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    How to remove seat pedestals

    We're replacing carpeting in a run-a-bout. The two pedestal seats are secured thru the floor with numerous fasteners, if these visible fasteners are removed to facilitate new carpet, what be becomes of the nuts, or whatever, under the plywood floor? The underside is not accessible. Are the...
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    Runs one day, not the next

    A 1988 OMC, 5.0L Ford....... has always run well, not this season. Runs great, then quits. Rattle shift, turn key on and off, swear at it, and it might start. The next outing might be trouble, the following outing we get towed back to the dock. The fuel filter, plugs, and points are...
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    Detailer in Tampa Bay, FL

    Need the name of a good detailer for a 27 ft cruiser in Tampa Bay, FL Thanks, Bill
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    Snow Cover

    I did a search, and came up empty...... For 15 years, we've unsuccesfully stored our pontoon in cold snowy Minnesota. We've tried all sorts of systems. but the snow load always wins. Has anyone "engineered" a cover system to handle snow loads, and yet, disassemble it at years end? No one...
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    Shrink Wrap Questions

    I did a search ??..:)..... We?re planning to have our pontoon shrink wrapped, and stored in the snowy (Minnesota) woods. (1) Is mold a problem? (2) Should we cut holes fore and aft for circulation (we don?t mind if a little snow and rain enters). (3) Can covers be used add?l years if removed...
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    VW Beetle Restoration Technique

    As a VW Beetle fan, I?m always reading the VW group for the latest fixes and maintenance. Recently, I ran across a posting about restoring old paint. The owner of a 1971 badly faded red Beetle posted his dramatic pictures and technique. ??.. Basically he hand rubbed with 1500 and 2000 grit...
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    Winterizing (Again)

    Yes, I did a search, but it did not answer my question ?? We recently trailered an ?88 Four Winns with an OMC out drive, and 302 Ford V8, to northern MN, where it will spend the winters. There?s no service in the area, so I must do the winterizing. In spite of reading posts here, and mfgr?s...
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    Fuel Consumption -- 9.9 hp?

    We carry a 9.9 hp two-cycle kicker (w/ standard prop) in case our main engine quits ....... What's your best guess for the hourly consumption of fuel at WOT pushing a 7000# craft? (the vessel weight is probably irrelavent) .... Wondering how long six gals will move us. Bill
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    Lower Unit Lube Fitting

    Years ago, I stumbled onto a spring-loaded-check-ball-valve for the bottom drain for an outboard motor. You removed the original bottom screw-plug, and screwed in yhe check valve affair. The "ball" was a little larger than a BB. To add lube, one would push the snout of the gear lube against...
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    Replacing U-Jnt ?

    The mechanic has pulled the outdrive on our old '89 OMC Cobra 5.0L......The u-jnt is bad. Looking at it there's only ONE ZERK :confused: ......I've ordered a replacement from iboats (not the entire assembly, just the "cross-like-thing", $30). Question: How's both halves of the u-jnt get...
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    Over Greasing Gimbal Bearing

    The gimbal bearing on our OMC Cobra needs replacing. When the mechanic pulled the outdrive off, exposing the gimbal, I wondered if it was ever possible to over-grease the gimbal bearing? It looked like the cavity could accept unlimited grease.......Until seeing that cavity, I imagined pumping...
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    Our Instrument Mfgr ??

    What make are the instruments on our old 1988 Four Winns I/O ? The instrument(s) logo looks like a "rolling vee turned down at each end". Women might describe it as a "swooping valence"........Can anyone identify the mfgr? Bill
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    Upholstery Kit

    Ever seen an upholstery kit for a runabout? ..... Don't laugh .......The auto restoration industry has fitted seat cover kits. I've been interested in reviving an old Karmann Ghia, and the active website features suppliers offering fitted seat covers. Folks say they look great. Apparently...
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    Tachometer: Repair/Replace?

    The old tach is irratic ......Is it better to repair, or replace? If replaced, can we expect the existing wiring can connect to the new unit? Bill
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    Will It Start?

    Our '88 OMC 5.0L momentarily threatens not to start .......The battery is near-new, and fully charged.... Engage the starter, and the engine just barely turns over (like a dead battery), then quickly jumps to life, spins over smartly, and away we go ........ Any ideas? ........A suspect: The...
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    Who To Believe About Greasing?

    We?re a relatively new owner of an ?88 OMC, 5.0L Four Winns. Recently, we initiated threads about the greasing interval for I/O gimbals and U-joints. Most replies suggested seasonal, or every two years. Over the last couple days, the folks on this northern Minnesota lake are all too anxious...
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    Removing Drive

    Can the average guy remove the outdrive for greasing/inspection, or is it dealer-work? How heavy? Need a homemade support "thing" to move it, or what? Bill
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    Greasing I/O

    Some advise greasing the gimbal and U-joint every other year, but isn't hours of operation the criteria? One owner logs 15 hrs/yr, while another logs 215 hrs. Kim
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