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    I know you want this

    Neat boat in Charleston CL. ps if you really like it I will check it out for a beer. 1953 StarCraft - 13' Collectors Boat for Restaurant or Bar
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    Inverter Fan

    I need to replace the 12 V fan on my inverter. I have a 15 year old heart interface. I can find thousands of the fans on ebay etc. same id numbers, brand, volts correct size etc. The only difference is the wires. Mine has a black and red. Everyone I have found has 3 wires. Some black, red, blue...
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    Battery advice

    It's for a car but I believe this is a great place to get the info. Mother-in-laws 2006 honda sets for 2 to 3 weeks at a time and the battery is not holding up. This will be the second new battery in 2 years. If it starts she will take it for a very good drive ( hour or more) and then return...
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    Compression release?

    Helping a friend with his 2009 Mercury/Tohatsu 4 stroke. Will not run.I looked at the carb It is clean and clear. Great spark. 55 # of compression. I ran a bunch of tests and found out it must have some sort of compression release that is not working right. This is doing a lot of guessing. I put...
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    5 H.P. 4 cycle something wrong

    Engine will not run. Has gas and fire but not much in the way of compression. It seems like the valves are not in time with the piston. If I put my finger over the spark plug hole and roll engine over I get a very small bit of air pushing on finger. I can hold it very easy. Then it gets real...
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    core plug numbers

    I just came into a 1995 Johnson 48 HP. The lower unit shows extreme wear. deep groves on the prop shaft, gears worn out. Tilt warn out. Power head looks great. leak down tests like new. Almost no slack in the bearings. Seems like a new power head. Shiny paint. ( black) Question is. Would the...
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    350 GM question

    I was changing the front Crank shaft pulley on my 350 CI gmc engine. The dampener looks strange to me. The crank is a full inch back from the large washer that holds it on. It sure looks like it should be flush with the dampener. The dampner appears to be back as far as it should go, looking...
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    Yup another Cam question

    However. This is a bit different. I need a new cam for a 350 GM . The engine is a 1979 350. has Edelbrock pro heads. 202-166 valves 76CC Compression is 10.5 please give lots of thoughts to my priorities. Number 1 No water intrusion from incorect LSA ( engine sets low.) very willing to...
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    small block GM engines

    I have several V8 inboard flywheel covers from older GM (BW) setups with rear mount starters. I guess they are all out of the early 70's. I found a 90's model 4.3 engine But have been told I will have starter issues and I will need to move the starter ring to the rear of the flywheel. Has...
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    replace throttle cable

    Tried search but didn't find an answer. I have a 1988 johnson 25 tiller. The throttle cable broke. Dealer wants $250 to replace. Can this be done by a person with normal skills and tools? Thanks
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    oil in the water ;)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyjgzPN4yg0
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    our goverment

    http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/jan/04/machine-gun-pointed-boater-safety-zone/ The news story has been changed a lot. They tried to make it sound worse in the early posting. Forget it.
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    40 mercury power head

    Can some one tell me what will interchange with a 1993 40 hP mercury power head? It is an electric with a tiller but the old parts can transfer. Thanks Lyle
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