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    rear brake job chevy truck

    Hope somebody will know. For the disc rear brakes of 1/2 ton 2004 chevy truck. There is a housing that holds the caliper that has two, looks like 1/2 in. bolts.The caliper then has two bolts that connect to that housing. For the first two bolts do I use lock tite or anti-sieze compound? It had...
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    any harm?

    Is there any way of telling if an engine has synthetic oil in it ? This is a new 18hp B&S with 15hrs. on it. Or would there be any problem if lets say there was and I changed the oil to non-synthetic 5w30? Unable to locate the peivious owner to find out...
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    kicker engine shaft length

    In searching there is alot of info. on the right length shaft and how to figure it out. I know for my kicker a 20" shaft would work great. But I feel when using the main engine the kicker might still touch the water in the elevated position somewhat. Also while trailering I would need another...
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    kicker engine

    I do alot of fresh water trolling with my 50hp putting alot of idle hours on it. I was thinking of getting a 3.5hp. 4stroke nissan or tohatsu. They weigh in at around 41lbs. My 16.5' lund is rated for a 60hp. I can't seem to find anything on transom weight for this boat. Just wondering if...
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    Pro Football Pick'em

    Hi everyone, Every year "fishkpr" hosts a pro football pick contest. He emailed me and is unable to log into iboats to give this years invitation. So anyone interested in joining this year please feel free to join, its free and alot of fun so hope to see ya there. Here is the info, You have...
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    Hailing Expedia

    Just looking at pictures in " show your lund' and like the awning or sun roof what ever its called, on your boat. Would like something similar for mine. What can you tell me about it? Can you trailer it with it up or does it need to be folded down? Any info would help , thanks, A T.
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    Montana fishing

    Visiting relatives by Flathead lake. Thinking of hauling my boat with and was wondering if anyone had any input on fishing it, Thanks, A T
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    Stuck in mud or snow

    I recently was told by a mechanic not to pull a stuck vehicle out by using reverse gear on 4wd. Says its harder on the front drive. Best to turn it around and attach the chain so to pull in a forward gear. I've done it many times both ways with no problem. Think there is any truth to this?
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    Semper Fi

    Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines, former and present.
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    advice on computer

    In general, what causes a computer screen to freeze up? Win. xp, I run spyware and antivirus frenquently and they show no problems. Dosen't happen all the time but seems to be increasing to more often. Nothing gets me out of it except shutting off power & re-start. The unit is around 5 years...
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    situation

    > > You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. > > > On your right side is > > > sharp drop off, and on your left side is an > > > elephant traveling at the > > > same speed as you. Directly in front of you is a > > > galloping kangaroo and > > > your horse is unable to overtake...
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    fish in weeds

    Just wondreing if any fisherman out there have any special tricks to getting a fish out of the weeds. Had a walley on today in 17ft. water. It dove tight into the weeds. It was a standoff for a long time. I finally just circled the area trying to get something to happen. I just managed to break...
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    I cheated

    I cheated but never again.:'( When boats was down I needed some company so I visited some other forums. This transition is nothing compared to some of the nonfamily-- orientated sites that are out there. iboats definitely has my 5 star rating, thanks
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    Battery upgrade

    I need a new starting battery. Starting a 50 hp 4str. honda. Old batt. lasted 4 years,marine 785/ca,102min.reserve. This was a 1 batt. boat set up. it runs nav. lts., auto bilge,areator,gps&ff. I added a troll bat. up front. I did a research here but would still like some opinions. What would be...
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    fishing guides

    My family got me a birthday present of a day on the lake with guide. My question is what to tip provided its a good experience? Thanks, A T
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    gps confusion

    Looking to upgrade gps. Been using garmin72 hand held for boating. This was enough to get me hooked on gps. Now I would like something I can load maps into, inland lakes. I would like a screen that is easier to view, plus something somewhat water proof. So far my choices have been Garmin...
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    low tire pressure

    The light came on the dash saying low tire pressure. Checked all tires to be 44psi. Chevy monte carlo. How does a system like this work? How do I turn the light off? Thanks, A T
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    How would you store a trailer for the winter?

    I have a small cargo trailer that will sit out unused all winter. Thinking of just jacking it up to take weight off tires. Think thats all I need to do? Any advantage to covering tires with black garbage bags to protect from uv rays, snow, etc. ? Thanks for any help, a t
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    Happy Birthday U.S.M.C.

    Marine Corps 230th. birthday today. I was serving during its 193rd. :eek: Where did that time go? To all you fellow jar-heads , Semper Fidelis.
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    wet -t -shirt !

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