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    Suzuki DF115 spun hub type issue....

    Is this a sudden new problem ? Like changing motors on the boat ? Or removing motor & putting it back on ? Or a new boat ? Check if the throttle cable ends are damaged or slipping in 1 direction at either end.
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    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    Never a bearing failure. And I back right in at the ramp. No cool off time is required. I do not think most people or mechanics KNOW HOW to correctly adjust the tightness of any wheel bearing.
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    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Rear tires usually do not turn or sideways scrub and have lighter loads on them. I only buy cars with full sized spares. I also convert the trailer wheel & tire to the same as tow car. Cost extra money. But I have 2 spares and a 18' LONG ratchet and socket that fits both vehicles. Yes I am a...
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    Topped off battery with Distilled water....Why not with battery acid???? Opinions???

    Not saving a penny if trickle chargers cook a battery to death. My home made 13.5 vdc chargers are ALWAYS on every battery if I am not using the machine. I will try to post some pictures of the chargers that EACH have Their own always bright LED voltmeter showing present voltage. I am not doing...
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    Mercruiser 120 poor starting

    Who winterized the boat ? You as usual ? Or some other place ? Did you have any hard freezing winter weather ? What state was the boat stored in ? Really cold winter in N J. Did you refill your gas tank after the engine repair ?
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    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Every penny adds up.
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    Stubborn To Start 1979 9.8

    I did that with a 40 or 50 year old riding mower. One spring the paint layers just allowed the parts to fall off of the blade deck. No machine has ever come close to it.
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    Lower unit gear oil - 2001 Evinrude 150HP FICHT

    Fear sells a lot more product. If the seals leak in water ? No Super Better brand of oil is going to provide great protection. Buy the correct weight of gear oil. Billions of oil changes have proven that. Forever At boat marinas every year.
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    1975 evenrude cooling issue

    Remove thermostat ? Engine WILL run too cold. Sparkplugs become filthy BLACK and start random misfiring. Also builds up hard black carbon in the cylinders. Which can lead to PRE IGNITION destroying plugs and pistons. Stop being a redesign engineer. Find the defective parts.
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    Stubborn To Start 1979 9.8

    Nothing beats more than 3 engines not running right. I will raise you by 2 more. Law of averages does not work with very used and abused engines.
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    Scientist claim to have brought back Dire wolf

    I have not fished the Delaware the last 20 years. Back then there was only crushed red shale pebbles. No weeds back then. Will give it another try in the good old places. Thank you FLATHEAD.
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    Stubborn To Start 1979 9.8

    Does it have REED VALVES ? Did the Ultrasonic Cleaner knock some small carb part loose ? Out of sight and loose in a carb passage ? I have forgot a tiny round gasket around a main jet. Ran terrible. 4 th careful rebuild I found the new gasket on the floor.
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    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    Post # 25 is EXCELLENT advice on any splined shaft rework. I STAMP LIGHT chisel marks onto BOTH parts of any coupling setup. BEFORE pulling them apart. Makes for a easier reassembly and a quieter spinning part again.
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    Scientist claim to have brought back Dire wolf

    There are NO NO animals in the woods in my farmland area. In my county. Just a few scrawny deer browsing in the lawn. Real clue to the death of all else ? No buzzards or birds of prey. All gone. Same with small birds and animals. Had no winter migration of any birds. All the flocks of geese...
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    Wellcraft transom reinforcement

    No
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    Volvo Penta SXM sporadic forward engagement

    Adjusted the wearing out cable. (y)(y)
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    2001 BMW Z3 battery runs down after 3 weeks.

    He is going to leave it alone. Realized that he had not used it for 4 weeks due to cold weather. Will run it every 2 weeks from now on. His call.
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    Boat exhaust prep

    Be DARN SURE you ALWAYS slow down slowly. And idle several minutes to remove ALL that heat still in the engine block, heads and exhaust headers. ONLY run Marine Hi Test ....With NO Ethanol in it. Will last forever.
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    Topped off battery with Distilled water....Why not with battery acid???? Opinions???

    I have 7 homemade 13.5 vdc at 1 amp maximum current. I C controlled chargers. I load test all the batteries every 3 to 4 years. Still great.
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    Mercury 80 won't crank with plugs installed

    Stuck on FULL CHOKE ?
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