row_33 Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 3:40 PM, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Today I learned theres a small leak in the rubber of my car door. Very small. However, sitting in a downpour all night, filled up the little storage bin right by my driver side door. The same one I leave my cell phone in. So, no more phone. Expand Yesterday I learned about something called the "core coil system" in my car as it fell apart, a timely death apparently, had never come across this in the prior dozen cars I owned or drove regularly. Fortunately easily repaired for a little coin and no other damage, and it runs like brand new in many ways.....
Cripple Creek Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 3:40 PM, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Today I learned theres a small leak in the rubber of my car door. Very small. However, sitting in a downpour all night, filled up the little storage bin right by my driver side door. The same one I leave my cell phone in. So, no more phone. Expand Look on the bright side, you gained a paperweight. Only an idiot would leave their phone locked in their car overnight. Stop being an idiot.
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 5:01 PM, Cripple Creek said: Look on the bright side, you gained a paperweight. Only an idiot would leave their phone locked in their car overnight. Stop being an idiot. Expand Lol. I didn't leave it in the car. I just didn't notice the water in there when I set it there this morning.
Cripple Creek Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 7:30 PM, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Lol. I didn't leave it in the car. I just didn't notice the water in there when I set it there this morning. Expand sorry, that's worse
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2018 Author Posted June 22, 2018 TIL that even though almost all planes were grounded during 9/11, there was one non military plane flying after the FAA ordered all planes to land. This one plane was carrying snake anti venom to Florida to save a snake handler’s life after he had gotten bit by a Taipan snake
Soda Popinski Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Throttle/shift cables for boats can be stiff but the problem can be the slide that attaches to the shift arm. I also learned that removing the lower cowling on an outboard is a PIA. and that boat mechanics are worth whatever they charge if they're good.
BUFFALOKIE Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 3:07 PM, Soda Popinski said: Throttle/shift cables for boats can be stiff but the problem can be the slide that attaches to the shift arm. I also learned that removing the lower cowling on an outboard is a PIA. and that boat mechanics are worth whatever they charge if they're good. Expand TIL there is another boat owner on TBD trying his own boat repairs! PM me! I've replaced all wiring, circuit breakers and switches and gauges. Just applied powers an hour ago and the Bilge pump now works for the first time in years. Moving on to live well pumps and aerators.... 1
Soda Popinski Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Well i've done pretty much everything i can do so far. Rebuilt the carbs on all three cylinders, new starter, new water pump, rewired the trailer, put the lights on the guide posts so they never get wet, also used extention cord instead of that small weak crap they give you to wire with, dedicated ground wires. New springs on the trailer, new hitch ball receiver on the trailer, new axle, hubs, bearings. new ignition wire on one cylinder. new thermostat, poppet valve, new bilge pumps and livewell last summer, new lower unit oil. That's..that's about it so far.
Guffalo Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 7:31 PM, Soda Popinski said: Well i've done pretty much everything i can do so far. Rebuilt the carbs on all three cylinders, new starter, new water pump, rewired the trailer, put the lights on the guide posts so they never get wet, also used extention cord instead of that small weak crap they give you to wire with, dedicated ground wires. New springs on the trailer, new hitch ball receiver on the trailer, new axle, hubs, bearings. new ignition wire on one cylinder. new thermostat, poppet valve, new bilge pumps and livewell last summer, new lower unit oil. That's..that's about it so far. Expand Ok, ping me in the fall when I have to winterize, I am first season on outboards, 17 years with an inboard, had the mechanic take care of it. Now with the outboards I want to try to maintain them myself. Anything special I should know about Mercurys?
Soda Popinski Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 7:38 PM, Guffalo said: Ok, ping me in the fall when I have to winterize, I am first season on outboards, 17 years with an inboard, had the mechanic take care of it. Now with the outboards I want to try to maintain them myself. Anything special I should know about Mercurys? Expand Are yours brand new? 4 strokes? Mine is a 20 year old 2 stroke so hard I really don't know anything about the new ones. I live in Central FL so i never winterize i pretty much fish year round. I run mine every 3 weeks without fail to keep the carbs from gumming up but I don't think that's possible up where you are.
Guffalo Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 7:41 PM, Soda Popinski said: Are yours brand new? 4 strokes? Mine is a 20 year old 2 stroke so hard I really don't know anything about the new ones. I live in Central FL so i never winterize i pretty much fish year round. I run mine every 3 weeks without fail to keep the carbs from gumming up but I don't think that's possible up where you are. Expand They are 2004 Merc 225 2 stroke about 350 hours on them. I read some online stuff and watched videos. I think I can pull the winterization off (I hope so) for any replacement of parts then I will need help.
Soda Popinski Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 7:56 PM, Guffalo said: They are 2004 Merc 225 2 stroke about 350 hours on them. I read some online stuff and watched videos. I think I can pull the winterization off (I hope so) for any replacement of parts then I will need help. Expand I think if you read up you'll be fine, do a search on TheHullTruth, lots of good information on there. I use seafoam on almost every tankful, seems to keep the buildup to a minimum.
Saxum Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 12:23 PM, Canadian Bills Fan said: TIL that the New York Mets are STILL paying Bobby Bonilla, a man who last played for them in 1999, $1.19 million per year until 2035 Expand Love guaranteed contracts, wish I could get one.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 TIL 32 years after Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Burr's wife left him. Her divorce attorney was Alexander Hamilton Jr.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 TIL In 2000 The Guinness Book of World Records cited Michael Jackson as the most philanthropic pop star in history. He gave over $300 million dollars to charity in his life, and visited hospitals and orphanages at every stop of his tours handing out gifts and making donations.
Cripple Creek Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 2:04 PM, Canadian Bills Fan said: TIL In 2000 The Guinness Book of World Records cited Michael Jackson as the most philanthropic pop star in history. He gave over $300 million dollars to charity in his life, and visited hospitals and orphanages at every stop of his tours handing out gifts and making donations. Expand Ironic.
row_33 Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 2:56 PM, Cripple Creek said: Ironic. Expand he never saw a cheesy thing in a Vegas boutique that he didn't want to buy
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 TIL that the French have been building a castle for 20 years using medieval techniques and building material, anyone can participate in the project, which will be completed in 2023.
sherpa Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 5:47 PM, Canadian Bills Fan said: TIL that the French have been building a castle for 20 years using medieval techniques and building material, anyone can participate in the project, which will be completed in 2023. Expand Have they surrendered it yet? 3
DC Tom Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 6:31 PM, sherpa said: Have they surrendered it yet? Expand No, but I'll bet when it's done the Germans just walk right on by and conquer Paris... 1
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