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  1. lakelover

    Are you boating now?

    I was wondering how many are using their boats right now, and how many are waiting out the winter? I realize we're scattered across the globe and it's summer for some, but still just a fun poll.
  2. lakelover

    Weight of 1969 Johnson 9.5

    Does anyone know the weight of a 1969 Johnson 9.5 hp, or where I can find that out? Thanks.
  3. lakelover

    Check engine light....'02 Impala

    I thought I'd just throw this out here. My wife's check engine light came on while we were away during the summer and stayed on for over a week. When we got home, I took it to the garage, they put it on the analyzer, but couldn't find anything wrong with it but were able to reset the light. It...
  4. lakelover

    Re: Small Tip

    Re: Small Tip JB,<br />You're right to cut this off. I never thought it would spawn all the nastiness. I just thought it was so ludicrous that it was funny. I guess you gotta be careful in DC...
  5. lakelover

    Here's a tip for you--Don't leave a small tip

    Small Tip
  6. lakelover

    1969 9.5 Carbon deposits ? - with pics

    I removed the cylinder head on this motor to replace it; I recently decarbed it, but it still has a lot in there. I only found one obvious score mark on the lower cylinder. I'm not an expert but I thought the cyl's looked in pretty good shape other than this. What's the best way to remove the...
  7. lakelover

    Happy Birthday #2!

    Today is my younger son's 16th birthday. He's going to go get his learner's permit. I feel like an old hand at this now.<br /><br />Every birthday he has we're thankful for. When he was six, he was hit by a car in front of our house as our whole family looked on, and he nearly died there in the...
  8. lakelover

    question about forum--topic notifications

    Is there a way to subscribe to topics? I see how to edit topic notifications, but it says I don't have any. I already know that, I want to add some. Maybe I'm missing something?
  9. lakelover

    Speaking of skunks...

    Does anyone know of a skunk repellent? <br /><br />In this hot weather I sleep with my bedroom windows open with a 20" fan blowing in. Just about every night lately, a skunk arrives in the middle of the night to dig for grubs (I assume, I haven't asked him) in the pine needles beneath the...
  10. lakelover

    1969 Johnson 9.5

    This 69 Johnson 9.5 is an old timer that I'm planning to mess around with, was told a year or two ago by a dealer that compression was low, on its last legs, don't bother with it, etc. I have a feeling they just didn't want to be bothered with it. Water pump seems good, with a good healthy...
  11. lakelover

    Proud Graduation

    My oldest son graduated from high school in June. He received 3 awards for: citizenship; being the kind of person who cheers people up and makes them laugh; and accepting and appreciating the individuality and diversity of others. We couldn't be prouder of those awards! Off to college in the...
  12. lakelover

    What is equivalent spark plug?

    2003 Merc 20hp owner's manual calls for plug NGK BP8H-N-10.<br /><br />What's the equivalent Champion or other brand?<br /><br />Thanks.
  13. lakelover

    Looks like I missed something-pix in signature?

    Looks like images in the signature are disabled now? Been away a while, when did that happen? :confused:
  14. lakelover

    Hub & grease question

    I'm replacing the bearings for the first time on an old trailer. Besides packing the bearings, how much grease should be inside the hub before putting it all back together. And what's the best grease to use, I have lithium grease. Is it OK?<br /><br />Thanks.
  15. lakelover

    Trying to understand props

    I know this sort of thing has been discussed before, but if someone could humor me with an answer, I'd sure appreciate it.<br /><br />I have a 14' aluminum Starcraft with a 20 hp Merc with the standard propeller, 10 3/8 x 13. Usually it's just me, the anchor, the gas tank, the tool kit, oars...
  16. lakelover

    Decarb-yes or no?

    This is a quote from the Johnson/Evinrude discussions above:<br /><br /> I've been thinking of decarbing a 1969 Johnson 9.5 that probably hasn't been decarbed in over 10 years, if ever. As for performance, it's kind of tired.<br /><br />I've wondered about this very concern, whether decarbing...
  17. lakelover

    Lake vs. River

    I've done all my boating to date on inland lakes. Where would I find out the different requirements/regulations/navigation laws for boating on a river? :confused: <br /><br />Thanks.
  18. lakelover

    Acme Winter Boat Storage Co.

    Service with a smile...<br /><br />
  19. lakelover

    Suggestion for FAQ

    I see "general maintenance" mentioned frequently as the main necessity for outboard longevity and reliablilty.<br /><br />How about adding a FAQ that has a short list of basic maintenance procedures needed to keep outboards reliable? <br /><br />There is tons of info on these boards, but a short...
  20. lakelover

    Why don't they make 'em like this any more?

    Meaning, when my boat died and I started researching new ones, I looked all over the web and couldn't find anything similar in size/design to the 1965 Glastron Ski Flite. It was a 14', rated for 50 hp, 4-seater with closed front deck. I know times and styles change, but I was really pretty...
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