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    The insurance industry has become predatory

    For 26 years, I've had Oregon Mutual has provided mortgage insurance on my home. Just got a letter that they are dropping every residential policy they have on the books. They are afraid of the pending earthquake potential and rather than take that hit... they're just leaving the home mortgage...
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    More 496 MAG cooling questions- Update, found the blockage!!!

    I belive you can contact Orca Marine Systems in Bellingham,WA. That make fwc systems. They make currant freshwater systems for new and older boats. I seem to remember they make some smaller, long reaming tools for cleaning out the small tubes in heat exchangers. Perhaps they still do...
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    Vapor canister float sticking

    Use a good fuel additive to your fuel tank I'd recommend Quicksilver "Quickare". 1 Oz per 10 gallons at every fill-up. Keeps the system clean and rubber components soft and supple. Awesome product. WallMart, Mercury dealers have it.
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    Dogs: Heeler or Border Collie?? Give Me Input.

    I have a 4 year old red heeler/Aussie Cattle Dog . A little taller and a longer snout . Very good looking, intelligent family pet. Loves playing g with my granddaughters and running for the chuck-it ball . Has almost nipped at heels but really just gets excited playing. If i have one complaint...
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    What are you listening to, right now?

    Gaucho, Steely Dan
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    Fire at Lake Conroe (TX) Marina Boat Stalls

    Poly-propylene ( pink) is not designed to be mixed 50/50 . Directly out of the bottle it's good to -50 degrees . As it approaches -50, it will get slushy but not freeze till -50 .Mixing it will negate its ability to prevent freeze damage at all. Ethol glycol (the green stuff that kills your...
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    Motor runs to the filter bowl is empty then you have to keep pumping the bubble same old stuff everything has been changed carburetor has been rebuilt

    Additionally, I was actually talking about bigger engines ,V6's, as to removing quick-connect fittings but troubleshooting pressures, vacuum reading and clear lines holds true for all engines . Johnson/Evinrude service manuals cover this troubleshooting in pre-Ficht and ETec books . I...
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    Motor runs to the filter bowl is empty then you have to keep pumping the bubble same old stuff everything has been changed carburetor has been rebuilt

    Remember, when checking vacuum readings.... you need a slight amount ( 1 or 2 inches of draw) when everything is working correctly. That's the fuel pump drawing/sucking fuel. To have no vacuum at all, means there's a an air leak or a non-operating pump . That's why you use a vacuum guage with...
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    Ungrateful employees

    I always said, " Who's smarter? Him for getting what he wants....or You? , for giving him what he demands??" It's a simple equation. Employment is a two sided relationship. You pay him to do his job without drama, to the best if his abilities. He shows up, does the work, represents your...
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    I knew this day was coming..... Update

    You need to follow "THEM " both on Facebook, Instagram or whatever kids do on their phones now a daze. They need to give you that info . And, tell him and her, if ever, EVER, they or their friends, find that they need assistance/help at any time, never to hesitate to call you no matter what...
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    Biggest Debacle I can recall , Kabul is a disaster of Epic proportions

    Joe is freaking out about how to save face. He's afraid of the media. Even the left media and politicians are critical. Kamel Toe is praying Joe doesn't quit, then it'll all be hers. FUDGE!!!
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    Question On Winterizing

    RV ( the pink stuff) antifreeze is NOT compatable with water. Its good down to -50 degrees , it will get slushy around -20 but wont freeze hard till -50. If you choose to go 50/50, but why would you as its less than $3.00 per gallon) then you are kinda..... dumb and like living life on the...
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    Bayliner makes a $50k wake boat?

    ok I didnt ssy "I laughed them off thr lake". Just that after sering all the "big boys" anchored up to our sand dunes, they high-tail'd it away with thheir tail between their legs. All I said was... its an ugly boat. It may be inexpensive, but its as ugly as anyone could imagine. It floats...
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    Bayliner makes a $50k wake boat?

    I have a Barefoot Warrior. 200hp Merc. Low profile, 1989. Its a barefoot boat. Sorry, no pics. No wake. And made by Ski Centurian. Did I say ugly?? You obviously havent sern one of those Bayliner slugs from a distance. They get worse the closer you get. REALLY!! Im may be bashing them but...
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    Bayliner makes a $50k wake boat?

    Limp dick mode. One got laughed off the lake last weekend. He wont be back I'd think. We have a fair amount of Centurians, MasterCrafts, Sangers and Malibu's. Some actually wake surf. Most just socialize and show off their music boxes. I have NEVER seen a uglier boat on thr wster. Aint no one...
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    Old movies to pass the time

    Best movje eva. Like they used to make. ...."Mr. Roberts". It doesnt get any better than that... Well, maybe "The Sandpebbles". With Steve McQueen". Those 2.
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    Hey Gearheads...

    Pressure regulator and stainless fuel lines intertwined with coil/plug wires. Just a little arcing potential. What coild go wrong???
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    Well this is couple years to late but still a step in the right direction

    They have created a monster they can not now control. There's no middle ground. What started as an necessary evil... is now just evil.
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