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  1. dingbat

    why I still prefer gauges in my cars

    What you noticed was norm operation of a cooling system. Under high thermal load, the coolant boils in the cylinder head. If the surface of the combustion chamber is 400 degrees F and water boils at 212 degrees F, then in theory, 188 degrees F are left in the casting. If the boiling point of...
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    Best Deep Cell Marine Batteries

    Ran AC Delco RV grp. 27 deep cycles. Got 10 years of life out of each set. Swapped them out on a pair of interstate deep cycles that went another 10 years. Swapped them out for a pair of Walmart deep cycles that put on another 10 years of service. Current set are Walmart as well although...
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    How to remove spindle from torsion axle

    Shouldn't need a puller with a tapered fit. Should come out with a couple taps https://venturetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Replacing-End-Units-on-Eliminator-Torsion-Axle-TSB.pdf
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    Mechanic tricks?

    The tool nobody wants to use/need Tire mechanic in a can
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    Tools that younger people would not recognize.

    Steel with brass nuts on exhaust connections ;)
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    Tools that younger people would not recognize.

    We've tried every concoction on the market, then some to prevent 3XXX series stainless hardware from gulling in application. The minute you heat cycle the connection, your done unless you get very lucky.
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    1998 Johnson 115 Fast Strike Vapor Separator Tank (VST) bypass?

    Somethings not right...... A VST on a carburetor engine? VST are typically used on injected engines IE Ficht I can find no mention of Evinrude using a VST on any carburetor engine.
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    Random

    I've never been that drunk...lol
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    Tools that younger people would not recognize.

    Old school…before non-contact was the norm Then there are tools that everyone recognizes yet few know its usage.
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    Tools that younger people would not recognize.

    The odds of seizing stainless hardware is 98% no matter what methodology of loosing or tightening is used.
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    Suzuki 300 suddenly dies, needs computer reset to start again

    Hard resets do not clear wire/connection problems. The code description and the ability to clear the error with a reboot suggests internal communications issue(s). I suggest digging into the manual to figure out the “start” prerequisites and go from there. This could be something as simple as...
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    Diode Battery Isolators vs Relay/MOSFET Isolators

    Far better off with a automatic charge relay (ACR)
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    Should I change prop pitch/ go to stainless.

    Can’t get any shallower or rockier than the Potomac River above the fall line. Standard equipment for River Runners
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    Battery switch only for motor circuit?

    It’s not supposed to do that. Off means off…. Basic wiring diagram
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    Battery switch only for motor circuit?

    The "hull circuit" (house) is typically feed thru the "accessories" connection on the back of the battery switch.
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Good old Denton…lol It was a Speed trap pass thru on the way to Rehobeth beach for years. Have not been down town since they opened the bi-pass up in the late 80’s. Staying in Easton (20 minutes) would have been a better choice.
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    BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch

    No way to confirm w/o a part number but your probably good to go When you get tired of playing switch-a-roo with the battery switch, buy yourself an “add a battery” kit. Makes life a whole lot easier
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    BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch

    Depends on if you have a “make before break” switch
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Sounds like you’ve been there more than me and I live 25 minutes away…lol
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