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    No substitute for laying hands and eyes on it....

    No substitute for laying hands and eyes on it. Great news, take care!
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    On your first water pump replace, don't just get...

    On your first water pump replace, don't just get the impeller, go ahead and get the kit. It is likely you will need one of the other items, go ahead and have it to start with. If you don't need it...
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    I would like to see my mail lady carry a 115...

    I would like to see my mail lady carry a 115 Mercury up the steps to leave on my porch, if they shipped USPS...
  4. For me, not a deal breaker at all. Mine is a...

    For me, not a deal breaker at all.
    Mine is a Mercury 115 2 Stroke 1992 Model.
    My advice, especially for carb models: (1) Run a quality fuel stabilizer ALL THE TIME, Mercury Quickare recommends 1 oz...
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    DHL is the worst for me.

    DHL is the worst for me.
  6. FYI check around far and wide on Lithium Battery...

    FYI check around far and wide on Lithium Battery prices. Some of them the price has fell like a rock, some with 5 year warranties. Some sellers are hanging on to the high prices, perhaps they paid a...
  7. Please forgive me, but if that was my boat and I...

    Please forgive me, but if that was my boat and I was discussing motor selection with my late Dad, He would quickly answer with "Just put a 12 horse Wizzard on it, son".
    That was His favorite motor...
  8. My Dad had an old, old Scott Attwater that caught...

    My Dad had an old, old Scott Attwater that caught fire once on the back of the boat going down the river. He unclamped it from the transom, and deposited it directly toward the river bottom. Dad...
  9. Is there a provision for it up there at the...

    Is there a provision for it up there at the selector?
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    For the rubber boots on my riding mower wheels, I...

    For the rubber boots on my riding mower wheels, I use long, skinny, black zip ties pulled tight and nipped close.
    If they are metal, you should be able to dimple the edges a little, and "Persuade"...
  11. Since you are rewiring every thing, what I did...

    Since you are rewiring every thing, what I did was install heavy duty disconnect switches close to each battery and reachable from beside the boat or in the boat. Positive leads go short and straight...
  12. I know a guy that works on small outboard engines...

    I know a guy that works on small outboard engines that He starts them with a cordless Milwaukee 1/2" impact on the main nut over the flywheel.
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    This time of year I am a weekday fisherman too,...

    This time of year I am a weekday fisherman too, gets too crazy around here at the river on the weekends.
    I did notice this morning Walmart is starting to stock "Back To School" items, reminds me of...
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    Aint that the truth. My drain plug comes out...

    Aint that the truth.
    My drain plug comes out when I pull the boat out of the water as I am connecting rear straps and setting the transom saver.
    Next time I pull the boat out of the garage to go...
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    "I am ready"- allow me to extend this thought to...

    "I am ready"- allow me to extend this thought to time at the boat ramp.
    In relation to coming and going - I believe some people arrive at the boat ramp like they are waking up in a whole new world....
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    Consider looking at some 2 year old low milage...

    Consider looking at some 2 year old low milage well kept trucks. Who knows, may find a great deal.
    I know a guy that buys a new truck when His gets 25, 000 miles on them, dealer serviced and all....
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    Here's the answer - This one is called an Echo...

    Here's the answer - This one is called an Echo Charge, other versions call it a Battery combiner, whatever, same process. Automatically, when Battery #1 (Starter) reaches full charge, it starts...
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    If issues persist, I highly recommend you to call...

    If issues persist, I highly recommend you to call CDI directly. Great people to deal with, and they will be happy to work with you.
    They really know their stuff, and proudly stand behind it. Far...
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    Some Timkins are not made in the USA nowadays,...

    Some Timkins are not made in the USA nowadays, choose carefully. Parts stores will be glad to explain that to you.
    Sadly, things are heading in that direction. Not to hijack, but I have lots of...
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    You might consider installing new Hub Kits on...

    You might consider installing new Hub Kits on clean well greased axles like I did. I removed my Bearing Buddies and just installed grease fittings instead. My axle has a small weep hole for each side...
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    Seems like something a little "Springie" would be...

    Seems like something a little "Springie" would be a good idea so that a bump would not break something...
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    Glad you got it fixed right. I prefer to do it...

    Glad you got it fixed right.
    I prefer to do it right, as if I was the next man to be going back in there.
    Usually, It is!
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    Disconnect everything and check voltages of each...

    Disconnect everything and check voltages of each battery. This should confirm if clicking is from individual low voltage protection at the charger found on most new chargers.
    If a low battery is...
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    Yellow original Totally Awesome, sold at the...

    Yellow original Totally Awesome, sold at the Dollar Tree. Lowe's now sells it in gallon jugs. Amazing stuff. Also, best bathroom shower cleaner ever. Cleans wheels like magic. In the garage, it's a...
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    Good advice there. Things usually work out...

    Good advice there.
    Things usually work out better when done methodically. Long ago I remember Dad resolved an issue methodically when some jerk out of the blue started cussing and swearing at Dad...
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    Dad's words still echo in my mind, "If it gets...

    Dad's words still echo in my mind, "If it gets air, fire, and fuel, it should run, son".
    Check for each of the above. You may find no fire, or dry plugs.
    React accordingly.
    Good luck!
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    In my experience and others I know, AGM is a much...

    In my experience and others I know, AGM is a much safer battery with regard to leakage as compared to wet cell, but as to longevity, AGM shows no advantage to me.
    What works for me is keeping a...
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    THAT is the correct fix. There are lots of quick...

    THAT is the correct fix. There are lots of quick fixes, but THAT fix is best by far.
    Instead of lock tite, I prefer a light dab of anti seize, and tighten to the correct torque. The next guy in...
  29. If it's been a while, do it right. - New...

    If it's been a while, do it right.
    - New impeller, seals, and cover
    - New thermostat, poppet, spring, and gasket set
    - Consider a new temp sending unit matched to a gauge. I got a gauge and ohm...
  30. Always try to keep things lubed back there....

    Always try to keep things lubed back there.
    Growing up, Dad always kept the tilt unlocked on the small outboards so when we hit something the motor could swing up. Anytime we needed reverse, we...
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