Bernie

Seems to be flying along now. Thanks!

Very good point Chris. Last night I gave up trying, just painfully slow today, as it has been for quite a while

Another birthday Joe? Just what were we celebrating last September anyway?

That really is too bad Raf. Damn thieves. I will keep my eye out up here too.

The NHL needs to put a team in Hamilton.

Bob, You fogged your engine, so you said. so there is oil on your plugs. The VRO pump is run by pulses from the crank case and will not send extra oil to cylinders as when the engine runs out of fuel the pulses no longer operate the pump. The VRO setup was a simple way to use oil injection but there are no computer controls on them. Perhaps he is thinking of the Etec which has a fogging feature built into it. The Etec does have a processor(computer)

Bob, the VRO system is strictly mechanical. Works from crankcase pulses to run the pump. The amount of pulses regulates the flow. The only sensor(not computer controlled) is if the oil flow stops it turns on a warning buzzer. Low fuel flow does not increase oil flow. Just thought you would like to know.

There are some that only hit the water once every couple years. The most important thing to use is fuel stabilizers. But I have seen the damage to engines that rust has developed internally. So I fog my engines. Like Wayne said in another thread, they are too darn expensive to not do properly.

Spraying fogging oil into the spark plug holes does little to protect a two stroke. Most of the moving parts you need to protect are below the piston. In most two stroke engines the fuel/oil mixture is fed to the combustion chamber from the crankcase(below the piston). This mix lubricates the crankshaft bearings, the rod bearings and the cylinder walls. The fogging oil, which stays there, unlike regular oil, is designed to be sprayed into the carburetor while the engine is running to coat these bearings and cylinder walls. Putting oil in through the plug hole isn't able to do this.

Wayne I am praying for your daughter and your family. I cannot imagine the amount of grief and concern over the situation. I do hope all goes well in the future medical procedures. They are capable of so much more now than in the not too distant past. Hugs to all Wayne. Bernie.

I spent many hours on them way back in the 70'S. License is no longer required.

Careful with weight in the back of any vehicle. They must be tied down. In a collision or a ditching the object can become a deadly missile. A few years ago I had a pickup towed in after the driver went in the ditch. It was winter and the two pails of sand added for weight ended up in the cab of the truck. The driver was fortunate the pails missed her, it could have been deadly.

EC, I have had this discussion with the MTO guys. We had a seminar with them a couple years a go about this issue and other items. As a shop owner you could actually be fined by the MTO for forcing a customer to repair something that isn't part of the inspection. Even though you say it is up to you, it isn't according to them. You need to follow the regulations as per written. I even was warned that one of my inspections I repaired lights that were not part of the inspection and could be fined for doing so. The guy was an but he was correct. I was our towns local fire inspector for a few years and went to courses on how to interpret the manual correctly. So if I am in doubt on an interpretation I read it through very carefully now. I agree with you though, it should be up to the technicians discretion as he is the professional. Their rebuttal is that not all techs are honest and they could go too far. The inspection book is definitely in serious need of an update. It is still written as if a car was still built in the 1960's.

A charging system on an outboard has the capability to replenish the battery charge. Like the alternator on your car.

The legislation has to be made up and passed through the house. Dalton doesn't need to pass it through as it is written....does he?

We sell propane at our shop. We are in a small town and we do it as much for a community service as anything else. Also many of our customers have cottages and it's handy for them to stop here and get their tanks filled. This legislation will be the end of this service in our town. I will be as sorry as anyone to see it go as I use a lot of propane myself. I really didn't like Dalton McGuinty before this and I like him a lot less now.

Electric start is nice to have, but not always a necessity. This past year on a small boat I sometimes use, I had 2 different 15 HP 2 strokes on it. One electric, one not. I preferred the electric but it's just because I'm naturally lazy. The motor I will put on it next year is an old 18 Johnson, that just happens to be an electric, but no charging system.

Ha! Randy, you were selling parts for WAAAAAYYYY too long. My advise is like others. Save your money for repairs (you will have some), body work and your next truck. Take this advise from a guy that has been there. Accessories do not give you much, if any, value. If more power is necessary, get a 5.4 liter in your next truck. But I bet you will find yours will have enough already to pull whatever you do.

Sorry I missed this Gerritt. I was away hunting last week. I'd say U joint as well from your description.

Outhouses illegal? Hmmm. don't think so. Properly constructed, an outhouse works quite well. http://www.cottageplanner.com/articles/outhouses-building-codes/ An 8 hour drive is a long one although it may be a great place when finished. I like the idea of having the place right near the lake. I would have to see both properties to make a final decision.

There are marine batteries and deep cycle marine batteries. Differently designed. Deep cycle are generally used for trolling motors. It must be a deep cycle to be able to withstand a deep discharge/recharge. The plates on the inside have a different design to be able to withstand this.

Polaris has one of the lowest trade in values of the major brands. Electrical and suspension issues were a downfall in many models. Avoid chain driven rear axles. Often you get what you pay for in an ATV. If it won't be driven hard or often the Polaris may be good value. But if you plan on keeping it for a long time (like Wayne) your money may be better spent on a different brand.

Hmmm, not sure how I found this place either, it's been a while. But I have met some really great folks over that time, both here and personally. A tri-annual fishing trip with several of them is something I really look forward to. Many talented people from all walks of life contributing to a forum that is able to help one another with most anything. Having a wide array of topics other than fishing also makes it interesting to hang out so the format really works quite well for those (like me) that do not always want to discuss fishing all the time. Yes, there is more to life than fishing

Three old outboards to redo. 1958 18 Johnson. 1958 7.5 Johnson 1955 7.5 Evinrude I hope they turn out as well as the 10 I did last winter.

There was much more to the OMC debacle than the Ficht. Poor management led to their demise. The Ficht technology has turned out very well in the eventual E-tec. I think I would avoid the 97 though, very early version and it is 14 model years old.