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harringtondav replied to the thread something new coming in electric OB.

Cute idea, but physics makes it impractical, and expensive. Li ion batteries weigh about 10#/kWh. The std 75 kWh battery will weigh...
Feb 11, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread 4.3 Replacing exhaust manifolds - ditch nylon drain plugs?.

My previous '96 4.3 LX's blue nylon plugs survived 25 years of winterizing. Finger tight per @Bondo reply #6. No tape, no sealant. If...

Feb 10, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Tool recommendations.

Every tool mentioned above for diagnostics and basic disassembly. Getting into the power head and lower unit can get more complicated...

Feb 9, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch.

The original bar was an Oregon bar. Stenciled Husqvarna, stamped Oregon. The sprocket is the idler sprocket in the nose of the bar...

Feb 7, 2024
harringtondav reacted to dingbat's post in the thread Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch with Like.

Never heard of greasing a bar or drive sprocket until now. Must be a husqvarna thing. Bought my Stihl 028 in Spring of 1990. With two...

Feb 7, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch.

I bought my first new chain saw in 2008. Husqy 450 Rancher. I made sure it was full of their fancy blue chain oil, and ran it for...

Feb 7, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread 1991 Rinker seems like it runs out of fuel..

I sounds like you isolated the problem by bypassing the water separating filter head. Might be worth removing it and checking for...

Feb 3, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Tilt/trim pump.

FYI. The two trim solenoids and the starter slave solenoid were the same parts in my past 1996 4.3LX power package. Useful in a pinch.

Feb 1, 2024
harringtondav reacted to crazy charlie's post in the thread Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled? with Like.

Wow!!! This is almost as good as an oil thread.Almost....Forgot to mention that rainwater is what my grandfather used .Charlie

Feb 1, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?.

My observations about rain water weren't to justify drinking the stuff, only to use it top off a battery. Many of my many batteries are...

Feb 1, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?.

I'm less picky. Rain water is condensed clouds. H2O. The only contaminates are what washes out of the air. My Pa in law collected it...

Feb 1, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o.

I fabbed up these puller hooks. I put a small hose clamp around the rods above the carrier to hold the points in the holes in the seal...
Feb 1, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread What size prop and pitch.

The drive reduction ratio is the key bit of information needed. Also prop pitch on your OMC is important. What ratio is in your OMC...

Jan 30, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Lower unit wont seperate from top plate i/0 alpha one.

I have a few oak wedges in my stash. If I can crack the joint a bit, it's coming off. ....Same for a lower unit pull. Dab a little...

Jan 30, 2024
harringtondav replied to the thread Honda BF200 temperature alarm during flush with mufs.

My current VP 4.3 has two flush connectors. One on the transom, the other next to the engine. Same hose I reckon with a T to the water...

Jan 29, 2024

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