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    Lou C replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    As I have posted before I have not had any trouble with Kenda Bias ply K550 tires, the first few sets came from Taiwan, a spare came...
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    Lou C replied to the thread How do I safely remove anti-siphon and intake line?.
    I searched around on other boating websites as well (esp The Hull Truth) and the consensus is to get rid of that screen. My original...
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    Lou C replied to the thread How do I safely remove anti-siphon and intake line?.
    This can be a tough job, due to corrosion and even overtightening in the initial installation. I would make sure I ruled out other...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 2003 horizon 200= do you have to pull the engine to replace the steering cable?.
    When I replaced my steering actuator, I had to remove the exhaust on both sides to get at the actuator & the cable...not an easy job but...
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    Lou C replied to the thread How do I safely remove anti-siphon and intake line?.
    You want to put a thin wrench on that hex fitting that’s on top of the tank to hold it steady when removing the pick up tube. I was able...
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    Lou C replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.
    Just amazing Ted, your project is an inspiration to us all and beyond that, any job I have to do, becomes a lot smaller/less challenging...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Being in salt water for years I have coated the fittings for the hoses on the thermostat housing and front circulating pump with marine...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold discovery?.
    for some reason that's a Vortec 4.3 issue only, the pre-Vortec didn't have that issue. Just pulling the bottom end of the big hose on...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Oil 4 stroke Mercury 115hp.
    When evaluating oils for marine use, one thing I will notice is this: after running the boat up on plane for a while, slow down, let the...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold discovery?.
    It seems unlikely because it's much easier to drain the manifolds on most V6s and V8s than the block drains. After my first experience...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold discovery?.
    It’s not salt water so much it’s the pain of getting at the drains on V6s & V8s, that’s what would stop me from buying another. You wait...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Oil 4 stroke Mercury 115hp.
    IIRC when Merc came out with their 25/40 mineral oil they also said that if it wasn't available you could use straight 30 in cooler...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold discovery?.
    I have seen guys who are commercial fishermen out in my harbor with their boats....some are left out all winter, this year it was in the...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Oil 4 stroke Mercury 115hp.
    I have used the expensive Mercury/Quicksilver oil and gotten excellent oil analysis results on my old 4.3 that still has the original 38...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Exhaust manifold discovery?.
    Low maintenance boat = outboard Raw water cooled I/O = unforgiving of even 1 mistake Closed cooled I/O is better but there'd still be...
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