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    Impeller problems

    I have a 76 rude 55 HP model 55673. How can I tell if the impeller is working properly without tearing it all apart? I have the service manual so if I have to I can replace it easily. Thanks. Chris
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    lights wiring

    I have a switch for my lights that is off/on/on. What wires get hooked to the back? I know one is ground and one is power but what is the third for? Thanks
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    Laying tape

    I know this has probably been covered in the past but I want to be sure i understand how to do it. I am reattaching my floor to hull with fiberglass tape. I have the materials so what is the process? I planned on fillet, then epoxy, then tape, then epoxy then more epoxy. Can someone please go...
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    Sandpaper

    I have a 7" sander/polisher and I can not find 7" sanding disks anywhere. Does anyone know where to find them?<br />Mark42, You have the same sander, did you find any for yours??
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    76 evinrude 55 tune up???

    I have a 76 evinrude 55horse that I had given to me last year and it runs great and starts right up. My question is who knows the last time it was tuned or had anything done to it. What should I do, besides changing plugs, to this motor? <br />1976 Evinrude<br />Model 55673<br />I also have a...
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    Fiberglass tape and how much Epoxy

    I am redoing the joint between my floor and the hull on my 14' MFG Niagara. <br /><br />1. What type of fiberglass tape should I use and how should I do it?<br /><br />2. How much epoxy resin should I get? Could I get away with just a quart or should I get 2 quarts? It is just that it's so...
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    Cutting/sanding fiberglass

    Just a helpful hint: Along with all the protective gear, if you cover all exposed skin(neck, hands face, etc) with baby powder before you work it will keep you from getting all the 'glass in your pores. The baby powder fills your pores so the 'glass won't. Then just shower and your good as new.....
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    Adding trailer brakes

    Does anyone have any suggestions on adding brakes to a trailer that doesn't already have them? Any help even where to get kits or parts would help. Thanks
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