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  1. Bigprairie1

    Pakistan on the ropes....

    Is anyone following the disaster in Pakistan?:confused: ...wow, a flooded are the size of the U.K and a displaced population of 20 million people......again, wow, thats 2/3 the population of this country. A lot of local news circling around the issue of why people don't seem to be paying that...
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    Congratulations to Spain!!

    Wow....hats off to Spain for their World Cup (Soccer) win. I just a bit of the game but I have to say it was a heck of a party. The final game was watched by something between 600-750 million people around the world...which is like...20 times the population of Canada. The parade through Madrid...
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    Current methods for CPR anyone?

    As a follow up to the excellent post regarding drowning I thought I would see if anyone would be willing to weigh in on the correct methods for CPR that all of us could learn from or use if necessary?:rolleyes: I know I've seen it from time to time (not necessarily on I-boats tho'?) but it has...
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    Force Compression Question:

    Ok guys, I would like to get some quick opinions on the following: -Force engine 1990/90hp with compression readings as follows: 100 psi/ 60psi/ 100psi (dry test...done quickly by the seller) This is a local 'parts engine' for sale that is the same as my '90/90hpmotor and I was loosely...
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    Computer guys...help with Outlook required

    Ok Somehow I managed to delete, move or hide the 'subject' field (or column) in my Outlook's inbox. :redface::eek: So now I have to rely on the 'received' field to get by with...not counting the other little ones. Does anybody have any ideas or experience on how to get it back or where to look...
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    Its time for the Winter Olympics!!

    Ok, for those of you...that may not know, it's time for the winter Olympics...starting this weekend. The funny and ironic thing is that is a very mild winter up in Vancouver this year with little snow on the local mountains. Meanwhile back down in Georgia and all those southern locals....you...
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    Hockey fans....are you ready to bring it?

    Ok, this is for the fans of the world's fastest team sport and in my opinion, greatest team sport....Hockey. Tomorrow, boxing day is the start of the World Junior Hockey tournament...and its a gonna' be smokin'. It is, of course, where the very best young players (under 18) in the world get...
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    Computer monitor compatibility questions

    Anyone know how compatible computer screens are to different operating systems and computers?:confused: ie: Can you use a viewsonic or other PC type monitor on a MAC? (my sister has a 3-5 year old MAC computer and she is thinking of trying to get a bigger better monitor for it...so I'm trying to...
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    Whats a 'Looper' and a few other questions

    I've seen some references in the forum to the 'Loopers' put out by Johnson and I have a few questions that maybe you guys could help me out with? What was unique about these motors vs. a standard Johnson? What years were they available? (did they become a new standard? and thus part of all 80's...
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    70hp vs 90hp interchangeability

    Does anyone have any knowledge as to how interchangeable these (2) 3 cylinder engines are or what the major differences are? (1991 models). I saw a local guy advertising a low hour 70hp ('91) that needs a new stator (at least) and I was thinking of picking it up for spare parts for my other...
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    Force...Another good season completed!

    Just wanted to put out some positives for the ol' Force group. The repair forums are often full of bad news (thats what they are for)...so I just wanted to state my good news and experience. I'm almost finished my winterization and storage on my '90/90hp Force and the only remaining item to do...
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    68' Charger RT Project...wrapping up

    A few of you guys who like classic cars and particular the old muscle cars might appreciate this. Unfortunately, its my friends car, not mine. He bought it 25 years ago and its been in storage quite a while. Anyways, he pulled the motor and most of the drivetrain in the spring and had it heavily...
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    ...Fatal PWC Accident yesterday

    ...we got detoured yesterday from our usual access to the local lake due to a Medivac Chopper landing on the South End road to fly out a PWC rider who was delivered up to that clearing by local paramedics. I guess what happened is a bunch of younger guys were using a Wakesetter with a bunch of...
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    ....lots of Americans!!!

    I can't help but notice the amount of U.S license plates I have seen around here locally on Southern Vancouver Island. They include Georgia, Tennessee, Florida (about 3-4), Maine, California, Oregon and of course Washington State...which I seem to see about every 15 minutes. Its all good tho'...
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    Dealing with a heat wave...

    Based on some of the posts from back east and around the great lakes area it seems its been a weird year for weather for everyone. Normally up here in the PNW (Pacific Northwest) were not known to be a hot spot. This year tho'....whew, I can't remember the last time it rained and we are just...
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    My new-ish Tach project- completed!

    Well, Many thanks for the excellent info and feedback I received around this, particularly from John. Very useful stuff that made quick work of the 'no tach signal' issue. All working now, and here is a quick pic of it installed in the ol' 90Capri/90hp (...so needed a 20 pole tach of course)...
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    18' Capri Steering Cable Length Question

    Guys I have a question for those of you who may have already renewed or changed your steering out. What length of (Teleflex) steering cable is used on an 18' Bayliner Capri? Boat specifics are: -1990: 18' (1800) Capri bowrider (actually I think technically about 17'-10") -90/90hp Force outboard...
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    Help...need tach signal info or assistance

    Ok guys, I am having no luck hooking up a 20 pole tach to my 90'/90hp. I have a 20 pole tach (actually I now have 4-5 of 'em....different story that I will post separately) so I thought it might be the tach when I first tried this out. Here is what I have done: -GROUND: Ground wire from the...
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    Hang in there Fargo

    Looks like that Red River is going to crest big time....tough couple of days ahead. I just heard that some crews are heading out from Winnipeg south across the line to try to help out with the sand bagging, excavating and general build up and reinforcement. The Winnipegers/Manitoba'ians are...
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    Basement Vapour Barrier Experts Needed

    Ok, guys and gals I need some feedback on basement vapour barriers. (Specifically as it relates to the floor.) The issue relates to how to best put a vapour barrier in a concrete basement floor system. I've got the wall system/method nailed so that is not an issue. Here are the facts as relating...
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