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    Calkins trailer need to make u frames

    I have a 1980 single axel Calkins with tubular u frames (3) rear frame is straight forward, flat u shape, front and middle are the same shapes but have compound bends. I need to replace them and have no chance of just buying them as Calkins is no more. They are formed from 2 1/2" schedule 40...
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    polyester resin peanut butter /catalyst %

    I was wondering if more than the 1.5% or 2% catalyst is necessary when making peanut butter. I know when you add fillers to other catalized material you often need to increase the catalyst since you are spreading the molecules out with fillers?
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    Precision Marine boat builders around the 70's or 80's anyone know of them?

    Got a boat title says Precision Marine as the manufacture and I can't find them, lot's of the same name but not builders. Just curious where it was built and history of company. See pics in thread about "building gunnels on a roll top boat" 1550 Bandit.
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    Build a gunnel for a roll top boat hull?

    I have a small 16' v hull boat for fishing, this boat has what I am calling a rolled topside edge, I would like to build a gunnel so I can have rod holders and a closed bow front (place for a cleat) as well as cleats in the rear. Then I can put a rub rail around the perimeter. The question is...
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    Yamaha 4 strokes getting fuel in the oil

    Over the last 4 months I've worked on four yamaha's 50, 60 and 70 hp all made in the last 7 or 8 years with oil saturated with gas. One fellow had gotten some E85 and it literaly disolved his fuel pump diaphram and let fuel directly into his valve cover through the fuel pump until it was ready...
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    2004 suzuki DF140 plug wire order

    The spark plug wires are each numbered on the wire, 1 through four, upper coil supplies #1 and #2, bottom #3 and #4, so from uppermost spark plug down to the bottom it would be #2, #3, #4 and bottom #1. Have I gotten this correct?
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    1999 Johnson 70 hp plee 2 stroke alarm wiring question

    I recently bought this motor and it runs well, VRO is removed and were on the mix. I have original control box with a horn mounted under the dash, when igntion switch to on position all warning lights light up and then go off one at a time as well as a momentary beep. I think this is as it...
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    Deathanol strikes again! a sad tale..

    90 hp Honda 4 stroke BBBL4801958 on 24' pontoon boat/ 45 hrs on rig. That's the good news. Lady called me to help get her boat cleaned up and running, her husband died 4 yrs ago and boat was stored under a stand of pine and oaks... I can say this is the first time I have cleaned a boat starting...
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    Volvo 290DP Driveshaft broken

    I have a bad pinion gear and need to replace it. I suspect it has probably damaged the drive gears for both props now. I haven't pulled it down yet as I am trying to get my ducks and parts in a row. I have another complete lower gear case that has a broken drive shaft (broken at turned spot as...
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    1994 yamaha 225 txrs falters at mid range

    I am trying to help a friend with the above motor, it seems to run well at all speeds until around 3200 rpm where it falls out, breaks up. More throttle and picks up (3400 rpm) and runs fine above the rpms stated. No heat issues, no oil issues... Two yamaha mechs. have looked at it one yamaha...
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    Hi fuel pressure/ need relief

    1997 Volvo GSI PLKD manu. 4/97 Ser.# 4110143930 w/ DP290A. After Don's assistance regarding the correct manual I see that this TBI's fuel pressure should be around 9-13 psi... mine is at 28lbs. psi. Three years ago I had a low pressure pump go and I replaced the pressure regulator then and had...
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    code 33- 5.7 tbi-1997 GSI 275 hp

    I have had some overfuel problems and replaced ect sensor and seemed to resolve problem, however I recently got the diagnostic tool from e-bay and flash code is 33, I replaced map sensor and cleared according to instructions and still have code 33. Also when I install this tool my IAC valve...
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    Feul pressure question Volvo 5.7 GSI

    I have a 1997 Volvo 275 HP GSI 5.7 TBI. I would like to know what the correct pessoure at the fuel supply schrader valve (post high pressure pump) is supposed to be? I am suddenly having problems with injectors (faulty spray pattern) and am wondering among other things if this ethanol is...
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