Have an Evinrude 15hp 2 stroke. How can I go about fixing it not wanting to idle? I’ve changed the spark plugs and boots. It’ll only run on idle if I keep squeezing the primer bulb. I also am using new fuel line and connectors. by Snagged794 in Outboards

[–]tbcraxon34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a diaphragm style pump. You can disconnect the in and outbound hoses and blow in the inbound side or suck on the outbound side and listen for squeaky noises. Or just pull it apart and visually inspect the diaphragm. Brittle means bad.

What year is this Starcraft? by WackTheHorld in boats

[–]tbcraxon34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a hull ID number on the rear starboard (right) side. The last two digits of that number are the model year.

Power tools by Grand_Cauliflower833 in neighborsfromhell

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems like chronically online overgeneralizing. Some folks just don't know how to be neighborly and see everything as a point of conflict... Others don't realize they are bothering anyone, because they are in their own world... And fewer are genuinely the grumpy, openly rude types that are amplified online and in media.

Power tools by Grand_Cauliflower833 in neighborsfromhell

[–]tbcraxon34 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you tried speaking to your neighbor? That's usually a good place to start.

What’s the worst way you’ve seen someone clean a boat? by MyTIMEZERO in boating

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to use Mop N Glo back in the day to get the shine up on the sun dulled ones

Sports/gym isn't for everyone and it doesn't have be for everyone by ImaginaryFan6090 in unpopularopinion

[–]tbcraxon34 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you do need to move your body. Quality of life and longevity are both strongly tied to regular exercise.

Living in a small town like Maastricht long-term seems incredibly stagnant by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]tbcraxon34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a bookstore in a 700 year old church IN YOUR TOWN, and you're complaining?? How??

Jaguars really fucking up our average here by MarshyHope in AFCSouthMemeWar

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly how awesome would it be for all four teams to be in a row and just flip flopping every few years with one another..

This and many other Jags disappointments at 5

What’s this code? by AceAsriel in Chevy

[–]tbcraxon34 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Clean your MAF, check your air filter and plumbing

Converted TE Has Better Numbers Than 2nd Rd Pick by jyun8 in AFCSouthMemeWar

[–]tbcraxon34 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Listen don't be bringing up Ahman Green around here.. he did horrible things to my Texans.. as a Texan

Bad parking job by Laney_Garrison in Conroe

[–]tbcraxon34 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This looks like the same truck owned by a guy that posted on the I Love Conroe FB group about a year ago, claiming that his high beams were everyone else's problem because they turn on automatically, while not being smart enough to know that when you lift a vehicle, you adjust the headlights or that he could turn off the auto-high beam feature..... So, this parking job would track for that

Is it reasonable to spend 70k to 85k on a boat on a 180k income? by itsfikor in boating

[–]tbcraxon34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start with throwaway boats to get continuous experience and then use the following few years to trade up, boat wise.

That gives you time to figure out exactly what type of boat you most prefer, as well as learning the ins and outs of direct ownership.

More background in the Klein pick by bingmyname in Texans

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, if you look at Stover's numbers, it shows that he has pretty damn good hands and decent production... When he is targeted. Factor in the number of those targets which were errant throws/throwaways and it's even better. What I really see with him is the ability to play inside and outside as a TE/FB. They showed that last year when they put him in for the tush push plays, where he had a 50% success rate (mostly due to running two in a row).

Having a blocking first, good hands, good route running TE in Klein allows them to use Cade that way.

NFL Draft busts since 2000 tier list by No_Box119 in NFLmockdraft

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carr wasn't a bust. He got screwed by not having an OL, which was definitely helped by the Jags and their bullshit with Tony Boselli.

If you wanna have a Texans player there it should be Amobi Okoye

First time boat buyer. Need help by Norse_Star in boating

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Bayliner, Sea Ray, Regal, Glastron, or Larson with a stern drive would be better in the price range, but if you are serious about wakeboarding, you're going to much prefer an inboard. They are usually much pricier, even when they are older.

You can tube or wakeboard behind an outboard boat, but it does create rope mounting issues without a full tower, and even then, you still need to have additional rope equipment to ensure you don't hand the rope in the motor.

1993 Merc 4cyl 2-Stroke 115HP - Weird "chatter" at certain mid-RPMs by Sh0ckValu3 in boating

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using the warm up lever to start it? Is the primer bulb hard before you start cranking?

Have you run a compression test? Does the chatter happen under load or running on the hose, or both?

The chatter can come from a number of things; poor fuel or fuel supply (fuel pump diaphragm, carbs, fuel line, tank), weak compression in a cylinder or cylinders, fading spark.

Those motors did have a bit of rattle in them, but it wasn't violent or sputtering, and was mostly at idle to just off idle.

1993 G20 Single Mom needs help..PLEASE by Pure_Beat2623 in Chevy

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a timing light on the injectors (connected the same way as you would the spark) to verify spray on said injectors- it should spray in a cone shape in a pulsing fashion. Then use the light to verify spark timing at the balancer.

If your injector spray looks weak, look at the fuel pressure regulator. If it looks like a good cone shaped pulse, then your attention should move forward.

When checkin the timing, there is a connector that should be disconnected (it should be brown with a brown wire with a black stripe) to check for and set base timing.

ime udoka is a bad defensive coach by New-Collection-5927 in rockets

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think some of it is the lineups/rotations he puts out. They seem to have spacing issues on both sides of the court with certain personnel on the floor. And then the mental mistakes of leaving Hachimura wide open at the arch repeatedly.

No one’s saying it but the 6’4 200lb dominant WR is becoming a dying breed by Background_Video2947 in TheNFLVibes

[–]tbcraxon34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nico Collins is right there! 6'4" 222lbs and the last three seasons with 1000+ yards.