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    Oil change interval

    I spent 26 years in the U.S. Navy in main propulsion engineering and on all of out equipment, we took quarterly oil samples and sent them off to the lab. Only once did we have to change engine oil in one of our diesel generators and that was due to salt water leaking in from the engine oil...
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    Rebuild

    There is an easy workaround for the Tappet problem. You get some heavy duty pocket magnets and hold each lifter up. I carry a pocket Magnet that will pick up several pounds and being extendable, I can get it out the push rod holes and above the block. A simple wedge in the push rod holes will...
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    How long does gasoline last?

    I sold my SeaRay Sundancer 245 Cruiser last year, it had been on the hard since 2004. Guy that bought it said it started right up. It had a 70 Gallon fuel tank I had filled just before going into a non-heated barn and was treated with Stabil and run on the ears for several minutes. Only issue...
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    Propane Gen...for an RV

    that is not true, my Onan generator runs at 1800 RPM, only th Big Box store type run at 3600 RPM. My 34' Diesel is using Propane as the manufacturer found it cheaper than diesel
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    One Pound Propane Tank Refill

    Been refilling for years, though I never use the refilled ones on the boat. After a few refills they will start to leak and need to be disposed of. Never know when the tank will fail though the leaking starts immediately after disconnecting the filling adapter. I am going to have to get some...
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