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  1. superbenk

    Loping/stumbling at idle

    Been trying to track this one down for awhile. I get a slight stumble or loping at idle or low RPM (ie, under 1000 RPM). The carb was rebuilt last year & I've had some success tweaking the idle mix screws. I've also checked timing several times as well as dwell. This video kind of shows it...
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    Make tilt trailer easier to drive on?

    I have a LodeRite tilting trailer that came with my boat & never used the tilt feature. I'm not sure I could now that I ran hydraulic brake lines through the tongue without modification. It's always been a royal pain to get the boat on it straight when driving on. Even winching it on has been...
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    Swapping intermediate units

    Re: Swapping intermediate units Maybe this will help - exploded view of intermediate housing & picture of ball gear & shaft showing coupler plate. The coupler plate should bolt directly to the mating coupler plate on the engine crank shaft.
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    Cracking OMC Boot Only One year Old

    Re: Cracking OMC Boot Only One year Old You sure it was installed correctly? I had similar problems with the boot that was on mine when I got it (free) & again a year after replacing the boot. On the 3rd boot, I discovered I had installed the previous one upside down & the original was upside...
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    Interesting article about tank condensation

    Found this article debunking the idea that an empty tank leads to water contamination due to condensation: http://www.yachtsurvey.com/myth_of_condensation_in_fuel_tanks.htm Wondering what everyone thinks?
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    1st Time w/ Zero Problems!!

    Took the boat out for the first time this year on the Delaware today and it was the first time I didn't have ANY problems with the ancient beast!!! I'm so excited I had to share :) We cruised a few miles at ~4k RPM, went up a side river a bit and then raced back to the ramp to beat the rain...
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    Water level at Beltzville Dam

    When is the water level at Beltzville Dam at a usable level & when do the docks go in? It's been in the 50's this weekend & I'm starting to get the itch to hit the water again!
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    Is this tire ok for a spare?

    I'm replacing the Duro load-range D bias-ply tires with new radials this year due to some dry rot. The tires I'm replacing are only about a year & a half old, but one is really bad. The other is showing some tiny cracks, but it's nowhere near as bad as the other one. My question is, can I...
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    Wankel engines in boats?

    I know this is an engine question, but there isn't an engine forum that it fits in so I'm putting it in the non-engine forum :) Anyhow, just reading about Wankel engines & wonder if they've been used in boats at all? If not, why not? I really don't know much about them, but they seem...
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    Bias vs. radial d-rated tires

    My existing Duro 13" D-rated bias ply tires are cracking (after only a year! should have covered them) and I'm considering ditching bias ply for radials. I only have a single axle trailer so I'd like the extra load range of the D-rated tires, but I'm finding pretty slim pickings for D-rated 13"...
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    GoPoint Technology - iPhone automotive scanner

    Anyone know anything about this product: GoPoint Technology automotive scanner Looks really interesting, but I'm wondering if it's too good to be true? Saw an ad for it in Popular Mechanics.
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    Anybody watching Top Gear USA?

    What do you guys think about Top Gear USA? Personally, I'm finding it to be pretty flat & boring compared to Top Gear UK, but I'm trying to give it a chance. The cars they drive are pretty cool even if the hosts aren't. Really hoping it improves dramatically, but I have my doubts.
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    Best 7000# cruiser?

    This fall I upgraded my tow vehicle to a Nissan Titan with a Big Tow package capable of towing 9400#. This of course gets me thinking about what kind of boat I can tow with this setup :) I'd like to consider something that's realistically less than 7000# loaded so I have room in the truck to...
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    What's it like to be a marine mechanic?

    I work in IT as a sr. systems administrator & team manager. It's a pretty high-stress job. I like computers & I've been doing it for about 15 years, but the stress is rough. I grew up on the water (Finger Lakes) and got back into boating over the past couple years. I love tinkering with my...
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    Leaves changing at Beltzville yet?

    Considering a boating picnic at Beltzville this weekend & wondering if the leaves have started changing yet? Also, are the docks still out?
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    Got me a new hauler!

    So very excited, I had to share :) (Click for more photos)
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    Opinions on using boat after winterizing

    I'm not certain if I'll use my boat anymore before winter hits this year, so I'm considering winterizing it. However, I winterized last year around this time & November & December got pretty nice. I wished last year I had waited, but I had no idea. What are the opinions here about using the...
  18. superbenk

    Had a bad dream last night...

    Well this is weird... I had a dream last night that I was all alone at some pristine lake out in the middle of nowhere and just so happened to have my boat in tow so I thought I'd try solo launching for the first time :) Backed it down the ramp a little to fast & slammed on the brakes, but it...
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    Boat on CL I missed earlier this year :)

    Pretty sure I just saw a boat for sale on my local Craigslist that's the exact same boat I missed buying earlier this year. When I called the dealership to go look at the boat, they told me it was already pending a deal completion so we missed it. Now it looks like it's up for sale again at...
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    F250 diesel w/ 140k miles?

    I've never had a diesel before. I've read many times that >100k miles on a diesel isn't a big deal. Should I consider spending $14k on a 2003 F250 with a 6.0L diesel & 140k miles on it? It's a crew cab that apparently had tranny troubles at 21k miles when Ford replaced it with a new truck for...
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