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  1. Gary H NC

    Adults only thread

    Is anyone else able to open the Merc PDF manuals..?? I can't get them to open....just sets there waiting..:(
  2. Gary H NC

    Mercury 4 stroke questions

    Trying to look some parts up online without much luck. Thought you Merc pros could help. 2002 90HP ELPT Serial,OT-563433 Need a part number for the impeller kit, What spark plugs? How much oil the crank case holds and any other tips for the impeller change and changing the oil. My first 4...
  3. Gary H NC

    What filter?

    Anyone tell me offhand what oil filter for a 89 Merc 4.3? Fram or Purolator number or cross reference... Thanks...
  4. Gary H NC

    Boat still winterized...

    I can't believe its almost April and my boat is still under its winter wrap up. Between the job search that is going no where and days of rain that feels like it never ends the poor boat is still up on blocks...:rolleyes: I used Stabil in the fuel but only had 1/2 of tank..(when gas was over 4...
  5. Gary H NC

    Free Sea Doo....

    I had a guy that works with the wife give us a 96 model Seadoo. Its just like the one we already had but this one has been sitting for over 2 years and not run. I brought it home and charged the batteries and it would not turn over. Pulled the spark plugs and it spins over fine but is shooting...
  6. Gary H NC

    The winter blues....

    Everyone have it? (except you Florida and Southern Cal Folks) Its starting to set in bad with me. I wish i could trailer to Florida for a few weeks...Man its only January too...:rolleyes: Between that and the job search thats going nowhere its going to be a long winter.. I did get my...
  7. Gary H NC

    Iboats discount code

    I remember a week or so back that there was a discount code for forum members. Does anyone know what it was??
  8. Gary H NC

    Prop cupping question.

    I have 2 different 19 pitch SS props. One is the factory Johnson prop and one is the Stilleto AdvantageII Both are very similar with the aftermarket prop being high polished and the stock prop is more of a brushed SS prop. I noticed the Stilleto has a good bit more cupping in the blades. Will...
  9. Gary H NC

    Tax Resolution Services

    Anyone here ever need to use one? I know the ones on TV are a bunch of scams..Few are really any kind of Attorney but just Accountants. Talked to a couple of them and the fees are unreal. They want like 1000 bucks down and 300 to 400 a months payments while they drag out your case. I looked...
  10. Gary H NC

    Another great design by GM

    The water pump went out on my truck this morning!:( Why in the he** did they design the pulley and fan clutch with that huge nut that needs to be taken off to get the dang fan clutch and pulley off? The older GM engines was just take the 4 or 5 bolts off the fan and it all came apart. I guess...
  11. Gary H NC

    Just realized i hit 5000

    Wow a promotion in rank!:D Took me long enough...lol!
  12. Gary H NC

    Zinc Chromate Primer Question

    I have always used the Tempo brand but its no longer made.I bought the Moeller brand.After 3 light coats it has dried with a rough finish. No info i can find says this primer is sandable.. Anyone run into this? Should i sand the primer or paint then wet sand? Thought about going over the primer...
  13. Gary H NC

    Any GM techs? 2007 Saturn Aura

    Having a problem with our Saturn Aura. It has 50k on the clock and just started this problem. I keep getting a low oil warning on the digital display. Checked the oil and it was a little less than 1/2 quart low.Topped it off and the warning went off. That lasted about 100 miles and now the...
  14. Gary H NC

    Gasket sealer

    Does anyone know if the brush on type aviation gasket sealer is ok to use on the powerhead base gasket for my V-6 crossflow? Thanks
  15. Gary H NC

    This is a puzzler...ok Pro's question for you.(UPDATE)

    I noticed my last time out this season i am getting exhaust stains on the upper part of the mid section. Its mostly in the front area closest to the transom bracket. It comes out from under the small plastic shroud.I removed the shroud and can not see where it could be coming from. The motor...
  16. Gary H NC

    SeaFoam Idea

    I'm getting ready to fog my motor,1981 175hp and had a thought that i want to run by the Johnny-Rude pros here. I did the Decarb twice last spring and still have a lot of carbon on the piston heads. I had my exhaust cover off a few months ago and it had at least 1/4 inch of carbon build up on...
  17. Gary H NC

    Perfect day on the water!

    It was 85 here yesterday.The weather man says dropping temps and rain for the next couple days. I thought this may be the last good day this season. The boats getting winterized and wrap up for its winter nap. Had a great time,even went in for a swim... Thought i would share some pics...
  18. Gary H NC

    Boat pictures for Ebay

    I took some updated pics and thinking of trying to sell on Ebay. Give me some feedback guys. Should i ask 4500 or more like 5500?
  19. Gary H NC

    Thinking of selling the ChrisCraft

    I was just wondering what it would be worth. Most of you guys know all the time and money i put into this boat. I'm at the point that its not getting used as much as i like so i was thinking of selling it and getting a bass boat next year. Everything on the motor has been...
  20. Gary H NC

    Chris Craft shuts factory down

    Chris Craft announced today it was closing the factory here in NC and everyone is out of a job. Sad to see the economy going down the crapper... On another note, our local RV dealer told me yesterday that sales have dropped in half this summer and they talking about shutting down too. Its one...
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