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    Next Line..........Round again..

    Next line please. Works best with songs or poems. Continue until the works are complete and correct. Then start again. Easy one to start: Hello Is there anybody in there
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    It's a Southern thang.....(C&P)

    Southernness > > Only a Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit, and that you don't "HAVE" them, you "PITCH" them. > _____ > > Only a Southerner knows how many fish, collard greens, turnip greens, peas, beans, etc., make up "a mess." > _____ > > Only a...
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    Just who's responsible?????

    For the past increases in gas, heating oil and energy prices, or the huge increase in tobacco product prices. Seems to me there is an organization or group of people responsible for these increases. We need to them and sue the bass turds. We can levy a law suit ageist their a$$e$ and git us some...
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    Ignition wiring issues Merc Engine SN 0L671793 update 9/17 PM

    02 centurion Merc 350 Mag MPI electrical issues. Ignition system problems, the ignition switch will not activate the buzzer warning system or apply the 12 volts to the coil or fuie pump. It will however engage the starter. I have ruled out the kill switch. It was bad so I bypassed it for testing...
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    Times of yore

    I miss the Pirates. :'(
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    A good read C&P

    Apologies if it's been posted before.....................still a great read. Remember the guy who got on a plane with a bomb built into his shoe and > tried to light it? > > Did you know his trial is over? > Did you know he was sentenced? > Did you see/hear any of the judge's...
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    Feelings for the day 9/11

    As I listen to the tributes today I find myself feeling rage at the events of that day. Pearl Harbor and D-Day, (both events before my time) invoke feelings of sadness and pride. The more I recall/hear about 9/11 the madder I become. Is that weird? Am I the only one??
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    My suggested rules for posting in DC

    Suggested rules for posting in DC: When posting a joke please use the words “This is a joke” in the threads title. This will make it simpler to understand for our challenged members. When posting a political thread please advise as to which side of the fence your standing. This will enable...
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    Boat psychics, wizards, soothsayers and gamblers….

    Spun prop hub? Spun Coupler? other? 96 5.7 LX with Alpha 1 Gen II turning a 19 pitch alum prop. Out last night with a boat load of Wakeboaders (read heavy load) all is going well. When on the ill fated run the rider is up, the boat is on plane and pulling well, all of a sudden BANG, the boat...
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    Lower Shift Cable R&R Alpha 1 Gen II VS Cobra ???

    I am looking to get an idea of the difficulty difference in changing the lower shift cables. 96 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen II, vs. a 93 OMC Cobra. Accessibility seems to be similar on both crafts. I just did the 96 Alpha 1, first time mistakes cost me some time but over all but not an overly taxing...
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    Lower Shift Cable/shift assist switch interaction???

    96 Mercruser Alpha 1 Gen II. Replaced the lower shift cable and adjusted the cables per the service manual. All is well again. However I would like to know (for my own clarification) how the cable linkageshift/ assist linkage interact together. After the replacement I watched the action of the...
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    Treading lightly........

    Just trying to figure the latest up grade out. OK, I'm still here, some of the old faces seem familiar but the names don't ring a bell. Slow deep breaths........all change comes at a price.............this too will pass....................tomorrow is another day......at least I figured how to...
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    Over rich idle condition????

    96 LX Mercruiser sn 0F787870 This condition became evident after repowering with a remanufactured long block. Rich condition at idle, rich to the point of excess black smoke and evidence of unburned or partially burned fuel in the water. Vacuum gage reads 17" hg at idle Adjusting or removing...
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    Mercruiser Carb float settings

    Engine is a 1996 5.7 LX Serial # 0F787870, looking for the correct float settings. Documentation supplied with rebuild kit states different values (11/32 in one place and 7/16 in another) in different places, ?????? :confused: :confused:
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    Charging system issues Merc........

    96 5.7 GM Acts as if the belt is loose, it's not. The gage indicates charging at idle speed or just above. Drops to discharge as rpm increase. Am replacing the six year old battery today. The question is will a bad battery effect the charging system as described or do I need to dig further...
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    Hailing Tim Mathis

    Tim, did not want to clutter up NoelMG's thread. Anyway I am in the Seneca aera, boat mainly on Lake Keowee. We're out there pretty much every weekend during the summer, a regular Redneck Yacht Club if you know what I mean. Are you on Hartwell or do you make it to Keowee???
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    News Flash, Huge savings, time for a bigger boat

    Wonder of wonders, start passing the hat, Oil companies will need the help. Gas prices fell (yes fell) .10 cents a gallon here over night. Yee Haw!!!!!
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    Deal No Deal

    This coming Fridays show is scheduled to feature a close friend of ours. Her name is Josie, here's wishing her luck. Don't know if her boy friend will be featured but he is one of Americas finest, USMC did time Sadams Sand Box. Stand up guy all around.
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    QC on leave??

    Been a few days for QC, wonder whats up? Hope alls well.
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    SBN, Mods

    Check THIS out 8 posts, 8 forums, same sheet!!
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