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    Fuel line replacement?

    How often do you replace your fuel line? Started out in 08 with new 3/8" Shields fuel line USCG approved. When should you replace it? 1st would you stay with the 3/8" line or maybe go down to the 5/16" size. 2nd I never installed the ant-siphon device, would you suggest that device be installed...
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    Fuel question

    What exactly does the anti-siphon valve do? Wouldn't it restrict fuel from flowing to the motor. Not sure how it works and do I need one on my built in moeller gas tank. For the most part the motor sits higher than the fuel tank until the boat is pulled up on the beach.
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    How do you combat E-10?

    Having real issues with ethanol fuel! What additive or additives to you add to your fuel?
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    New hub installation.

    Installing a new hub, 1250# onto a 1" sraight shaft, directions say to tighten the nut down to 30/40 ft. lbs. while turning the hub to ensure the bearings are properly seated. Loosen nut and finger tighten. Does that sound about right to you. The hub is pre-greased would you add any additional...
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    Why the buddy bearing?

    What exactly does the buddy bearing do?
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    Float or sink

    What is the proper flotation material to use in an aluminum hull?
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    Trailer specs?

    Is there a way to research the specs. of a particular boat trailer. Made by Sears Roebuck Co. Model-371-616490 Serial-TY 4 08TG 146 . The year is around 1968. It carries a 15 foot starcraft aluminum boat. What might the weight of the trailer be?
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    Larger tire size

    I have an old sears trailer which hauls a 15 foot starcraft with a 40hp four stroke; running stock 4.80/8 B rated tires. The smaller tires can not seem to handle the extra weight of the larger motor and are blowing out. My local VIP auto parts store can not get the C rated tire in a 5 hole...
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    Link& Sync ?

    What does it mean to link & sync besides the vacuum test and if you don't do this what will be the results?
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    prime starter assy.

    06 yamaha f40 TLR with 703 controls, what exactly does the Prime Starter Assy do and when does it activate? I do not believe when the key is in the on position and you push it , anything happens. Atleast mine does not respond.
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    f40 yamaha,dirty carbs.

    I have a yamaha 06 F40 TLR with dirty carbs. Last year had them cleaned twice. Ran good after second cleaning for remainder of year. Started up this spring, runs poorly and has every spring on startup. I use stabil and even put it to bed last year with non ethanol fuel , to no avail. The...
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