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    Kwanza replied to the thread Alternator and fuel pump on Volvo Penta 3.0 GLP-D.
    Thank you. I have to correct my earlier update. The fused line from Battery+ was not connected to the alternator terminal where the...
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  • Watermann
    Watermann reacted to DWbaseball's post in the thread 1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break" with Like Like.
    Hey everyone. I wanted to share some pics of my latest boat project, a permanent ladder off the stern that goes over the splashwell...
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    Pmt133 replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    My girls corolla wears evenly as well to the point I also don't rotate them. I only really notice on my truck the outside edges on the...
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    Pmt133 reacted to dingbat's post in the thread Trailer tires. with Like Like.
    Just had a third set of Defender 2 on my daily (Civic) last week. Got 63k out of the last set. Put upper 50k’s on the previous two...
  • dingbat
    dingbat replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    Just had a third set of Defender 2 on my daily (Civic) last week. Got 63k out of the last set. Put upper 50k’s on the previous two...
  • Watermann
    Watermann replied to the thread Vent Hose Flange Question.
    Yeah factory style vents made in the 70's won't be found today, most today are stainless and plastic.
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    Pmt133 replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    Yeah. On those michelins it was like a switch. Went down hill quick but were still very good. Just no longer great. I probably could've...
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    Pmt133 reacted to Lou C's post in the thread Trailer tires. with Like Like.
    I think that's common, the rubber is starting to oxidize and dry out and becomes stiffer, so you lose grip. Especially noticeable in wet...
  • alldodge
    alldodge replied to the thread Alternator and fuel pump on Volvo Penta 3.0 GLP-D.
    Your motor does not have a mechanical fuel pump You have a break in a connection, don't know if that is inside the ALT or a wire. What...
  • Scott Danforth
    Scott Danforth replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.
    Unlike the Mars rover design team. most engineers use about 3 or 4 units of measure depending on the customer. And get the conversions...
  • Lou C
    Lou C replied to the thread Pushing Run-Flat tires to the limit.
    That's a good question.... if your vehicle has a spare and you buy new tires do you replace the spare? I bet most don't Here's a story...
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  • Lou C
    Lou C replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    Even with only local driving, safety, esp with a single axle trailer. Yeah I know most people don't even think twice about any of this...
  • Lou C
    Lou C replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    I think that's common, the rubber is starting to oxidize and dry out and becomes stiffer, so you lose grip. Especially noticeable in wet...
  • JimDirt
    JimDirt replied to the thread Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order.
    Will one 12 oz can be enough to paint my gear case? I finally got all the parts for it
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  • tpenfield
    tpenfield replied to the thread Pushing Run-Flat tires to the limit.
    4 new tires went on yesterday . . . Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus RFT The car rides nicely. The Admiral's car went in for a couple of...
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