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  1. Tim Frank

    Societies don't always get smarter as they evolve....:)

    Disclaimer: No horses were mistreated or endangered during the posting of this item; and any horses appearing in this joke are fictitious. Any resemblance to real horses, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on from one generation to the next...
  2. Tim Frank

    Hopefully this one won't get locked....

    Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine they laid down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions...
  3. Tim Frank

    Spark plug installation question ~ OEM manual instruction question

    I have been working on engines of all sizes for 30+ years...strictly amateur but by staying within my limits, with pretty good luck. So like most in here I would not have thought I needed remedial lessons in R&R of a spark plug. But since joining the forums and reading many posts in this...
  4. Tim Frank

    How aliens fish

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqAdnQtvsHs
  5. Tim Frank

    OEM Manual procedure question ~ 6 HP Carb removal

    1975 E/rude 6 HP ....going to put a kit in the carb. Have cleaned the carb a couple of times without the aid of a manual, but had to reseal the gearcase and R/R impeller, so found an OEM manual on E-Bay....did not want to tackle that free-hand... ;) Since I have manual I actually read the...
  6. Tim Frank

    21st Century Biology

    Cyrus asks: "Daddy, where did I come from?" Dad says: "Ah, my son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway!" and ponders how to put it in words the lad can understand. "Well," he finally says, "you see your Mom and I first got together in a chat room on MSN. Then I set up a date via...
  7. Tim Frank

    Dog tired

    An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner...
  8. Tim Frank

    Snowmobile question...Exhaust smells almost nice...new breed of sleds...or oil...or.?

    I work at a ski area during the winter and have noticed a new smell this year...not really unpleasant, just new and odd. If I had to describe it it would be like a mixture of dryer exhaust and deep fat form a fryer. I finally realised that it is from the snowmobiles used by the area...all new...
  9. Tim Frank

    What a Real Woman Does

    A real woman is a man's best friend. She will never stand him up and never let him down. She will reassure him when he feels insecure and comfort him after a bad day. She will inspire him to do things he never thought he could do; to live without fear and forget regret. She will enable him...
  10. Tim Frank

    Nitrogen in tires

    One of the latest and greatest fads. Supposedly the larger N2 molecule makes it less likely to permeate through the tire rubber. I know it is done in aviation applications, but is it really worth the effort and $$ for a daily driver? If I'm checking my tires once a week and that is not enough...
  11. Tim Frank

    Thanksgiving Weather Forecast

    Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder. During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the turkey...
  12. Tim Frank

    A very neat story for Remembrance/Veterans' Day

    < This may be fiction...and it may or may not be "new", but I don't really think that is relevant; it does have the appropriate amount of hand-over-heart and lump-in-throat factor for Nov.11th. Hope you all agree. Tim Spoiler alert....have some Kleenex handy...;)>...
  13. Tim Frank

    40 HP NS-40D Water pump replacement

    Winterised the motor yesterday, and have the W Pump kit and was going to do this too, but had some problem with the manual's instructions. 1) To remove the spring pin can you just "tap" it out with a pin punch of the right diameter, and how much force can you use if it is stubborn?...or do they...
  14. Tim Frank

    Fogging 2005 NS40D

    When winterising this motor, I have used fogging oil each year, taking off carb cover plate to access the three carbs. After this, I remove plugs and squirt a shot in each cylinder, turn it over a few times and put plugs back in. Is there a better way to do this i.e. without having to remove...
  15. Tim Frank

    1990 E/rude 8 HP. starting poorly

    I have a 1990 8HP E/rude which replaced a 1989 Johnson 8 HP that was stolen. This motor is hard to start after a week's non-use....it typically get used only on weekends; takes probably 10-12 pulls to get going at this time of year. The Johnson was worse. I have a 1975 E/rude which is a 1 or 2...
  16. Tim Frank

    Power antenna lube

    Following along from L'T'NICK's thread re: window lubes, I just saved a pile of money by going to a "u-pick" salvage yard for a replacement power antenna assembly. But ....the last antenna section is sticking. Any suggestions on the best lube to try and free it up, and then what have you found...
  17. Tim Frank

    Rule # 1

    When you are in a really bad situation : 1) Look straight ahead. 2) Go with the crowd. 3) Keep your mouth shut.
  18. Tim Frank

    Stages of Life

    Male Being over 50 now, somehow these aren't as funny as they once were....:eek: Drinking 17 - beer 25 - imported beer 35 - vodka 48 - scotch 66 - Maalox Seduction Line 17 - My parents are away for the weekend. 25 - My girlfriend is away for the weekend. 35 - My fiancee is away for the...
  19. Tim Frank

    Oldie but goodie

    Someone recently suggested that we needed to smile a bit and lighten up in here.... This is old, but it was sent to me this week and I still get a real chuckle from it. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...
  20. Tim Frank

    Cell phones in class. Might be worth a teachers' poll.

    I think we can mark this teacher as a "no"....:D Gets my vote for Educator of the Year! http://en.video.sympatico.ca/index.php/en/video/entertainment/3/viral-videos/108/jokeroo/525/dont-mess-with-this-teacher/615518542001
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