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    2005 Honda 8 hp knocking

    I have a 2005 Honda 8 horsepower w/ electric start. Less than 30 hours approx. run time. Has a knocking noise at any speed other than idle, any clues? Since this engine has fuel injection does it have a knock sensor? Motor has performed great in the past but also shakes at idle. I removed...
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    boat lift ?'s

    I recently purchased a 7000lb. float-air boat lift I primarily use it to lift a small runabout 3500 to 4000lb Regal 1800. But bought oversize to be able to lift a 28' Marinette for service and during the winter. Is there a way to modify the valves to make the lift go down quicker with the small...
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    changing transmission gearing

    My boat a 1968 Marinette came with two gear options 1:1 velvet drive and a 1.52:1. I am looking for a calculator or personal opinions on changing from the 1:1 with a 14x10 3 bladed prop to a 1.52:1 with a 16x15 three bladed propeller. What kind of performance speed and gph will there be...
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    wrong pitch on inboard = ?

    I recently purchased another boat. It was bought on a different lake and driven by water to the lake where I dock. My question is the boat is supposed to have a 14 x 9 three blade prop on it, but it has a 13 x 12 prop instead. There is no working tachometer on board I noticed no ill affects...
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    how to identify ford marine block

    Going to look at an older Marinette tomm. how do I identify whether or not it is a marine block or not. Thanks, Thad
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    Weird windshield wiper question?????

    Does anyone know the proper name for the clear spinning discs that large yachts and ocean going boats use? It should be about a 12" clear acrylic disc that has a small electric motor. I am thinking of making some for my boat after burning up the wiper motors for the second time. I think that...
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    anchor rode - chain to rope??????

    I need to know what connection to use on my anchor rode to make it properly roll up in the windlass. I have 10' of 1/4" chain and 150' of 1/2" nylon. What is the connection between the two supposed to be? The rope will roll up until it hits the joint w/ a shackle.<br />Thanks :confused:
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    Alternator ?????????????'s

    I have an older Chrysler lm318 1968 model. Recently the alternator is melting the main wire going to the back of it. This wire goes from the main pole of the alt. to the back of the amp guage. It is probably 10 guage wire, and has previously been fine, I have checked all connections, and...
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    Alternator ?????????????'s

    I have an older Chrysler lm318 1968 model. Recently the alternator is melting the main wire going to the back of it. This wire goes from the main pole of the alt. to the back of the amp guage. It is probably 10 guage wire, and has previously been fine, I have checked all connections, and...
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    carry - on air conditioners

    I recently purchased a Carry-on air conditioner off of E-bay.<br /><br />Does anyone have any experience with these? <br />Pros and cons?<br /><br />Thanks
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    What fuel mixture antique Johnson

    I recently purchased two antique Johnson's the <br /><br />big one is a TN-28 5 h.p. 1952-53<br /><br />small one is a JW-10 3 h.p. 1952-54<br /><br />What fuel mixture should I use?<br /><br />What is the lever to the right of the pull start on the TN-28?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br /><br...
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    non-marine generator?? pros-cons

    I was thinking of running a small generator on my swim platform.<br /> <br />I know all about carbon monoxide, I am going to use it to run a small on-board air conditioning unit, tv and a microwave, not all at the same time.<br /><br />I have seen it done before, but what are the negatives?<br...
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    CQR anchors

    Any comments on the pro's and con's of CQR anchors? <br /><br />I have currently have a Danforth (won't roll up on the windlass correctly) I lost a Delta Fastset (from fouling it in the bottom.<br /><br />I anchor in 30' to 50' of water w/ muddy bottom and use 25' of chain and have 150' of...
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    any tips on spraying varnish?

    I am preparing to re-varnish all of my interior mahogany trim on a 1968 Marinette Cabin cruiser. Seems like if I could spray the coats rather than brush I would cut down on some time. Any tips on doing this?<br /><br />Thanks. :confused:
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    What oil to run?

    What type of oil should I run in an older cabin cruiser no idea of hours single engine 318 w/ velvet drive transmission.<br /><br />Thanks :confused:
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    Stainless steel hatch trim

    I have a 1968 Marinette they used stainless trim about 1 1/2" wide w/ pre-drilled holes does anyone know where you can buy this material? :confused: There are no major boating stores in my area.<br /><br />Thanks,
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    1986 BF7.5 Honda

    I recently bought the external charging plug for my Honda, does anyone have an idea of which wires go to the plug? No directions, the owners manual states the ability of charging batteries.<br /><br />Thanks, :D
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    CHRYSLER INBOARD T-STAT?????

    I have a 1968 Marinette w/ a single 318, velvet drive. The thermostat quit working recently and I pulled out the old one to replace it. It is about 2.5" diameter and about 2 3/4" tall. There is no internal diaphram in the throat of the t-stat. When heated to 140 deg. F. it opens right below...
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    Rudder Bearing??

    I have a 1968 Marinette w/ single 318 chrysler. The old rudder was made of steel and deteriorated I have made a new one with stainless steel, does anyone know if there is a bearing in the hull? Thanks, :confused:
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    Tri-Lux II

    Is Trilux II a good substitute for trilux 33 or of any of the other aluminum suitable bottom paints? I know it is aluminum safe but why did they quit making it? Thanks, :confused:
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