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    Having to sell house w/problems - any advice appreciated

    Ok, here's the deal. Have owned and lived in this house for 25+ years. Done many upgrades internal and external. Sits on clay soil, so had some settling issues on foundation. Had a company come out and install steel peers to relevel. They repaired existing crack on mortar joints. Re-mudded...
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    Ran without oil pressure

    Ok, have had this old motorhome for many years. It has a Dodge 440 under the hatch. Was headed out on a trip and after just a short while, I felt a vibration and starting hearing valve/tappet noise. Looked at oil pressure and ZERO. Plenty of oil in engine, but no pressure. What to do...
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    First time winterizing alpha 1

    Hi all, Owned my 4.3 mercruiser since purchased new in 1996. I have always stored in attached garage and in Texas climate never needed to winterize. Fixing to move to middle of Texas and going to have to store in covered storage, but no heat. When I first purchased boat, I was shown two...
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    New VW bug service manual

    Ok, been searching for a free downloadable 2004 service manual for my wifey's bug. Everyone wants $129.95. Have located several "free" service manuals for cars and of course boats through here at times. Any suggestions for the VW manual. Thanks everyone. Fishing56
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    Best method for keeping threadfin shad alive

    Have a five gallon bucket with aerotor (round type). I put some ice everyone in a while along the shad keeper solution. Been with fishing guides an they keep their shad alive all night long and into the morning. Suggestions? Fishing56
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    Faria voltmeter

    Hi all, Have a Mariah 1996 with Fariah gauges. Noticed last year that the volt meter was not responding when rpm's were increased. First thought I had an alternator problem. Hooked my volt/ohm meter up to battery and voltage was responding as it should. So, I suppose, something is not right...
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    Prop vent holes

    Have a Raptor SS prop. Think manufactorer is Michigan. It has plastic inserts at several intervals around the hub. I have been reading that these should be probably removed for better venting/performance. Any thoughts? Thanks, Fishing56
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    Boat fender clearance

    Hi, I have a Roadmaster single axle trailer that was custom made for my 1996 Mariah 18ft Shabah with a 4.3LX. The gvwr is 3500 and gawr is 3300 with 215/75r 14" tires. The problem is I have only 1/2" clearance on the tires and fenders. Has cut into the tires pretty severly. About to...
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    Bunk repair/Boat lifting question

    H Hi all, I have a 18' fiberglass with a 4.3lx mercruiser on board. Not sure of the total weight, but it is rated to carry up to 8 people. Question is that I need to weld on a support for the bunk near the rear of the boat. If it was only just repairing the bunk board, I would to the lake and...
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    Normal operating temps for 4.3lx

    Hi all, Have been browsing the forums for several weeks. Thanks for all who contribute to such a great and informative site. My question is whether or not I have a problem. Here is the situation. I purchased my Mariah 180 new in 1996 with the 4.3lx package. It has always been stored in the...
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