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    thill replied to the thread Aluminum Versus Stainlees Steel?.
    Westr, Look for backing nuts. If there, and if you can get to the backing nuts, use an impact gun on the nut from the bottom side...
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    I also think it's a mistake to leave those chargers plugged in 24/7. They certainly aren't cheap. I let mine charge overnight and then...
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    Thanks for the reminder, but it's really not a pain to do. Just charge them up and jump them together the day before. It takes all of...
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    thill replied to the thread Repower.
    Some boats handle the extra weight well, some don't. Put a 50# bag of sand in the very back of the boat and see how it rides. That...
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    ^^^This^^^ is the reason I don't use a maintainer, and I have excellent success with batteries, both in longevity and power retention...
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    thill replied to the thread Anyone ever use a "Tiny Tach"?.
    IP65 waterproof... That should be sufficient for mounting in a boat, unless you sink it. Mine was mounted on the front of my motor...
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    Now THAT is a true mechanic. He lives, breathes and TASTES engines!
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    thill replied to the thread Water in lower unit?.
    Agree with Pappy. That sounds like a pretty minor leak. Monitor it. Sometimes it happens again, sometimes not. I had a motor that...
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    thill reacted to Pappy's post in the thread Water in lower unit? with Like Like.
    First off don't jump to conclusions that the propshaft seal failed. Do check it by removing the prop and do a visual check. Second -...
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    thill replied to the thread Been Gone.
    Bass Pro shops accepts used fishing gear to give to needy kids
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    😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯 WHOA!!! How did I miss this? You definitely live in a crazy area! You should have taken an interview video, asking him to...
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    thill replied to the thread Anyone ever use a "Tiny Tach"?.
    Yes, they work well when installed properly and on the correct setting. A great value and a very useful tool. I've never seen one...
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    thill replied to the thread Trailer Setup Help.
    I have also seen trailers set up a number of ways, but the trailer shop that I learned from always sets them up so the rollers guide the...
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    thill replied to the thread CMC 35 install ?.
    GREAT JOB. I like your channel idea. Trapped water is always bad.
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    thill replied to the thread Prop advise.
    Pappy explained it well, and is sharing information for all reading, not just you. Since you asked about 4 blade prop use, he used your...
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