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    TN-26 Johnson 5hp...questions

    I've got a TN-26 , (loaned to me and to get running) . Some basic questions: 1. Does the first coil (closest to the speed control) make spark with the TOP cylinder (as usual).??? 2. What is the steps on setting the points?? There are no timming marks (or anything) one can use to alingn...
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    What was the website.....????

    It goes without saying , where was the website that shows how the drainage of a 4 hp Evinrude and the causes for an overheat condition caused by too small holes being factory drilled. I'm working on a 3042B 3 hp that has the same problem....
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    What do I have....

    I have Mercury 200 (???) and would like to know to Year. The serial number is 2150540. Any help would be appreciated!!
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    Posting Photos...The Movie

    You've read the book, now watch the movie! I threw this together in 20 minutes. Picture posting tip: Don't post pics larger than 640X480, it tends to annoy folks on dial-up and make the thread hard to read. Resize your pics before uploading them to Photobucket OR use the resize utility at...
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    Anyone (still) using PGP??

    \\dons tin-foil hat...... Curious to know if anyone uses PGP on a daily basis???
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    Toon Skin Thickness...

    I am curious to know what the average thickness or gauge is of the skin of the toon?? I was surprised to learn that the tube should be tested with only a couple of lbs. of pressure. I would have thought that a toon in full July sunlight would develop more than a couple of lbs of pressure...
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    News Flash: New Camera Just Released

    Japanese scientists have created a camera with such a fast shutter speed, they now can photograph a woman with her mouth shut.
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    Merc 40HP ??

    A friend has what appears to be a 40HP Merc. The transom mount serial number is 5484299. I think it's either a 1978 or 1979. I found a number on the block (between the cylinders-starboard side) that doesn't appear to be a casting number, the number is 5 18 9...I'll guess it's the date code of...
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    1959 Qd-20

    A young lad at our lake bought a QD-20 (1959) and I helped him set points, high and low mixtures etc. Motor has new coils, condensers, point sets. He claims motor doesn't reach full power at WOT. I don't have manual of exploded parts view. Did the QD20 have a rubber prop hub? Does normal...
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    Mercury 7.5 Year??

    Buddy just bought a Mercury 7.5, needs to know year.. Model #3460544 , or so he says.
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    A/C Leak Detection Dye.....

    Anyone have a clue on the UV wavelength for most common automotive A/C R134a leak detector dyes?? Would it be closer to 350 or 420nm , or is it formulated with a broadband range??
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    Free In-home Wireless Broadband Service

    Yes, that's right, FREE wireless access.....from Google! http://www.google.com/tisp/
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    Blackviper is Back.....

    His site has been down for a very long time, but he's back now....just in time for Vista!!
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    Anna Nicole Smith dead.......

    This just in: Anna Nicole Smith dead....... Link
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    ALERT!! Win2K Users..Read This...

    Folks using Win2K should pop over to the GRC website (links below) and listen to the podcast #58 (4.1meg mp3) and d/l the small text file to read along with the audio file. Seems Microsoft left the door open (again) and folks using Win2k and have all of the latest updates are at risk...
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    1962 Johnson 5.5 CD-19 Quick Question

    Did this year/model have a friction brake to hold motor position? A quick glance didn't reveal an adjustment screw or nut under the front lower cover.....
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    Is iboats hosting user pics and files now??

    I see the option to attach files in the posting area. Probably not, but worth a guess. Different forum software, probably different way of saying "Attach a file" (from a remote hosting site). Wishful thinking on my part, as I havn't tried it myself. As a side note, I'm pleased to see a spell...
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    Now This is Nuts!!!....

    Last weekend a friend mentioned an article in Readers Digest and thought I might be interested in reading it. Well,I read it and just sat there with a blank look on my face.<br /><br />Here's a link to the article.... Link<br /><br />Here's the article. I have BOLDED the part that frosted my...
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    Any Flint Knappers out There???

    Looking for a source for flakes off spalls for a Scout fire building project....
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    Computer Utilities.....

    OK, I know most of you don't have anything better to do with your time.. :D :D but, take a few minutes to look at this site Link <br /><br />Put on your tin-foil hats and have a peek at the utilities. I'm sure you can find something interesting. BTW, these are all freeware utilities...
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