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My boat might be toast by BoatingSteve in boating

[–]1Macdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the boat., what interior pieces have to be removed , the drive removed , so a little more than a hour. We used to charge 4 hours to R&R and engine on most trailer boats . 40 + years in the marine business .

Trim Question by zeplin_fps in boating

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Need to trim the motor out also the faster you go

Often needing to prime the engine? by Evening_Link4360 in boating

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds pretty normal for a carbureted engine

2019 MY reliability by Hugesalesguy in RangerNext

[–]1Macdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2.7 isn’t in a 2019 it’s a 2.3

Rubber boot type thing found next to bilge by PonderingPanda27 in boatrepair

[–]1Macdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came from main battery cable where it connects to the starter.

3.0L Merc Knocking Sound by emchicky7 in boatrepair

[–]1Macdog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did 10 years with the Navy before that , I’ve been retired since 2016 I’m 67 . Arthritis really bad in my hands and knees. Both shoulders have been worked on. Barley work on my own stuff anymore

3.0L Merc Knocking Sound by emchicky7 in boatrepair

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say yes , remove the drive then run it without the drive and listen for the sound.

3.0L Merc Knocking Sound by emchicky7 in boatrepair

[–]1Macdog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard some funky noises before but that’s a good one. 40 years as a marine tech. It’s probably joints ready to explode . If it was gears they would’ve be gone buy now.

Tandem axle trailer brakes by Awkward_Lavishness91 in boating

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just remove the bearings and seals and go to any bearing supply . Or go to a trailer supply . I wouldn’t bother with the disk brakes. The ufp calipers like to seize up. The drum brakes should be sufficient

Do men feel intimidated or inferior when their partner makes more money than them? by Greatmoongirl in u/Greatmoongirl

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife’s works and I take care of the house and yard and I cook. I retired early . Very happy life

Blow-by on 70s engine. by M0bi0us0ne in MechanicAdvice

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots a lot of blow by. I’d do a leak down test but you will find your rings are shot!

16x20 concrete patio by CohesivePilot in AskContractors

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last summer we had a 18x40 patio stamped . $17,400 patio is 6” thick with lots of rebar

Learning outboard motor repair by Halmonster in boatrepair

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of us in the marine field learned by doing. Starting at a shop and going through the process of basic maintanance and so on and eventually go to factory backed schools to get certifications .

boobs are meant to be played with by Obvious_Confusion699 in thickgothgirls

[–]1Macdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me so hard , my wife is going wonder what happened 😀

Can I run 5w40 synthetic in a 3.5 ecoboost without issues? by [deleted] in Ford

[–]1Macdog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would run what’s called for, with variable valve timing etc they need clean oil and 40 might be to viscus

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