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    water/circulating pump elimination

    I know several boaters who have eliminated the circulating pumps on their 5.7 Mercruisers. They re-plumb the water lines and change the belts driving the alt. and power steering pump. The theory is the impeller supplies the water flow at low speed and the high speed requirements are met by the...
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    .......The rest of the story

    Sorry should have checked before posting
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    Current Bleed on a 3 way circuit???

    Went to change the ballast on a light controlled by 2 switches. With the light switches in the off position I still had enough current passing through to give me a small shock :^:^when I touched the bare wires. This does not seem right to me. Seems if the light is off there should on power to...
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    C&P could be a repeat...............

    How the "Left" Stole Christmas Twas the month before Christmas When all through our land, Not a Christian was praying Nor taking a stand. See the PC Police had taken away, The reason for Christmas - no one could say. The children were told by their schools not to sing, About...
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    Bad luck turns to dissatisfaction…..(rant)

    So over the T-day weekend the main TV goes on the fritz, the set is 13 plus years old so number one and I decide it’s time for an up grade. Off we go to the major retailers. We compare models, options sizes and such and decide on a HD projection style TV. But in order to project the HD picture...
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    Seasonal Repeat worth Repeating......

    > A Different Christmas Poem > > > > The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, > > I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. > > My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, > > My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. > > Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, > > Transforming...
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    Need a pick me up....a friend...

    Try this http://www.chriscummins.com/like/I_like_you.swf
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    What gives??

    Crude drops below $58.00 for the first time in a year and retail gas prices jump a nickel a gallon :/ :/:^
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    What doesn’t hoover about America???

    Our foreign policy, our energy policy , our political parties, our glutinous way of life, our inability to see past our own issues, our criminal justice system, our ability to pile debt upon debt upon debt and expect the future generations to deal with it...... ect. ect ect. Viewed in that...
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    Charging Cell phone in car causes radio interference??

    When I put my cell phone on charge in my truck it causes radio interference on the FM stations. The weaker the signal the greater the static. The interference only occurs when the phone itself is connected, plugging in just the charging cord has no affect. What gives, bad shielding? Am I getting...
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    Next Line..........Round again..

    Next line please. Works best with songs or poems. Continue until the works are complete and correct. Then start again. Easy one to start: Hello Is there anybody in there
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    It's a Southern thang.....(C&P)

    Southernness > > Only a Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit, and that you don't "HAVE" them, you "PITCH" them. > _____ > > Only a Southerner knows how many fish, collard greens, turnip greens, peas, beans, etc., make up "a mess." > _____ > > Only a...
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    Just who's responsible?????

    For the past increases in gas, heating oil and energy prices, or the huge increase in tobacco product prices. Seems to me there is an organization or group of people responsible for these increases. We need to them and sue the bass turds. We can levy a law suit ageist their a$$e$ and git us some...
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    Ignition wiring issues Merc Engine SN 0L671793 update 9/17 PM

    02 centurion Merc 350 Mag MPI electrical issues. Ignition system problems, the ignition switch will not activate the buzzer warning system or apply the 12 volts to the coil or fuie pump. It will however engage the starter. I have ruled out the kill switch. It was bad so I bypassed it for testing...
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    Times of yore

    I miss the Pirates. :'(
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    A good read C&P

    Apologies if it's been posted before.....................still a great read. Remember the guy who got on a plane with a bomb built into his shoe and > tried to light it? > > Did you know his trial is over? > Did you know he was sentenced? > Did you see/hear any of the judge's...
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    Feelings for the day 9/11

    As I listen to the tributes today I find myself feeling rage at the events of that day. Pearl Harbor and D-Day, (both events before my time) invoke feelings of sadness and pride. The more I recall/hear about 9/11 the madder I become. Is that weird? Am I the only one??
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    My suggested rules for posting in DC

    Suggested rules for posting in DC: When posting a joke please use the words “This is a joke” in the threads title. This will make it simpler to understand for our challenged members. When posting a political thread please advise as to which side of the fence your standing. This will enable...
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    Boat psychics, wizards, soothsayers and gamblers….

    Spun prop hub? Spun Coupler? other? 96 5.7 LX with Alpha 1 Gen II turning a 19 pitch alum prop. Out last night with a boat load of Wakeboaders (read heavy load) all is going well. When on the ill fated run the rider is up, the boat is on plane and pulling well, all of a sudden BANG, the boat...
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    Lower Shift Cable R&R Alpha 1 Gen II VS Cobra ???

    I am looking to get an idea of the difficulty difference in changing the lower shift cables. 96 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen II, vs. a 93 OMC Cobra. Accessibility seems to be similar on both crafts. I just did the 96 Alpha 1, first time mistakes cost me some time but over all but not an overly taxing...
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