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  1. nola mike

    Almost there

    So went back to the boat after a couple of weeks. Fluid level normal. There has been some oil in the bilge since I pulled the engine, small leak from the drain plug. But felt around the cooler, and there was oil on the top at the hose fitting, as well as on the bottom. Couldn't tell PS fluid...
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    Ideas for planters/raised beds?

    My raised garden beds have needed to be replaced for at least 5 years. I never seem to get around to it in time. This year is no exception. I was looking for relatively cheap and easy containers that I could use that wouldn't lead to a divorce. I've settled on old canoes/dinghies or bathtubs...
  3. nola mike

    Pushing Run-Flat tires to the limit

    I rented a Pacifica a few years ago, really liked it. More fun to drive than a huge suv, better layout, great mileage and surprisingly quick.
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    why is there oil in my bellows but pressure test holds 15psi overnight

    I mean, only place for it to come from is the input shaft seal, right?
  5. nola mike

    How to kill mold on billge/engine surfaces

    Um, no it isn't. Would you consider the Walmart, target, leidl, or home Depot the premium brands?
  6. nola mike

    Almost there

    we'll see... No sign of milk thus far. @Scott Danforth hopefully ps cooler not a casualty of winter but would be easier than dealing with anything in the area of the ram. I'm rooting for a leak at a hose clamp on the low pressure side
  7. nola mike

    Almost there

    Obviously. Oh, I did see my ps fluid was down a pint with no obvious leaks. So I'm sure that will turn into a project. I still need to replace the front cross member on my trailer (but I think I'll roll the dice and splash so that I can work on the trailer empty). Sticking throttle cable...
  8. nola mike

    Replacement Gauge

    Also, unless you are really keen on matching your gauge there are plenty of multi units on eBay with a gps speedometer.
  9. nola mike

    How to kill mold on billge/engine surfaces

    That... Isn't true
  10. nola mike

    Almost there

    2 weeks ago (still cold), realized that I had already replaced all the hoses/plugs after winterizing (yay last fall me) and changed oil (yay again). No fuel stabilizer. Still haven't pulled lower unit or changed gear oil (boo last fall me). Jumped fuel pump, pumped throttle twice, turned key...
  11. nola mike

    1981 Rinker with Mercruiser 120HP, In what order should I do these repairs??

    Not a press fit but can be a bit fiddly. If you're not square going in I could see it jamming if you force it.
  12. nola mike

    Random mis at idle, gets worse at speed

    Or mechanical problem, burnt valves etc. I'd start with a compression test and check spark.
  13. nola mike

    1981 Rinker with Mercruiser 120HP, In what order should I do these repairs??

    I haven't seen a rubber bushing on any of the alphas I've dealt with.
  14. nola mike

    TB V?

    Ah, that's right. I'm going to have to look more into it if I get it. I forget whether the more aggressive timing curve is only with the KS connected, and how hard it would be to find the module, whether that's the same as the V8 (more tbv around for the V8), etc. would be a nice upgrade I think
  15. nola mike

    TB V?

    Got a line on a cheap TB V module, P/N 861251-1. Anyone know if they were all knock sensor capable? Cheap enough that I'm going to grab it as a spare anyway.
  16. nola mike

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    That's crazy. Haven't dealt with this yet. This is only the second automatic that I've (sort of) owned :)
  17. nola mike

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    It would be better if they started making coolant systems that didn't routinely self-destruct.
  18. nola mike

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    Car in gear and running? What?
  19. nola mike

    spark plug question

    The longer plug is for the vortec engines...Your '96 PROBABLY is non-vortec, but that's right around the time Merc switched the heads... Dieseling isn't uncommon after running for a while and not letting the engine cool down for a full minute or so before shutting down.
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    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    That's what the garage floor is for.
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