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  1. Gun Dog

    B10 Bio fuel in oil burner

    At the beginning of the year I researched using low sulfur B10 in my oil burner. In my area I can only get B10 at the local gas station for about 20 cents more per gallon than #2 fuel oil. After contacting Beckett I found I could run this safely in my burner. I did a test run and I couldn't...
  2. Gun Dog

    What is this thingy?

    Post after post I read about this thingy called “The Boss”. Where do you get one of these “Boss” thingies? They sound expensive. Is financing available or do you have to pay with cash? Do they take up a lot of your space? Do they break down often? It sounds like they are made of iron. Are they...
  3. Gun Dog

    Sad day at my shop

    Had to make a tough decision today. I put the CNC machine up for sale. The Millwork business is way down and the near future is not looking bright. The machine sits idle and the mortgage is due. Is anyone else out there in millwork that's in the same boat?
  4. Gun Dog

    Ghost motor '76 Johnson 135 sea horse

    All right I have to solicit some help on this motor. Three hours on the net and my temper is running short. The motor serial number does not show up on any parts supply house lists. It's has the original plate attached to the mount and the "D" is hand stamped after the serial number 135EL76D...
  5. Gun Dog

    Fuel pump, ethanol, teflon tape

    I took a break from stripping the hull of the holiday this weekend. We wanted to hit the water for some bass in the Cajun but had to take care of the fuel pump issue on the 1995 88 spl. Classic symptoms. Primer bulb would not pump up. Would not run at throttle without pumping the bulb. Poor...
  6. Gun Dog

    Did they make a change between the 72 & 73 Johnson 65

    I want to pickup a junk 65ESL72S for parts for my 65ESL73R. Both are power shift II. Specifically. I wanted to rebuild the lower unit and drop it on the 73. Did they make a change between years? Checking the parts numbers many parts cross reference, stator assembly, coil packs, engine gaskets...
  7. Gun Dog

    I was a bad boy today

    I just got in from a several hour trip one way. I shouldn't have bought it but I did. All original. Green! STR04861OD72. To dark for pictures tonight. Can't wait to show ya. I'll get the pictures up tomorrow.
  8. Gun Dog

    Starcraft mariner flotation

    I've been looking at CC boats for a winter project. I've looked at several Angler glass boats and a couple of Starcraft mariners. I can't see how the aluminum boats can stay level in the water in the event of a swamp and bilge failure. It seams there is minimal foam for flotation. I have a...
  9. Gun Dog

    Performance issues 1995 88 spl rude

    It's sunny and in the 60's today. I thought I'd trouble shoot a few issues between striper fishing. I was out last weekend second time this year. I couldn't get the rpms over 3500. Sucked up 10 gallons of fuel in in about 45 minutes (12 miles). Sounded like the engine was running rich maybe to...
  10. Gun Dog

    Did Sno-Bol change their formula?

    I just got back from Ace Hardware with a bottle of Sno-Bol. Read the ingredients and it states Hydrochloric acid. Is this the same as Oxilic acid?
  11. Gun Dog

    Belly To big. Added tilt to helm

    Took the boat out on the river two weeks ago for a striper tourney. It was about 30 degrees. I had on many layers to keep warm. I sat down behind the helm and my belly was up tight against the wheel. It was hard steer. A bit tight. Come to find out it wasn't the belly but the cold weather made...
  12. Gun Dog

    FAQ cold start question

    The instructions on the cold starts were great . On my '95 Evinrude 88 SPL where is the fast idle position? Single lever throttle control. I thought I just had the neutral position. This could explain my hard starts.
  13. Gun Dog

    Fuel tank and batteries

    I've always been told that these two don't mix. However in my bass boat I have a bank of three batteries snugged up tight to my tank. I going to up grade this compartment and would like any suggestions. The compartment is well vented. The tank is well vented to the aft exterior. There are a...
  14. Gun Dog

    Photos. Is the gel coat shot or can it be restored

    Hi Folks, I'm new to the site. It's a great forum and has helped answer many questions. Attached are some photos of the metallic gel coat on my Cajun bass boat. Can the scratches be rubbed out or should I sand them out? Also below the water line, the surface of the paint is covered with white...
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