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    JD mower transmission

    Considering buying a project mower that runs but has transmission problems. I can get it for 1/3 of the price of a fully functioning mower. It's a mid nineties John Deere with a hydro transmission. I'm hoping it's just a belt of something.... So I'm wondering if the tranny is bad is it...
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    Smart tabs for trolling

    John or others, I remember reading something about tabs designed to slow the boat down during trolling. Are we going to see them on the market soon?
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    Lots of good news

    Got married in August, we are expecting in May and I picked up Daisy (see avatar) a couple of weeks ago.
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    Number 1

    The very first post in the Four Winns Owners group. Of course, it's November in MN and I won't see my Four Winns until April or May when I get it out of storage.
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    Tire pressure

    I don't know what tire pressure to run at. My car and SIL Tahoe have aftermarket wheels and tires. The tires say max pressure of 44psi and the drivers door says 32psi. Since we are not runing factory tire or size I think we should fill them near the tire rating max. The goodyear website...
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    running cool

    Help I'm losing sleep. I have read every post about cooling in iboats in the last 3 years and I'm not finding anwers. <br /><br />The boat is running cool, never warming up past the 125 degree mark. What I have done- tested the thermostat (160)and it is working but I replaced it anyway...
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    OUCH!!!!

    What caused the damage?
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    Ford Expedition strange gauges

    I have a 2000 ford expedition and lately when I start it when it's cold the gauges move all the way around and then back and then to normal. example the tach goes from zero rpms to 6000 and back to zero and then to idle. The truck isn't revving up anymore than a normal start. Is my truck...
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    50hp 4 stroke recommended...

    I will help a friend winterize his 01 50 hp 4 stroke mercury this weekend. Last time I helped him with the boat we couldn't find the owners manual. Since I didn't have any luck at the mercury website can someone help me with:<br /><br />Recommended oil, gear oil and the amount needed.<br /><br...
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    operating temp ?

    My boat used to run at 175 degrees once it warmed up and generally stayed there. It wasn't warming up so I replaced the thermostat and now it runs around 140. But moves around between 120 to 150. <br /><br />What temp should it be running at and should the temp move around or stay at/near a...
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    Battery drain or bad battery...

    Well I have been having some electrial problems lately, the one I can't seem to figure out is why my battery is draining down to the point it won't start the boat. It's happened a few times, I go out fishing, turn the radio on and the depth finder fish for a hour maybe 2 and go to start the...
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    This land....

    This is a really funny animation of Kerry and Bush set to the music. Check it out at www.jibjab.com
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    Replacing Thermostat

    I'm replacing the thermostat today, as long as the new one gets delivered that is, gasket too. I was wondering, the old gasket is really stuck to the block. Does is all need to be thoroughly removed? Was it put on with and adhesive? Do I need to do anything to the new one when I install it...
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    GPS Software Compatability

    Does anyone know if I can use a Magallen GPS with Mapsource (Garmin)? I ask because we have mapsource on our laptop and I was just given a used Magallen 310. I want to use the laptop when we travel. On the Magellan website they say compatible with other mapping software. Does that mean Mapsource?
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    GPS Software Compatability

    Does anyone know if I can use a Magallen GPS with Mapsource (Garmin)? I ask because we have mapsource on our laptop and I was just given a used Magallen 310. I want to use the laptop when we travel. On the Magellan website they say compatible with other mapping software. Does that mean Mapsource?
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    power steering fluid

    My PS fluid is a orange- ish color. I believe it used to be red. I'm assumeing some water got in. How and what is the fix? I bought some power steering & trim tilt fluid and it's clear (Quicksilver) the OEM stuff was red. Should I go get the stuff from the dealer or is the clear...
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    Trailer wiring and surge brakes

    I'm stumped. I get me boat out this spring and after looking things over notice my trailers disk brakes are a little rusty. This shouldn't be I just drove over a 100 miles and if the brakes were working the rust would be gone. After much trial and error I realized if the trailer wiring was...
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    Genmar sold...

    I read today that Genmar sold it's aluminum boat lines to Brunswick. That includes Lund, Crestliner and lowe (not sure on lowe) Also I heard Brunswick is the parent company of Mercury. That's interesting. Thoughts, opinions let's hear it.
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    sunk atv

    I'm considering the purchase of an ATV that was sunk and spent a couple of hours under the ice. I would like some opinions? If it's worth while project or problems. I would also have to get the atv running again. This would include buying a new battery and changing all the fluids. Anything...
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    Tranny fluid change

    According to the maintenance schedule my tow vehicle is due for new tranny fluid. Is this a DIY job? If so, whats the procedure. <br />Vehicle is a 2000 Eord Expedition eb 4x4 60k miles 5.4l <br /><br /> If this isn't a DIY thing what would I expect to pay to have it done.
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