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    BIG Wheels for Trailers?

    I've been trying for years to get my boat up the slanted driveway of my parents' house and into the garage. The outdrive hangs too low and drags so bad it gets stuck in the cement.<br /><br />I don't think even a lower tail-hitch will do it - a few years ago we tried rigging a pully system (the...
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    Trouble starting; lost nut in carb

    Don't let the subject get your hopes up, I meant the kind of nut that screws..er..you know what I mean!<br /><br />Stats: 1977 Ranger, Ford MerCruiser V8 188hp 302<br /><br />I've been having trouble with starting for some time now. I didn't really suspect the starter because:<br />-believe it's...
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    Soundproofing for Engine Cover?

    I'm in the process of building a new engine cover for my boat, and I'm wondering which wood would be best for soundproofing/marine use, and if there is anything else I can do to soundproof a new engine cover. Thanks to all who reply.. :-)
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    1977 Ford V8 188hp, trouble starting

    I've got a weird problem with my old Ranger. Despite brand new plugs, fuel lines, water/fuel pumps, rebuilt carb, starter, etc. it still has a helluva time starting. <br /><br />Once it's running, it runs great (every once in a while it will die, but it's rare enough not to bother me). It's a...
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    test

    just testing my new signature..
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    Replacing 2bbl Rochester on a 302 V8 Ford with 4bbl Holley

    As you can see from the title, I am planning on..."Replacing 2bbl Rochester on a 302 V8 Ford with 4bbl Holley." Someone has mentioned that I will need new intake manifolds, what exactly are those and where can I find them? :-)<br /><br />Any help on this project would be great..oh yeah, I'd also...
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