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    1980 115 hp merc

    Please bear with me as this is not my boat but a buddy I am trying to help and the boat is at his place not mine.. Its a 80 or 81 merc motor..He just bought recently and wanted to get it started..I was told the boat was winterized and not used at all in the 2012 season. Fresh gas and oil mix...
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    frigidaire washer guru?

    I have a frigidaire affinity front load washer, model number ATF7000ESI, serial number xc6511608, 12/06 is im guessing manufactured date. I will start the washer with the load of clothes in, having already added soap to the soap tray, I walked away once door lock came on and water started...
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    Any Charter captains here?

    Im looking for any and all info on what it takes to get a captains license in Florida.. any first hand knowledge or ideas on what you should have and could have done but didnt do? Its always been a dream of mine to relocate south and run my own charter, while Im still a good ways away from...
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    Dallas Tx

    Heading to Dallas area next weekend for the Michigan vs Alabama game...Staying a few days and wanting to do some site seeing and what not.. We will have our own rental car so driving distance isnt to much of an issue..Im looking for any feedback on any "must see" things while out there. Normally...
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    attic insulation

    I have a 2 story house which I need some help with attic ventilation.. My house does not have any soffit overhangs on the front or back. I have 5 roof vents that were cut in with my new roof, and without overhangs and soffit vents the roofer recommended vented drip edge to try and get some...
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    Central ac help

    I have a carrier central ac unit that has been here since I bought the house in 2000..I have not had to sink a dime into this unit at all so I consider myself lucky and thankful..Although with this heat wave much of the north the ac has been used a lot this year already. It seems to be...
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    Lawn help...

    My yard has unfortunately taken a back seat to some of my other projects I have kept myself busy with the past few years, and its now time to get it under control..My yard has alot of clovers, plus dandelions, and some small blue little flowers all over the place ,(If im not mistaken these blue...
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    electrical ??

    Im wiring a barn for my aunt and uncle, and they normally go above and beyond in normal thinking on the amenities they want for this barn. My Aunt has the idea that there will be 8 or 9 incadescent lights mounted in the overhang facing the driveway. She wants me to wire these lights so she can...
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    2002 dodge durango strange brake problem

    My durango sits parked most of the time unless I have hauling or taking the boat out where I cant use my car..The other day I was driving the durango and the brake pedal felt odd, but figured it was more because Im not used to driving it on a regular basis..I was coming up to a red light and had...
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    Dethatch lawn

    When is the best time to dethatch the lawn..I know it needs done, but we've had so much rain lately the ground is really wet...should I wait until the ground dries, or is this a mid summer job?
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    Outboard value vs NADA

    Is there a better place to find a fair value for outboard motors, if you look up older boat motors and nada has values listed as 30 and 40$ for a 35 hp motor...but I have never seen outboards for sale that cheap..?
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    Unsure of year of engine?

    There is a metal serial # tag on transom for the Mercruiser stern drive..# is 2072096 The side of the valve cover says 120 hp in faded letters There is a metal tag near the bell housing area with a serial # of2059170 And cast into the side of the block just above the starter is the number...
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    Portable generator???

    I have a coleman powermate 6250 generator, that runs off of a briggs and Stratton 10hp OHV motor.... The generator runs great, starts always on first pull..I found out this weekend the emergency oil shutoff works as either it got tampered with or vibrated the oil fill plug out and shot 1/2qt oil...
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    Iboats, dont let me down....lol TV question

    I have a friend, who's tv went out on her.. I will just copy and paste what she sent me... Anybody have any idea what it could be or a cost involved? She is a single mom of 2 youngins and cant really afford to take the tv into a repair shop only to be told its something out fo her price range...
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    Pool ??

    I have one of those easy up pool setups with the inflatable ring at the top..Ive had it for 5 or 6 years now and havent had to much trouble until now. The inflatable ring has been patched a couple of times in the past for small holes and such, well I have a leak in this thing and for the life...
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