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    Bank Of America....Sad on Vets day...

    After complaining earlier this month about the disgraceful condition of the flag, they did nothing... period. They just don't care<br /><br />
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    1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre Skipping

    Runs on two starboard cylinders. <br /><br />We have compression, fuel, and spark. How do we eliminate the triggers and stator from the powerpack?
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    1989 SeaDrive Powerpack??

    Question. If the coils are good, and the port side 2 cylinders are not firing..... but have weaker spark at the spark plugs than the starboard side which runs ok.... is this a powerpack symptom? <br /><br />Local mechanic says that if there is any spark at all then the powerpack is ok. Is...
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    Water Pump Housing Gaskets

    We were told by the guy at the counter in Orlando that we shouldn't believe internet info. ha ha. He said when we installed the new impeller and reseated the SS waterpump housing to the lower unit NOT to use permatex or Mercruiser brand adhesives. They were not necessary. We had no flow to...
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    Digital Water/Engine temp Gauge....

    on a 305 Mercruiser Alpha One. How high should the operating temps be for this engine. It reads 170 or so on the hose. Does this sound about right?
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    97 305 Alpha One OVERHEAT

    Impeller toast. Need to "Back Flush" to remove small impeller parts possibly ingested into water jackets. Is this a DIY situation? Doesn't sound too involved. Already have lower unit removed.
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    Hot negative battery lead....

    I have on several occasions, seen the negative terminal on a battery get so hot they would blister you in a second or so. Once in a car, yesterday in a boat. No wiring issues, just a weak battery unable to crank the engine. Do they normally do this when under load? I mean HOT.
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    More Men Bashing

    Sorry guys, but some of it is true!!! :D <br /><br /><br />Q: What should you do if you see your ex-husband rolling around in pain on the ground?<br /> <br />A: Shoot him again.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Q: How can you tell if a man is well hung?<br /> <br />A: When you can barely slip your...
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    Cadillac Of The Skies..... memories...(sigh)

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    Catching PINFISH

    I hope this doesn't get moved to another category say.... Boats or something, but since Pinfish are such great Grouper baits..... How do you guys and gals secure live Pinfish other than the obvious "Baitshop"? Nets, traps..... lights...do you fish at night for them, daytime....?<br /><br />What...
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    Livewells in use by Iboats people....

    Been thinking about this for sometime, what kind of portable livewell systems do you use.... why do you like it or not....? <br /><br />I have a BaitBen 18 gallon model with the ability to fill and drain itself without the bucket brigade. Very happy with it.<br /><br />Anyone else have a favorite?
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    Livewells in use by Iboats people....

    Been thinking about this for sometime, what kind of portable livewell systems do you use.... why do you like it or not....? <br /><br />I have a BaitBen 18 gallon model with the ability to fill and drain itself without the bucket brigade. Very happy with it.<br /><br />Anyone else have a favorite?
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    Help! I need to free this boat by 6PM!

    Gotta go get some rays!<br />
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    1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre Sparkplugs

    I use Champions in my 50 HP, but a friend of mine has installed NGK plugs in his Seadrive. Any opinions on this brand?
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    1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

    Anybody out there with one of these? I need to know what the WOT rpm's should be.....
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    Need answer on trailer wiring

    Ok, the little blue thing that folds over and has an aluminum blade that sinks its teeth into the wires.... (they are junk) anyway if you are wiring up a side marker light, and need to attach the brown wire to the existing brown ground wire running along the trailer.... whats the best way to...
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    Inside Information on Super Bowl

    Got the scoop. Pats win. My third cousin works at the Jax arena security office. They tapped into the front office and read the deal. You read it here first. Go Pats. :cool:
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    SuperBowl Time

    Its that time of year again.... I feel compelled to go out on a limb here and predict the winner of today's game. I really don't know why I do this. But do it I must.<br /><br />There are always those days that the underdog can muster up enough grit and savy to overcome all obstacles and win...
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    Coming Home Safely....

    Marine named Karl took this shot with a Canon Point and Shoot camera a couple of weeks ago. Very nice picture. :( <br /><br />I understand Karl was killed Wed when their convoy was attacked.
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    Doggone.

    :D
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