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    How cold before you winterize? (add antifreeze)

    Here is a specific example of what happens inside of an engine block over the course of 4 days. The block probe was placed down the Oil fill cap and was resting on top of the head and valve rocker arms. The air temp bottomed out right at the crack of dawn and the Block Bottomed out about 3...
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    Can you identify the make and model of this boat?

    I would find it unusual for the HIN to be under the motor mount, for legal ID purposes it should not be covered They can be in the Aft Starboard area on the Transom or on the Side Hull. In any event, it will at least get the OP in the correct area and knowing what to look for. The current Forum...
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    Can you identify the make and model of this boat?

    Is this just an interesting boat you saw at the ramp one day? Or is this a boat you are considering purchasing? Ask the owner! The info is on the title. Otherwise check the HIN on the Right Rear corner of the hull. It will reveal the manufacturer and the year.
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    Tach Repair

    Old is the operative word. That is definitely an "Old School" circuit in there. There is not even a Transistor! I haven't seen that technology since the 1970's. Photo-Shopping the second Photo reveals what looks like the end cap of a low wattage resistor. As a wild guess I would try 100...
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    Battery terminal issue

    +1 If you need to Dremel it off an want to as safe as possible, Remove the battery caps for a few minutes to release and Hydrogen that may be in there. The Hydrogen gas will float up into the air just like the Hindenburg. Then replace the caps. If it is not a windy day, use a portable fan to...
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    winterizing my i/o chaparral

    Absolutely NOT!!! :eek: The Automotive Antifreeze is Ethylene Glycol (EG). It has no business anywhere around a Boat. It is considered Toxic Waste and is illegal to disposed of down the drain or sewer, and should never enter any water system. You want a Propylene Glycol (PG) based antifreeze...
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    Topics with missing Images

    No Title I believe I used the "Image" icon on the right side of the Advanced editor. The picture were visible for at least half a day before they disappeared. I have tried to edit the post by deleting the null photos and re-posting them but they will not show. Just for a test.... #1. Oops...
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    Fuel storage?

    I am a confessed Nut Case with experimenting with all the Fuel claims. I do not tend to believe anything that I can not demonstrate. Here is what I have been able to demonstrate. An open container of gasoline does NOT attract water. An open quart Jar of gas will evaporate the lighter components...
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    Tank full of winter fuel?

    Add the OIl First, then pump the gas on top of it. The in-rushing gas will stir up the oil and cause it to mix. Adding oil to a full Tank AFTER filling does not mix the Oil. It sits on the bottom of the tank. This example was after 4 hours of sitting, an hour of stop and go city driving in the...
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    bilge pump?

    The pump should be powered directly to the battery through a float switch and a dedicated fuse. Any manual On/Off Switches/Alarms you want to add to the circuit are convenience items and are not required.
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    old fuel??

    The fuel could be bad or it could be just fine. It depends on how it was stored, not how old it is! Before pumping out the entire tank; Place a sample of the fuel in a jar. Fresh fuel is light yellow in color and will loose its foamy "Head" when shaken in less than 5 seconds. (Center Jar)...
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    Too Much Boat?

    Re: Too Much Boat? Would an inhanced image help the debate? Looks like a 4 door! View from 3 feet back and squint! :D
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    Transom Trim Switch Dimensions.

    I want to add an Drive Trim Switch at the Transom. The commonly available Switch never gives the dimensions in the ADs. I can't tell if they are 1x2 inches or 2x4 inches. ??? If anyone has one of these switches, Would you please post Accurate Dimensions here so I can judge where it may fit...
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    Best audio alarm

    Re: Best audio alarm It is 1-1/8 at the largest diameter and 2-1/2 in length. Mounts in a 7/8" hole with the included lock ring and rubber panel gasket. Operates on 12v AC or DC (No Polarity), 20 mA Max.
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    Leftover brass plug during reassembly 5.7

    Re: Leftover brass plug during reassembly 5.7 Try it this way!
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    Best audio alarm

    Re: Best audio alarm These are small, and Louder than the factory Engine Alarm and Bright. Illuminated Panel Alarm The alarm is easily wired at the helm and will sound with both the Manual switch or the Float switch.
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    Brain Fart

    Re: Brain Fart Precisely! With no trailer attached at all. Turn on the Tail Lights of the Truck. Test between the WHITE and the BROWN pins on the truck connector. If you do not see 12+ volts. The ground is faulty.
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    Trailer heavy in front!!!! Help

    Re: Trailer heavy in front!!!! Help Use the BASIC UPLOADER.
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    H.I.N. location?

    Re: H.I.N. location? If it is stamped into the Aluminum don't expect it to be large or obvious. Even in fiberglass you have to look closely to see them.
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    Spare Tires - A Cautionary Tale with Pictures.

    Spare Tires tend to be something you don't think too much about until you really need them. They get mounted somewhere and then are mostly ignored for years. Bad Move! Last fall I noticed that my Spare Tire mounting bracket had bent slightly and the Tire had a noticeable list. I remembered that...
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