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    No matter how many times you will never be totally dead. The first lesson in differential calculus.
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    Fish Finders

    I just recently upgraded. Before I did I went to various makers websites and youtube and brought up simulations on my computer and changed sizes so they would match the actual size. Found out that even my 84 year old eyes could read a 7" screen at the distance I would be away from the unit in...
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    Adding temperature sender to '97 Merc 40

    I would use the tan wire to install a warning buzzer and add a water pressure gauge. Both have their good points. The pressure gauge will let you know the general condition of the cooling system. If you notice the gauge is consistently reading lower than when the impeller was new you will...
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    Precious Cargo??

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    '80 Chrysler 45hp Pivot Tube Seized

    I use this tool on equipment fittings with hardened grease in them. Fill with mineral spirits or other solvent and tap with hammer. There are cheaper versions. If you have a friend that is a farm implement mechanic, farmer or into construction equipment borrow theirs...
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    Don't know what the fluid is but if it is a Navy gimbal compass this is what was used on all the pivots. Only kept in stock on one ship in the whole base so every time we needed some we would have to send the new guy across the base to get it.
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    We were at the oldest daughters' house years ago and she was vacuuming the rug with a Hoover sweeper and set off a 22 cartridge. Something stung my wife on the calf of her leg. We never figured out if it was the casing or the bullet. Just a red mark and not enough shape to it for a definite...
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    Steering cable slips

    Does the motor turn smoothly with the cable disconnected? Was it connected with the wheel in straight ahead and the motor the same way? Are there any sharp low radius bends in the cable?
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    1964 Sears parts diagram

    Any chance you can post a picture? Is it on the control box for the throttle and gear shift or on the dash? I can think of a couple of things it could be for but would just be guessing. What is the motor on the boat now? I know with a picture or two someone on here can tell you what it is...
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    1964 Sears parts diagram

    Elgin was a brand name used by Sears on it's marine products. Just like the motors many different companys made their boats. As JbCurt00 said a parts list never existed for those boats even back when they were built.
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    1964 Sears parts diagram

    Model number and/or horsepower would help. Sears sold motors back then from 3.5 to 45 horsepower and not all made by the same company. The first 3 digits of the model number will identify the maker.
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    Spring has finally arrived when the Great Lakes Whale migration gets underway!
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    Tide Chart

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    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    In addition to taking a few classes I would recommend getting a copy of Chapmans Piloting and Seamanship. Take your time but read it cover to cover. Probably more in there than you may ever need to know but much better than knowing less than you need...
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    Looking for $200-500 Chart Plotter Fish Finder Thoughts

    I think that 99% of kids today make it to 21 without ever breaking a bone or having stitches. What a boring childhood.
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    Circuit Breakers Question

    Auto reset breakers. Common is some automobile application such as headlights.
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    Looking for $200-500 Chart Plotter Fish Finder Thoughts

    Don't forget that gravel bar you measured at 5' last year might be 2' after a Spring high water event. One of the joys of river boating.
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    What are these for, Please?

    Check for voltage with both the key on and off. If power one way or the other as dingbat said probably power supply for some accessory that the owner kept.
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