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Aluminum oxidized naturally as a way of protecting itself. When we remove that oxidizing, we are also removing some of the aluminum...
Wednesday at 10:38 AM
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Large lot of 70's and 80's Johnson and Evinrude outboards
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The problem with Suzuki dipsticks is the metal they used. Pre-2000 recycled Cambell Soup cans have that metallic taste, even fresh out...
Sunday at 9:21 AM
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The problem with all this is that none of it makes for a $500 used motor. If you spend moeny on a carb kit, a can or two of touch up...
Sunday at 9:17 AM
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Spare carb needed
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Did they vacuum test the block? Two strokes with bad seals won't idle consistently, won't stay adjusted worth a poot (can't get idle and...
Jul 7, 2024
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Spare carb needed
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Yes. It would detune it. Watch the plugs to make sure it's not running lean.
Jul 6, 2024
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Everyone wants the 15 hp carb so they can convert their 9.9 up engines to a 15..lots of extra 9.9 carbs out there !!
Jul 6, 2024
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At what point do you abandon ship?
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I've got a 1544 Alumacraft "Bass Pro" that was rated for 65, but that was two stroke era (1977). It was fine for an old guy with a 35 on...
Jun 28, 2024
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Go wider. 1654, 1660 or whatever. Unless you need a narrower boat for some reason
Jun 28, 2024
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IMO: If the 12’s have sufficient load capacity, wait until they need replacing. Then decide. Keep them inflated to the correct level...
May 13, 2024
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Trailer wheels worth upsizing?
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65mph? Questionable worth.. not worth it to me for a lightly loaded trailer. Like has been said, bigger diameter wheels/tires slow down...
May 13, 2024
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I would be far more concerned with stopping power, rather than towing power...most vehicles will tow far more weight than what they can...
May 8, 2024
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