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    car roll back when changing tire.

    I was changing the front passenger tire. Had the front jacked up and in park also the hand brake was set. Had the lug nuts loosen and was about to take the tire off the hub and the car started to roll back about 4 or 5 inches, scare the s--t out of me as I saw the jack about to fall off. it...
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    Craiglist Scam.

    Almost a victim of craiglist scam. My daughter posted on craiglist a clarinet for sale (high dollar item) and this fellow from California email her and said that he would like to buy the clarinet for his uncle. He then proceed to get mail address to send the money. A week ago, an express mail...
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    Fuse blown in reverse.

    I have a dodge 1500 as my tow vehicle and the fuse for the reserve light keeps blowing when I have the trailer hitched on. That is when I reverse to put the boat into the water, fuse is burned. I checked the ground connection on the 4 flat and it is good. I checked the wire on the trailer and...
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    Ticketed in Louisiana

    My daughter got a ticket will driving in LA. The offence was staying in the left lane too long!! according to her, she was on the left lane trying to overtake a truck and she was going at the speed limit but the truck on the right lane did not slow down nor did she speed up to over take. An...
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    Maxum 1800 SR floorboard repair

    Finally, I have the time to start work on my maxum 1800 I/O boat. The floorboard at one spot is spongy. After check the floor out I found that the manufacturer just glue the carpet straight onto the plywood without priming or painting the floor. So now I have to replace a section of it. Took...
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    Maxum no more!

    Latest news. Maxum brand is being discontinued. From what I read the warranty for new boats still continue. Check out this link for more information. http://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=3694
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    storm while boating.

    This was my first time in a storm on a lake. This happened at Lake Sam Rayburn. We were having a slow cruise around the some of the inlet and when we got out to the lake proper suddenly there was a hugh wind blowing and the water on the lake was white capping in a matter of a few minutes to...
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    workbench plan needed

    I have been serching for a reloading workbench plan on the web but so far have not found the correct one. The one I saw was a permenent workbench with top cabinet. I cannot find it anywhere and was wondering if anyone can help me with workbench plans. Thanks
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    need help with new trailer

    I just bought a 'new' used trailer for my 18' I/O boat. I have to change out some rusted hardware on the bunk and then swap the boat over to this trailer. The trailer was used for a 21' center console outboard boat and I have make a few adjustment to position the winch and bunk to suit my 18'...
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    Florescent light not working

    In my kitchen I have 2 separate florescent lights (wired in series) but one of the light quit working one day when i switch the light on. Took the casing aprt and it has a long (about 8") balast. Could the balast has gone bad? The light is about 2 years old. Also when I look at the wiring...
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    "How to" pocket door.

    I am thinking of installing a pocket door to my den but cannot find enough illustrated diagram on how to install one. I tried google it but not enough details on how to do it. Can someone help me on this little project. Thanks.
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    Trailer brake light not working

    I have a tilt trailer that I wired with brand new wires. The light works and so does the signal lights but when I step on the brake with the running light on the light goes off. When I take my foot off the brake the lights come back on. I check the ground on both the truck and also the...
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    Mercruiser won't start.

    I just took my boat (maxum 1800sr, 3.0l with alpha one outdrive) out today and after the usual check, I started with muff on at my drive way. It starts just fine and took it out to the river and it ran very well. Just before I was ale to load it onto the trailer while still in the water I...
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    Trailer parts

    I have a Escort trailer that came with the boat I bought. The model year is 1991 and I tried to look it up on the internet and cannot find anything on it with the exception that the trailer came together with a bayliner boat. I even evn to after market off brand trailer and still cannot find...
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    Telephone cable

    I have an old house which was wired either pre-or just post 50's, when the code is not so strigent. The phone wire is like ancient. It is 3 strand and twisted together with black rubber insulation. I want to know how to feed off this old wire. I know 1 pair (2 wires) will be connected to the...
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    Laminated floor help

    I am about to install laminted flooring in our den and was reading up on the subject. There are conflicting issues that I would like clarified. Would appreciated comments from all those who have installed laminate floor. ON 1 brochure it says that you apply a thin bead of glue/sealant between...
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    Virus removal

    All computer gurus.<br />To make a long story short, my computer got infected with the trojan.win32.startpage.adh virus :mad: :mad: . I looked in google search page for help and don't seems to find anything on it. Do any of you know of a freeware program that can remove this pesky hijack...
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    Trailer wiring diagram

    Hi, I was wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction so I can get a trailer wiring diagram. I am in the process of rewiring the trailer and in need of some help in getting the light to work properly on the trailer. Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks
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    Insurance classification

    Can one of you, insurance adjuster, insurance agent help me. I need to know how do you all classified storm surge when hurricane Rita came through our area in Southeast Texas (Golden Triangle) area. Damage cause by water rising from the ground up due to constant rain, is it water damage or is...
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    Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional !!!

    This is an article That I read on the web. What would they think of next. :confused: <br /><br /><br />Judge Rules Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional <br />Reported by Scott Lawrence <br />September 14, 2005 - 1:01PM <br /><br...
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