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  1. Don S

    VP.

    1. Volvo Penta Overheat diagnosis VP Overheat Diagnosis.pdf 2. Setting timing on engines with the Delco EST distributors. NOTE: All service manuals are wrong. This is a MUST read if you want to set the timing properly. Volvo EST Timing Procedure - Page 1 - 271407 3. Replacing bellows on 250...
  2. Don S

    Anti Virus software

    I am so sick of Norton I can't stand it, have a 2002 Window XP home computer. That works fine till Norton decides to do something. Have AVG freebe on the laptop, we use webroot at work (not happy with it either). Was considering BitDefender due to online reviews. But thought I might ask here at...
  3. Don S

    New sticky at the top of the forum.

    For all those that are intimidated by the words Adults only, or those that get blocked at work (when you should be working) Nothing more than a copy and past of the Adults only.......... Now I have to edit 2 instead of one :rolleyes:
  4. Don S

    MUST HAVE Technical Information for DIYers.

    MUST HAVE Technical Information for DIYers. (< An @ Work Safe Search Version Of ^^^) If you have NEVER posted in this forum before, please click on How to ask a question link first. 1. How to Ask a Question .... Please Read This Before Posting A Question... 2. Miscellaneous Mercruiser...
  5. Don S

    MUST HAVE Technical Information for DIYers.

    Disclaimer iBoats has no control over external links contained in stickies and to be aware that links are fluid and may or may not work. If you have NEVER posted in this forum before, please click on How to ask a question link first. 1. How to Ask a Question .... Please Read This Before...
  6. Don S

    MUST HAVE Technical Information for DIYers.

    Disclaimer iBoats has no control over external links contained in stickies and to be aware that links are fluid and may or may not work. If you have NEVER posted in this forum before, please click on How to ask a question link first. 1. How to Ask a Question .... Please Read This Before...
  7. Don S

    Adults only hits 20.000 views

    The Adults Only Sticky hit 20.000 views a few days ago. It was first posted at the end of December last year. That is an average of just over 95 views per day. I still have to think the title helped a little bit in getting some people to look that normally wouldn't have, and a few have...
  8. Don S

    OMC Information

    1. Model Number/Year Guide 2. Aftermarket OMC service manuals http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=309093 Thanks to Member KRH1326 3. OEM Engine service manual for all 1990 engines. and wiring diagrams...
  9. Don S

    Most users ever online was 1,004, Today at 11:37 AM.

    Anyone have problems getting on the fourms?
  10. Don S

    Miscellaneous Mercruiser Information

    How to ID an Alpha Style Outdrive, and History. Mercruiser Alpha ID and History.pdf - 4shared.com - document sharing - download - Don S Explainer documents. 'Pre-Alpha' drives Which 'Pre-Alpha' drive? Where to Find Mercruiser Stern Drive and Engine serial numbers. Drive units In-line Engines...
  11. Don S

    FORUM UPGRADES are starting NOW 6-30-09

    Short notice, but upgrades are about to start. EXPECT anything..... including slow downs and possibly outages.
  12. Don S

    So you want to know why the forums are slow........ Well

    Here is what happened: Wed. 5:00PM MST, installing new server and doing the updates. Somewhere in the process, things go bad and iboats looses internet service completely. Parts broke. People scrambaling to get it fixed. No way. Need parts NOW. Not going to happen. New parts ordered, but not due...
  13. Don S

    Ahhhhhhhhhhh Spring is in the Air !!

    You can sure tell that spring time is here in the IO forum. Threads about cracked blocks, water in the oil, and freeze plugs missing are popping up everywhere. :eek:
  14. Don S

    How To Install A Home Security System

    HOW TO INSTALL A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM 1. Go to a secondhand store and buy a pair of men's used size 14-16 work boots. 2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine. 3. Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines. 4. Leave a note on your door that...
  15. Don S

    The Collection of IO forum Oil Threads

    Here's what I'm going to do here guys. We have constant "what is the best" oil, oil filter, synthetic vs dino, gear lube, type threads. Let's get them all together. Here is what I would like to do. Post a link to your favorite or not so favorite oil thread here. This thread will eventually go...
  16. Don S

    Lol

    Can you imagine this guy going 90 mph on his way to Dallas with these balloons trailing a few yards behind him? Instructions for a fun time on the interstate Step 1. Tie balloons to car. Step 2. Drive like a bat out of hell! Step 3. Watch people freak out!!!!
  17. Don S

    Very Important Update from the CDC

    Very Important Update from the CDC The Centers for Disease Control has issued a medical alert about a highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is called Weary Overload Recreational Killer (WORK). If you receive WORK...
  18. Don S

    List of possible causes of low WOT

    Here is a list of possible causes of low WOT (Wide Open Throttle) rpm. In no particular order Engine Won't Reach Operating RPM. Check 1. Fuel condition. Type and Octane possibly old fuel 2. Propeller pitch or diameter, damaged blades 3. Restricted fuel pickup tube or anti siphon valve Fuel...
  19. Don S

    Computer Icon problem

    Windows XP Home edition. Office 2007 (Dumbest thing I ever did) Here's the problem. Was saving a picture from a document from Word 2007 had a couple of screens saying something about active desktop and clicked Yes or OK or something and it saved my picture while my better half is talking a mile...
  20. Don S

    For the folks with Volvo Penta

    In case you have never been to the Volvo Penta web site, they have been doing a lot to improve it. There is a lot of information accessible by the owners that didn't exist a couple of years ago. DIY information, on-line parts lookup, oil information, manual links, etc. Here is a link to the...
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