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    Replace fuel line in rigging hose?

    Hello all, have been doing maintenance on my 1994 Yamaha 150. Started replacing all of the fuel lines from the tank to the engine with new A1 EPA hose. None of my hoses were falling apart, aside from the fact they are from 1994. The hose in the rigging tube is a bit of a mystery. It's a...
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    Yamaha water pump wear plate. Plastic coated?

    Hello all! Trying to get my new to me Yamaha 150TXRS in shape for the season. Bought an OEM water pump kit and went to install the wear plate. The plate feels like it has a plastic coating on it. Not sure if this needs to be removed before installing or if it's just the way the plate is...
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    Aircraft humor

    This Is a funny one for anyone who works on any kind of aircraft, or any machines that require a log to be kept on maintenance and service inquires. I fix aircraft for a living, you will find this one funny even if you do not.<br /><br /><br />It takes a college degree to fly a plane but only a...
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    Things You Didn't Know

    A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.<br /><br />A snail can sleep for three years.<br /><br />All polar bears are left handed.<br /><br />American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by<br /> eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.<br /><br />Americans on average eat 18 acres...
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    Another Tuesday Funny

    Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy takes out his phone and calls the emergency services. <br /><br />He gasps: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says: "Calm down, I can help. First...
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    Haling Ladyfish

    Tried one of your home tips that you posted a little while back. Melting the ice on steps with hot water and Dawn soap. This tip works great! The soap lets the water sheet off of the concrete. The water evaporates quickly because of the addition of the Dawn dish soap. Steps were clean and dry in...
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    Any stamp collectors here?

    First off thanks are in order. It's great to be able to come here and ask questions and get answers from such friendly and informative people. Thanks everyone for all the great help that you always give me!<br /><br />OK. Here's the question. Mother has been collecting stamps since she was a...
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    What's everyone's favorite TV program?

    Used to like ER. Lately it's either a repeat or boring. Think Everybody Loves Raymond is a hoot. Wife got me into Grey's Anatomy. Good show with an even drama/comedy mix. Of course I love anything on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, and TLC. What does everyone else like to watch...
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    Lost handbag

    I saw this the other day in my travels. The first thing that I thought is "my money is sentimental to me too!" :D
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    Anyone here own a Lincoln Mark VIII

    Wife needs a newer car. I have always loved the Lincoln Mark series. It's sleek and luxurious. I showed the wife some pics of the car and she said she would drive it. Looking to buy a 96 or 97 these years seem to fit into my price range $2000.00-$5000.00 range. My question is does anyone own...
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    A few love poems

    Not to be taken seriously! Use these lines at your own risk! I'm not resposible for sudden divorce, being forced to sleep on the couch, damage to your boat by your wife, having to do your own laundry....etc. Now that the legal info is done, read and laugh! :D <br /> <br /><br />Love may be...
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    Hot water boiler making kettling noises

    Hey everyone! Have a question about my 33 year old hydronic (closed system) hot water boiler. I have taken good care of this system in it's lifetime. It heats well and quickly too. Flush every year, bleed all air, inspect all parts and replace anything that is not up to snuff. The last few years...
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    What's your favorite avatar?

    I know it's a silly excuse to start a thread. But it's Thursday and I have nothing to do here at work except work. And no one wants to be bothered by that! Besides we need to destract LadyFish away from all the bad blonde jokes floating around on this board! :D ;) <br /><br />So who's...
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    George Forman New G5 Grill

    Hello! Anyone own one of these? The wife is starting to get the itch to want to buy one. We had the older style Forman grill. The teflon coating wears off and everything you cook on it burns and sticks. :mad: Nice to use inside when raining, would rather just fire up the gas BBQ outside...
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    Home network questions for IT or computer guys. Need some help!

    Hello all! Worked through the weekend here at home setting up a home network. Purchased 10/100 cards for two pc's, wireless router with wireless pc card for laptop, DSL modem and spliter (main telco pots splitter). Here's the skinny on my problem. Hooked up the modem and router. Installed the pc...
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