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    I dont want to be discourteous , but...

    I didn't want to jack the "Idiocracy at the launch" thread but I had a question to offer to the group. WSDavis posting exactly mimics our ramp setup. Four launch lanes on two docks. (1x23x4). There is a wide road on the right side for the approach and prep while leaving on the left side to...
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    Should I?????

    Planning on adding a dive ladder to my boat. The best place for the bracket is on the starboard side right where the HIN is located. Is it a bad idea to bolt the bracket over the numbers. And a step further, at least one bolt hole will go through and deface some of the digits. I live in Florida...
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    Voltage - Regulator - Everytime I think I know what I'm dooin'....

    Voltage regulator died. Troubleshot with ac multimeter at two yellow wires at about 1500 rpm - puts out 32 volts. So I ordered a OEM 0585219 RECTIFIER & REGULATOR What came was a 0439561 which is evidently the replacement part. My problem is the existing regulator has two yellow, one grey...
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    2000 ox66 head & cover torque specs

    2000 ox66 -- Finally cleaning the water passages to remove scale. anyone happen to know the torque specs for the heads and water covers for re-assembly? Many thanks!
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    01 200 ox overheats

    My buddies engine is overheating. We replaced the thermostats and PRV. He claims the impeller was replaced a few months ago. New stats helped but motor still overheats at about 3800 rpm consistently. Pees a good stream, stream is cool while alarm sounds can hold my hand for two seconds on head...
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    AC help please

    I live in SW Florida and my AC is running continuously and will not maintain temperature. Looking for suggestions. Here is what I have - American Standard 4 ton 15 SEER split system about 4 years old. My house is 2100sqft under air 3BR 2 bath CBS construction built in 85 with a bunch of blown...
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    77' ford 351 windsor counter rotation

    A little bit out of my comfort zone here so be gentile :) My friend has a 77 Ski Natique with a ford 351 Windsor that runs backwards - counter rotating. I am helping him re-build the bottom end. He ran it low on oil and it developed a rod knock. To make a long story short it seems the main...
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    Prop seal - How difficult to change?

    J150EXEOM 1995 - How difficult is it to replace the gear case seals? Is total dis-assembly required? Reading my factory manual makes it look like a tough job with lots of specialized tools. For a competent persons first time in the gear case is this big job?
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    Humminbird DownImaging update is availabe!! YEA!!!

    Free Download: 987c SI Combo Update (version 4.770 - 0 bytes) Description: And it's free!!!! 1/14/2010 12:00:00 AM - v4.770 Adds Down Imaging. Adds LakeMaster compatibility. Adds GPS improvements. Adds new 2D sonar color palettes. Adds New SI sonar color palettes. Improves trolling motor noise...
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    Free tywrap tip of the day :)

    Reading an article on the Johnson repair board about Wyraps made me remember this tip, and I thought I would share. When you cut a Tywrap with wire cutters or diagonal cutters (dikes) if you cut the Tywrap by the edge it will not cut you open and make you bleed like it does if you cut it on...
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    New Years - What will you be celebrating?

    I personally am celebrating the end of 09'. What a year... I suggest that instead of slowly dropping the 2010 ball in the gardens they throw off the old 09' ball and let it smash on the sidewalks. What do you think?
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    Corrision inhibitors

    My 1995 150"s had a wax like light amber coating sprayed on them. I dont know if the previous owner did it or the dealer (one owner boat). Anyone have any idea what the heck this stuff was. I rebuilt the engine and would like to re-coat it. The original stuff worked well, neither engine has...
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    Power Grab... My new favorite adhesive

    Power Grab is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. Anyone ever use this stuff? I've used it to hold cable modems, routers, brick power supplies, outlet strips etc to the undersides of cabinets and other places where your installing something that you want to stay put but in 5 years you'll be...
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    Can I tow this with my Durango 4x4 Hemi?

    Can I tow this with my Durango 4x4 Hemi? 5.7L One axle has good brakes. --- Actually this was in this months PMY
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    Does "slippage" increase with twins?

    Not having any problems but when I run a slippage calculator my boat comes up at about 14%. Does "slippage" increase with twins? I know 10% ish is about normal but no one specifies single or twin. Thanks!
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    iPhones and Navionics Charts

    Did you all know that there is a Navionics app for the iPhone 3g's? It's like $7.00 and covers the entire east coast. Great app for a backup GPS. There's also a photo mode that when you take a picture it embeds the GPS coordinates in the file. (Handy for marking a way point in an unobtrusive...
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    1995-150 Is 15.2 volts at WOT too high?

    1995-150 Is 15.2 volts at WOT too high? I searched and it seemed that 18 was officially considered too high. Many many thanks!
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    I called the cops!

    Since everyone's calling the cops lately I thought I might relate a recent and rare call for me. I called the cops, on the cops. I was driving on a busy 3-lane 45mph road in town on a Friday afternoon at 4:30pm. I was driving on the inside lane and to my right was a local non-badged...
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    Just wondering.. Is a 4 stroke WOT the same as a 2 stroke?

    Just wondering.. Is a 4 stroke WOT the same as a 2 stroke? It seems like my 150's at 5800 are screaming. Do the equivalent 4 strokes run that fast? If so that's a lot of hardware spinning.... Thanks, Richard
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    Ok the strap win's but why?

    The strap on the winch wins by a huge margin in the previous poll. But why? (This is multiple guess so it's easy!) Personally I'm a cable user, a 2-6-7 to be exact. I feel it supports larger loads better (my boats 6000+ lbs), it came with the trailer and I'm old and 'I've always had a cable...
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