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    Need some quick oil advice

    Not paying attention at the store grabbed the wrong oil. I use the quicksilver 25W-40 for my 2004 Merc 3.0 liter sterndrive. I grabbed the 25W-40 4 stroke OUTBOARD oil. What could be the big difference, if anything the Outboard oil should be even better. Yes, No? Thanks
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    Vehicle lien

    Hello, This may seem like a foolish question to those of you who buy vehicles regularly. I will start off by saying that I usually purchase vehicles from a dealer or private vehicles that are paid off. I found a great deal on a 2003, but the seller still owes the bank money. He wants me to pay...
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    Ditching cable for something better

    Getting sick of paying $120 a month for cable and internet from the local company (charter). Would like opinions on DSL and satellite tv options. Local phone company (SBC/ATT) has a bundle deal with phone, satellite, and high speed internet for $85 a month, good for a year. Thought about...
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    diesel technician career

    Have an opportunity to get into diesel repair field with a 1 year tech school diploma program. The field is expected to remain in high demand for at least <br />the next decade. It is also said to be a somewhat recession proof field. I was curious to see if<br />there are any diesel techs in the...
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    vintage caloric gas oven

    I need some advice on getting an old Caloric <br /><br />wall mount gas oven up and running. The oven has <br /><br />not been used since I lived in the house which<br /><br />is 5 years. We put in an electric range when we <br /><br />moved in and I shut the gas off to the oven and <br /><br...
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    What temp does your newer 3.0 run?

    I have a 2004 3.0 liter mercruiser in a Bayliner 175. My temp gauge says 175 when she's warm. I would like to know what others with the same engine are running. My manual says it has a 160 thermostat, I know it will run a bit hotter. Just curious, Thanks :)
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    plastic kayak repair

    I recently bought a used Old Town kayak made of polyethylene plastic. A small 1 1/2" crack did not reveal itself until I got it home,of course. I have done a lot of searching around so I have a pretty good idea of how to repair this. Rough sanding, polarizing with propane torch, epoxy with...
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    3.0 liter idle adjustment

    Hello,<br />I have a 2004 Mercruiser 3.0 liter that is idling at about 900 rpm. My manual says that I should be around 650-700 rpm. My question to the Mercruiser techs is regarding the "tamper proof" idle mixture needle. Can I lower the idle 200 rpm with the idle speed screw without adjusting...
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    Mercruiser Factory Service Manual-engine.

    Have been hunting for a factory Mercruiser engine manual on Ebay. Was wondering if anyone could tell me which number I need? I have a 2004 3.0 liter Mercruiser. I found a #13 that says Marine Engines GM 4cyl, but there is no other info.
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    does anybody run a Piranha prop?

    Thinking about hooking up with one for my Bayliner 175 with the 3.0 liter stern drive.I often run in shallow water and like the idea of being able to change single blades. If anyone has had any experience I would love to hear from you :)
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    mapcard.com, any good?

    Anybody ever use this site web page? A local Fleet&Farm has a 1 year access card for $10. It's a print your own map site that I was interested in for small inland lakes here in Wisconsin Thanks! :)
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    Eagle Cuda 240 S/GPS transducer mounting

    Hi, I just did a search on transducer mounting and found lots of good stuff but I still have a couple of questions. I decided to go with the shoot through the hull method, and I like ThomWV's method with th PVC pipe and the mineral oil but the instructions recomend epoxying it directly to the...
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    Bimini top... How tall?

    Hello everyone, I am having a custom bimini top <br /><br />made for my new boat [Bayliner 175]. I decided<br /><br />on Sunbrella fabric and a 6' length but I need <br /><br />help in determining the best height. I want to<br /><br />be able to stand up under it but I don't want it<br /><br...
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    1994 F-150 Hard starting when engine is warm

    Hello, I have a 94 F-150 with the 300-6. The truck has 175,000 miles but still runs great. I have been having a problem starting it when the engine is warmed up. It starts fine cold, but if I get it up to temp and shut it off for a while, like when I go to a store for 10-15 minutes, it doesn't...
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    New Bayliners and VEC technology

    I am in the process of selecting a new boat around $10,000. My question is, does a 2004 Bayliner 175 have VEC construction, if so what parts are composite and what parts are still wood? Also does anybody have a new 175? What do you think about it? I am well aware of bayliners quality problems in...
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    Lumina Z34 needs help!

    Howdy, I have been working on a 1994 Lumina Z34 for a friend. The car has a 3.4 liter DOHC engine. The car has been starting ok and seems to run fine until it gets up to normal temperature. Then the service engine soon light comes on and the engine hesitates severely, lacks power, and idles...
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