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  1. LubeDude

    Follow the build!

    Chevy guy with a Ford! I decided that I needed a project for the winter so here it is: 1969 Fairlane 500, 302 c4 auto Granny car. It has not been on the road for about 10 years and has been in a garage and started occationally. It vertually has "NO" rust other than some surface rust. This...
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    Lower unit questions!

    J200STLED: Is this a standard shaft engine, 20". Will a long shaft unit fit? Is it just the shaft length? If so is it easy to change out the shaft?
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    Bio fuel not the answer!

    At least here in Oregon! http://www.kpic.com/news/local/25651254.html
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    1994 Chevy 6.5 Diesel

    I have a freind that is looking at a 1994 3/4 ton Chevy 4X4 supercab truck which has the 6.5 Turbo that is a 9 out of a ten as far as maintenance and condition. Truck has all service records and has 125,000 miles. My question is, how reliable was this early diesel engine? I never thought that...
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    Another NGK's vs Champions Dehadly

    Motor in question: 1996 Johnson 3 ltr Looper J200STLED I have found that the QV 16V Surface gap plugs start better, runs smoother throughout the whole RPM range! I rarely run WOT anymore due to the gas prices and when I do the lakes I run on I can get from one end to the other in less than ten...
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    Chinese Blue Angels

    Sorry if this has been posted before! How in the world do you train a Gold Fish? http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v519/LubeDude/?action=view&current=TrainingGoldfish.flv
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    More computer help!

    I,m somewhat Computer literat but know nothing about Wi-Fi. If I get a Wi-Fi board for my home computer and it picks up a signal, do I need a special program to take advantage of it?
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    Draining trim system!

    Sometimes ya just need some help! I have looked all through my manual on my engine. 1996 200HP, J200STLED. I want to drain and refill the trim fluids it is very dark and smelly, (Probably the original). I have come to the conclution that the only way to drain it is to lift it all the way up...
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    ???? Bow Lift?????

    OK, just what is it in the design of the blades on a prop that give it Bow Lift. I have a Solas Scorpion that carries the Bow of my Stratos 19' Bass Boat incredably but blows out after break over) with a top speed of 70 + or Minus depending on conditions. on the other hand a Turbo Lightning of...
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    You have to see this!

    I'm not sure if it has been discussed before as I have been gone, But this is a HUGE ship!!! http://www.jtashipphoto.dk/jtashipphoto.dk%201/Emma%20Maersk/emma_maersk.htm Now I know how Wal Mart gets all its stuff from China. World's Largest Cargo Ship. Get a load of this ship! 15,000...
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    Who reads the newspaper?

    The Demographics of American Newspapers : 1. The Wall Street Journal is read by the people who run the country. 2. The Washington Post is read by people who think they run the country. 3. The New York Times is read by people who think they should run the country and who are very...
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    The opening of the Democratic National Convention

    7:00 pm Opening flag burning 7:15 pm Pledge of Allegiance to the U.N. 7:20 pm Ted Kennedy proposes a toast 7:25 pm Nonreligious prayer and worship with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton 7:45 pm Ceremonial tree hugging 7:55 pm Ted Kennedy proposes a...
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    Decarbed my truck

    With all the talk lately about decarbing different vehicles, I had some time today so this is what I did. 1993 Ford Ranger 5sp, 4 ltr with 193,000 miles give or take. I bought it with 98,000. Has always had a rough Idle and pinged badly going up hills so I had to shift down to stop it but ran...
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    Now that's torque!

    http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v519/LubeDude/?action=view&current=CordlessDrill.flv
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    Idle problem

    The engine is a 1996 Johnson 200, compresion is even at 100#'s give or take a couple. I had the link and sink done buy a shop I trust basically for this problem. [Everything was messed up]. It Idles fine @ about 850 RPM, [which it didn`t before], But when I put it in gear it will idle for...
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    This is just amazing!

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4776181634656145640&hl=en
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    My experience at a Tournament this Saturday@

    My experience at a Bass tournament I actually had a hand in starting this Bass club [Umpqua Valley Bassmasters] back in the mid 70?s, was very active and was President several times and Secretary also. The club has done very well over the years and I`m proud to say that I was a part of it...
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    Smart Tab and Prop test #2

    "And just how, LD, does that topic become Non-Boating"? Early stages of Alzhimers!!!! I forgot where I was! :)
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    Smart Tabs and Prop test

    I thought I would post this here also as some may not see it in the Prop section. 1996 Stratos 295 19' Bass Boat with a 200 Johnson Looper. Light wind 5-10 MPH Water temp 60* Slight ripple on the water Perfect for testing. OK, With the 14 1/2" X 26P Raker, the top speed was 65.2 GPS, all...
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    Smart tab and prop test

    I though I would also post this here as some may not see it in the prop section. 1996 Stratos 295 19' Bass Boat with a Johnson 200. Lake conditions were: Light wind 5-10 MPH Water temp 60* Slight ripple on the water Perfect for testing. OK, With the 14 1/2" X 26P Raker, the top speed was...
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