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    strange light problem

    I installed a hoppy wiring kit for my jeep that connected to the factory tailights, ect... few weeks later I was towing my boat at night and noticed that when I turn on my blinker the blinker on the trailer alternates with the blinker on the car when I am using the brakes. when the brake...
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    OMC 5.8?

    I am looking at a 95' boat with the 5.8 ford block in it. The dealer said it was made by omc and volvo in a combined effort. I think its just omc, and was wondering what you guys thought about this setup. Im used to 5.7 blocks, so im nervous about switching.<br />BTW, it a 255 hp
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    transmition coolers

    I have a jeep with a 4.0 and was going to instal a transmition cooler. i was wondering how hard these are to install. I am pretty handy around cars, but havent messed with any thing like this. Will the lies for the cooler match up with my factory lines or will I have to do some modifications...
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    switching to synthetic

    I have a 96 jeep grand cherokee with about 100000 miles on it and was thinking about switching to synthetic oil. the engine is the 4.0 by the way. i was thinking this oil might be better because i started towing quite often and in high temps. any thoughts on doing this?<br /><br />by the way...
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    6hp cooling problem

    I just replaced the thermostat on my 67 6hp evinrude. with the old thermostat, water would only come out of the exhaust/water hole on the backside of the engine at mid to full throtle. i removed the t-stat and ran it for a day, and water flowed out at all times, (reverse, idle, and forward)...
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    leaded gas

    my 73 imp with a 225 omc says that it required leaded gas. I have been using the lead supplement in it for years, but was wondering if it is necessary. i have heard that it dosent do anything, but have also heard that the lead lubercates the intake valve? any advice?
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    trailer tounge

    I have a recently bought trailer for my 14ft jon boat. The trailer has the old type of tounge for attaching to the ball that you screw on to tighten. I dont like this design because it could vibrate loose, and was wanting to switch to the new lever style. The old tounge is part of the trailer...
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    evinrude service manual

    i was wondering if anyone knows how similar the 68' 5hp evinrude and the 6hp 68' are? I have a 6hp, but can get a 5hp service manual for $4. If it is similar enough, it would be a great deal for four bucks. thanks
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    idle waterflow

    when my 6hp evinrude is at idle, or just above idle, no water comes out the "pee hole" on the back of the motor. is this normal or is there another place that water comes out below the surface of the water. i have not had a problem with overheating, but havent idled too much, and that was in...
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    6hp water pump

    i was wondering if anyone has experience with the water pump on a 6hp 73'evinrude. I was wanting to replace the thing myself, but am not sure how hard it might be to do. also do you reccomend buying a manual for the engine?
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    6 hp evinrude

    I recently was given a mid 70's 6hp evinrude that has been in storage for the last 12 years or so. I think that the carb was rebuilt right before it was stored. I ran the engine a few weeks ago and it seemed to run great, but i was wondering if i should do anything to the motor to make it...
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