20' Capri I/O with only cleats. I have one just above the transom in the centered right to left and there are two more on the stern on either side. I don't have anything specifically to tow anyone with. Am I asking for trouble towing a tube or skier with the line attached to the...
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    Surge brakes leaking

    Hey Guys- So I filled my empty surge brake resovoir and shortly after cleaned up the brake fluid that leaked out. It leaked from the main area that's on the trailer tongue, but I don't know what was leaking. I don't know anything about surge brakes at all... Are surge brakes...
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    Tires & storage

    So how long can I keep my trailer parked without causing damage to the bias ply tires? Also, how far do I need to drive the trailer & how often to avoid the tires from being ruined? Thanks.
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    Looking for an intake manifold & 4bbl carb

    Hey Guys- I'm searching for an intake manifold and 4bbl carb that will fit a 1992 4.3L Mercruiser (not a Vortec). I've seen them on Ebay but they were really expensive. Thanks.
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    Am I too hard on my boat???

    Hey Guys- I have a 1992 Bayliner Capri 2050 with the 4.3L Merc & Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive. The boat runs great and handles really well- I don't have any complaints about it. We're the only one in our group of friends that have a boat, so we take our friends and their kids with us often &...
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    Does fishing line expire???

    Hello- I just inherited the mother lode of saltwater fishing stuff, but it's all at least 10 years old. I have 1200 yard spools of mono & spectra line as well as SS. Will the mono & spectra still be good after all these years or am I asking for a line to break? Thanks.
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    Downrigger question

    I just bought a new Cannon Uni-Troll 10TS downrigger and am going to mount it in the boat. It telescopes to 53" and I'd like to mount it on the middle my engine cover- this way I can turn it to troll on either side of the boat. Here's my question: can I troll with the downrigger perpendicular...
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    Rod holder question

    Hey Guys- I have a 20' runabout that I'm going to take fresh water & coean fishing. I don't plan on catching Moby **** or setting any records, rather I'll be going with my little boys. I need a few rod holders that can accomodate the lake as well as something in the ocean. I know...
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    Glass repair & gelcoating

    Hey Guys- I read most of the post from Don S and there's more information than I can even hope to remember. I have a 20' I/O that has a bit of damage from years of beaching and trailering the boat a little too hard. The keel is worn down to the glass and there are a few small (small marble...
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    Looking for a new manifold & 4bbl carb.

    Need a manifold & 4bbl carb that will fit a 1992 4.3L with an Alpha 1 drive? Anyone know where I can get one without paying a ton? Thanks.
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    Truck & trailer fully submerged

    I just saw this YouTube video with a pick-up truck and attached trailer fully submerged in the water. I'm guessing the person backed up to launch or retrieve and everything slid down a slippery ramp. Have you guys heard of this happening very often? What should you do if you find yourself...
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