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    Voltage rectifier and Tach issues

    I have a 1994 Evinrude 115hp with the simple rectifier and not the regulator. I had noticed that the voltmeter didn't exceed 12V when operating and pulled the rectifier to check the diodes. I found one of the diodes had shorted to ground but the other three were fine. When I replaced the...
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    gp760 on premix

    I have a 97 Yamaha GP760 that I am getting ready for the season.. Going to do a carb job and install a primer kit. I am also consider switching it to premix. In order to get to the lake I have to travel about a 1/2 mile on a river at pretty close to closed idle. Everything on the oil...
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    Any GM techs or other knowledgable opinions on my Suburban

    Here's the issue. I have a 2004 Chev Suburban with about 190K on it and it runs great. Problem is the electrical gremlins. I have had some problems pop up that I cannot solve that I think point to a failing BCM. Here is the list.. 1) I get a Service Airbag indicator with the idiot light...
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    Financial Setback, Need advice on storage....

    I store mine on my property in northwestern Wi on blocks. I build a 2x4 frame (I used PVC for a couple years but it collapsed) by running a beam down the center at about 7' off the deck. Every 8' I have a riser to hold it up. I have a 25' pontoon so I get a 30x40 tarp and drape it over the...
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    Building a deck in NW WI - need some tips

    I am rebuilding a deck off my cabin in WI and am trying to determine how to set my deck posts. The posts themselves only need to raise the deck level my be 1 foot to 2 feet off the ground. The current posts, from what i can tell, are only dug into the ground maybe 2.5 -3 ft with no concrete or...
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    Taking a shot - Anyone own a late 90's Buick Lesabre?

    I have a 97 Lesabre that my daughter used to rear end someone last fall. The one day she borrowed one of my cars, she bangs it up. The car is not worth taking it to the repair shop so it is redneck front end repair or I part it out. It runs beautifully (no radiator or condenser damage and...
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    question for the auto machanics - 2004 Suburban

    My wife started having a problem with her suburban. A couple weeks ago the air bag lite came on and it said to service air bag. No other symptoms. Today it started to do some funky stuff. The interior lights and door locks will cycle regularly at the same time. Probably every 5 seconds or...
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    Need a new lawn mower

    Looking at getting a new mower after 14 years with my old Honda. I am looking at models that mulch and bag, have variable speed rear wheel drive, and the blade brake clutch feature. My yard is about 1/3-1/2 acre and fairly level. I am looking at the following models. Anyone have experience...
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    Spring Break in Tampa

    I will be in the Tampa area the first weekend in April and never been there. I am looking to book a hotel on the beach and need advice on which communities would be good (St Pete, Clearwater??) and what properties are nice. I will have two teenagers with me and the wife and don't want to...
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    Looking at 2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab 5.7l hemi

    Re: Looking at 2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab 5.7l hemi Well I pulled the trigger. Drove her home last night. Now I get to go shopping for some accessories. It has ~45K on it and as an added bonus, it came with brand new tires on it. The guy who traded it in wanted specific tires on his new truck...
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    Looking at 2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab 5.7l hemi

    I am looking at this truck with less than 50K miles and looks real good drives great. All things I have read has said the new gen or RAM trucks are very good. Any personal experience I should know or look for?? Have these been reliable? My Suburban with the 5.3l powerplant has been awesome...
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    Great product for those who use gas cans to fill your boat

    I picked up this little pump because I hate standing there holding my 6 gal gas cans up while filling the tank on my toon. Sometimes I use three of them. Amazon.com: TERAPUMP TRHD03 2D Battery Operated Liquid, Gas, Water Transfer Pump w/Auto-Stop System (Leak protection)and Buzzer: Patio, Lawn...
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    Big dent in my summer plans

    Started our inaugural kickball season off tonight with a bang. As I was going to first base, I dug deeper for a little extra speed. My hamstring said no and down I went onto my arm where I did a roll, got back up and proceeded to first base. Their overthrow sent me to second. At that point I...
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    Planning a kitchen remodel

    As said above I am planning a kitchen remodel with myself and the general contractor, carpenter, plumber, electrician,etc.. I am only going to have the floor and drywall taping and painting done. That was a deal to my wife that I was not going to do it all.. Its going to be a near gut and I...
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    DIY Shrinkwrap

    I have been looking at doing my own shrnkwrapping this year as opposed to the tarp and frame method. Has anyone done this themselves? Looks like the materials can be had failry inexpensively but I don't want to spring for the heat gun. Just looking for personal experience/tips. Or is it...
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