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    Republicans & Democrats

    I found this over at "Scream & Fly". It made me think of some of the people over here, so I thought some you might enjoy this joke. I'm sure some of you will not like it because it strikes a nerve - that's tough, get over it!<br /><br />A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. <br...
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    What is the best grease for trailer hubs?

    I saw jmstub's post about trailer bearings. It just so happens that I am replacing the bearings on my trailer.<br /><br />What is the best kind of grease to use for trailer hubs?<br /><br />Thanks to all, Gold Bear ;)
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    115 Merc - sticking choke

    This weekend I found a problem with my 1972, inline six 115 Merc. I hope this may help others.<br /><br />The choke linkage is connected to the electric solenoid by an approx 1/16" thick braided wire, that has a pressed on link / pin at the bottom end. The pin fits into the linkage in a...
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    Motor support bar or not?

    Motor support bar or not? I recently bought an old 1977 Ebb Tide 16' bass boat that has an Inline 6 cylinder 115 HP Mercury outboard.<br /><br />The previous owner apparently positioned the boat forward on the trailer so that the after-most roller lines up just aft of the transom - in order to...
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    New (old) boat, year of 115 Merc?

    I have just bought a 1977 EbbTide bass boat with a 115 Mercury with tilt/trim. I believe the motor is about the same year as the boat, but I'm not sure. The serial number on the motor is 3428314. Can you please tell me the year this motor was made? <br /><br />I have recently found this...
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