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  1. rickdb1boat

    Letting us know how it turns out

    I, for one, would sure appreciate if folks who solve there problems would reply as to what fixed the problem. It sure would satisfy my curiousity and I'm sure it would help others with a similar problem. It seems lately, many are given advice, but you never here anything from them again. Please...
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    Tilt & Trim Fluid Leaking

    I have a small(Seems Like) leak in my tilt & trim unit. It's on a 91' 70 HP Rude with the Fastrac. Just started yesterday afer being out on the lake for the first time this year. It's not coming out of the rams, but somewhere up in the unit where I cannot see the leak. It's on the starbord side...
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    Lubedude

    Hey, Buddy. Gonna hit 70* this weekend and Im gonna hit the water with the Amsoil for the first time. Gonna use a 12 gallon portable tank and put a quart in it, so I don't mix oil from my main tank and see how she does. I will report Monday on how it goes. Can't wait to see the difference. Then...
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    Lubedude, oil costs

    Hey Lubedude<br /><br />What does the average cost of a quart of Amsoil go for? And where the heck do you get it? After all the debates, good and bad, I want to try it and see what happens. I've never had a problem with dino in 20+ some odd Years on my OMC motors, but it's worth a try. Also...
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    Decarbing for those who need info

    Another view on Decarbing <br /><br />Decarb <br /><br /> Ficht Decarbing <br /><br />Probably will get locked up...
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    Happy Holidays to everyone on iboats

    I hope you and yours all have the best of Holidays and that our boating season comes quick this next year. I also hope you get all those goodies that will make next years outings more pleasurable. It's been a pleasure being on this board this year and I hope it continues that way throughout the...
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    Floor storage compartment for toon

    Just wondering what ya'll think about putting a 6" deep by about 2' X 3' storage locker on the floor of my toon? Would this interfere with the splashing that occurs while underway? My crossrails only stick down about 3" or 4". Would it be better to put it in the front, where it's mostly out of...
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    Dhadley, OB and others: Prop Question for toon

    Hi Guys,<br /><br />I have a 20' Pontoon, with a 91' 70 HP Rude on the back. I just thought I would get yours or others advice on which brand of SS prop to put on in the spring. Right now I'm running an aluminum prop(Michigan)(I know, their junk) which I just had re-pithced to 14 X 11 from 14 X...
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    Larger tires on pontoon trailer???

    Hey Guys<br /><br />My pontoon boat, with a single axle trailer, currently has the small 10" tires(20.5-8.0-10). My question is, what affect would going up to a 13" rim and tire have on towing? I realize that launching may be a little different(No Problem), but I am wondering if it would make it...
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    Ballistic Props: Yea or Nea

    Anyone with opinions or experience with these?? I'm curious about them....
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    Corrosion Protection for Electrics

    Someone asked a while back about products that would help prevent further corrosion on electrical terminals and such. This sounds like it might be exactly what you need. Just ran across it and thought I would pass it along!<br /><br /> Corrosion X
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    Posting

    When you post, please state where you are from! Helps to determine problems.( Cold Climate or Warm) Also, people near you may be willing to help!!
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    Installing Temp Sensor (91 70 HP Rude)

    Moving this from Boat Questions: OOOPS<br /><br />Was cleaning the Motor up over the weekend to get ready for Winter Lay-up (Boo-Hiss) and noticed what I thought was a missing bolt on the head. But upon further inspection it looks like it may be for a Temp. Sensor to screw into. Does anyone know...
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    Ignore This Post!!!

    Moved to Engine Questions!!
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    What is an anti-syphon valve?

    Are these just used in Portable Tanks or in Permanant tanks, also? I've heard them mentioned alot, but never really knew what they did. Can someone explain, as in my Permanant Tank, there is nothing in the Pick-up that restricts flow either way. It has just the Pick-up tube, going to a 90 degree...
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    Help with Broken T&T Manual Release Screw

    Help with Broken T&T Manual Release Screw I have a 1991 70 HP Evinrude, with T&T. Tried to unscrew the Manual Release Screw because it was leaking and of course,one half of the screwdriver fitting broke off. Does anyone have any idea how I can get it out or seal it up permanantly, so that it...
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    Tarpon Bob, where are you?

    Tarpon Bob,<br />What prop are you running. Size and Pitch! I also have a '91 70 HP on a 20' toon. Just curious, as I am running a 14X13 Alumnimum! Also, what kind of speed are you getting, if you don't mind? Thanks,
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    Storing Outboard???

    I have a 1990 70 HP Evinrude that I am going to have to store for about 1 year. Normally, I only have it layed up for about 6 Months out of the year, so I do all the normal "Winterizing" care & all is well in the spring. My question is, what other precautions do I need to take, in addition to...
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    Where to Mount Fuel/ Water Seperator Filter

    I posted this in the "Other Boat Questions", But I thought this might be a better area after all.<br /><br />I have a 1991 Evinrude 70 HP W/ the VRO disconnected.It has a standard 3/8" fuel line from the tank to the motor. What I need to know is: Where is the best place to put a Water/Fuel...
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