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  1. bigdee

    Yamaha won't shut off

    My 1990 85hp 2 stroke OB will not shut off with key or kill switch. Any suggestions?
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    Air rifle

    Since there is a ammo shortage and I want to conserve my reserve I am looking to buy a cheap .22 caliber pellet rifle. I like the reviews on the Hatsan edge, anyone have one? I will be using it for occasional pest control and plinking.
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    Cheap security camera

    For anyone interested in a adequate security system I tried a $25 wifi camera and was blown away by all its features. Free cloud storage, 2 way voice communication, sound and motion detection, live streaming and sd storage. Another cool feature is it can detect smoke and co2 alarms and...
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    Linux on older notebook

    Anyone have any experience running linux (Ubuntu 18.04) on older Thinkpad x130 with AMD-450 processor?
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    Garden tractor battery update

    Because of potential marine battery theft I chose to try a small garden tractor battery ($29) in my 'toon. After almost a full summer of boating it has worked great and the thieves don't seem interested in it. Cranks my 85hp Yamaha easily and runs the navigation lights while anchored for hours...
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    Old garden tractor

    I have a chance to buy a Allis Chalmers 314 early 70's tractor to restore. Been looking for a John Deere 110 but have given up. I like the heavy look of the AC (Simplicity). 14hp Kohler, manual lift, gear transmission. Deck is in rough shape and missing the tensioner pully. Tractor is solid but...
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    Battery size

    When I went to take family out on my pontoon this week the battery had died and tested as bad. Since it was too far to drive to get a new battery I used my jump box instead and was surprised how well it turned over my 85 hp 2 stroke. We spent the afternoon cruising without issue. So now I am...
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    How have you stopped hitch rattle

    My hitch rattle was very loud and annoying. This is especially true on unibody vehicles because there is zero isolation from receiver. My solution was to drill and tap for two 3/8-16 bolts, one on bottom of receiver and one on side of receiver. I tighten them to take out the play. Works great...
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    Garage door openers

    I have two 8' wide garage doors. One is a 1/2 hp chambelain chain drive the other is a 30 year old Genie screw drive. The Genie still works fine but is not compatible with my Smart home (chambelain MyQ hub) I will probably match the chamberlain but it is only 2 years old so I don't know about...
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    Metal detector

    My cheap beginners metal detector took a crap so kicking around the idea of getting a medium cost metal detector. Any thoughts on a Garrett Ace 250? After researching online this is the one that appeals to me. Not interested in this as a serious hobby but more as a tool.
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    Submersible well pump

    Has anyone had any experience with Hallmark well pumps? My 200' well has a cheap pump (water ace) that has been down there for about 12 years. I cannot afford to be out of water and wanted a (cheap) spare pump on hand just in case pump goes out on a weekend or holiday. I bought one of these...
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    SCCY 9mm a year later

    Almost a year ago I bought a budget SCCY for EDC because I carry everyday sometimes in adverse conditions and it did not make sense to carry a $$$ pistol. My $$$ pistols remain in a safe,nice and clean. The SCCY stays in my pocket and gets full of lint and dirt but it has never failed to...
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    Electric water heater life expectancy

    Just curious of what others have experienced. My house was built in 1974 and it still has the original water heaters...I have 2 because the house is large and the bathrooms are about 100' from each other. One is a 50 gallon and the other is a 40 gallon. Now in 43 years I have only replaced one...
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    login

    Why does iboats have an unsecure login
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    tubes in tire

    I have some 4.80x12 tubeless tires that are a real PITA to seal the beads. The local tire shops won't touch them. I have a tire changer and thought about putting tubes in them.....has anyone done this? I am pretty sure they are bias/cross ply.
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    bought a dc to ac inverter

    I have been carrying a little 1000 watt generator to remote areas to power some landscaping tools, weed eater,chain saw,pruner,leaf blower and hedge trimmer. Never really thought about an alternative power source until I ran across this 1200 watt inverter for only 41 bucks. So much better than...
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    HF generator

    During hurricane Matthew I lost power for several days. My old Homelite 5k generator ran about 2 hours before the fan came loose and chewed up the windings. Fortunately I have a HF 2 cycle 900 watt generator that kept my refrigerator going along with a few lights and TV. Since I have a well I...
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    Update Kel tec p32.....settled for SCCY 9mm

    After listening to this forum I ditched the idea of .32 caliber and purchased a 9mm SCCY CBX-1. Only shot a box of Perfecta 115 grain so far but very happy with results. Seems like a quality weapon for CC. Lightweight and fits in my pocket and has 11 round capacity.
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    TCS

    Any have any thoughts on electronic traction control? Any benefits of having it on/off when pulling boat on ramp.
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    Grand cherokee vs Blazer

    Anyone tow with a V6 3.7 Jeep GC? I have towed my pontoon with a 4.2 Chevy Blazer and it done fine. I also towed it with a 4.0 Grand Cherokee and it done fine also. I have just purchased a Jeep GC with the V6 and Mercedes transmission and was wondering if anyone has the same.
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