fishinwrench

I don't know about the rest of you, but I've enjoyed the great outdoors all of my life MOSTLY because I know that I am the apex predator in the area. Having grizzly bears and mountain lions to consider.... would pretty much take the fun out of things. When I was a teenager there was a strip pit that we hiked into occasionally. It was kinda close to a landfill and there was a pack of wild dogs (escapees from the city dog pound...so I was told) known to be near there. Having to pack a 12ga. and a pocket full of buckshot rounds every time we fished that pit was a PIA. One winter while rabbit hunting in the same area, all of a sudden THERE THEY WERE and HERE THEY CAME ! The lead dog was a big black German Shepherd looking bastard, and there was no mistaking what his intentions were. I gave him a face full of #4 buckshot as soon as he got well within range......and LUCKILY the other 5-6 nasty looking dogs that were behind him got the message and I was able to get out of there while they stayed there sniffing that convulsing black mofo. Even 2 follow up shots of #6 field loads didn't cause the others to run away. One looked like a dalmatian mutt of sorts.....and THAT ONE did high-tail it out of there, but 4-5 others just stood their ground. Even when well armed & prepared, having a rather large wild animal attacking you sure takes the fun out of things, and will definitely ruin your day.

Well the next time you get close enough, give them a HIGH FIVE from fishinwrench!

Only because you live where the others are EXTREMELY RARE ! And I salute the ones who help keep it that way.. I've walked among hundreds of PEOPLE on a daily basis, for 60+ years. And my biggest fear has always been that a SPIDER (or pubic lice) might jump off of one of them. 😅 Hell I've even been cared for by two-legged critters. I can't remember EVER being given a jar of honey, or a pot of goose fajitas by a grizzly bear or a cougar. ❤️ They definitely cause more problems than they solve, that's for sure.

In a society where folks are obsessed with personal protection, and where even a verbal threat is considered "terrorism".... it amazes me that eradicating a known predator of humans is frowned upon, and even considered a crime.

It would be considered a problematic critter in any woodlot that I, or my kids, personally spend time in. I don't like spiders or mice in my house, or poisonous snakes in my yard either. IMO the "stupid" person is the one with a cougar attached to the back of his neck ! 😅

All of the boys around there, that I'm aware of, are livescoping schools of shad, and throwing jerk baits, swimbaits, ect.. Not a very productive way to catch big ones, but it's a consistent way to fill a limit.

What area of the lake will you be concentrating on ?

There's your indicator point

Are there numbers on the flywheel?

All timing is set via the Top piston. This indicator is fixed This one is adjustable.

Every bolt/nut has a prescribed torque spec. I dunno how HEAVY HANDED or LIMP WRISTED you might be.....but personally I just do it by feel with a 3-step tightening sequence. Beginning in the center....and working my way outward. Just make sure that your powerhead screws are free of any buildup. Hit them with a wire brush and a shot of carb cleaner if there's any crud on those threads. Now is the time to overhaul the carburetor, put in a fresh fuel pump diaphragm, and refresh the water pump. Is the ignition timing indicator FIXED on the intake manifold, or is is adjustable? If adjustable it will need to be set to TDC. (TOP DEAD CENTER)

I'm amazed at the number of medications being prescribed where the directive is to continue taking for life. They tried to start my 14 y/o daughter on a medication schedule like that and I threw a genuine fit. No thanks, you crooked @$$holes. Currently, 2 years later, she is doing just fine. 🤷‍♂️

"Doctors and drugs are only there to amuse the patient while nature heals".

Do the chemo and you'll be on one hell of a diet. It's your decision, brother. 👍

Let me tell you something.....As long as you truly WANT to eat something, then you are healthy enough to do so. Among the first things you will lose as your body begins to shut down, is your appetite. If you want to eat it, then EAT IT !

If a war in Ukraine doesn't effect it then a thunderstorm in Missouri shouldn't ! 😂

Listen, I've had enough of your cooking to know that you could take an old army boot and make it taste delicious. I don't think I could ruin a rabbit meal if I tried.....but I know darn well that squirrel isn't as forgiving. That was the only point I was trying to make. 😊

You invested 200.00 If the lower unit is good (no water in it, and not beat to hell).....it will bring 250.00-300.00 from someone needing one. You had strong spark so the ignition components are known to be good, and are worth another 350.00-400.00 easily. There's always someone out there looking for a cowling....and willing to pay 100.00 for one. Did you say that it had an electric starter and associated brackets? There's another 200.00 The manual rope starter will sell also....100.00 easily. You gambled well ! 😉

Ouch ! Somebody has been very mean to that little guy. 😔 It could be saved, but it's going to cost over 1k in machine work & parts......Not to mention some TIME. I'd scrap it, part it out, and start shopping for another one.

Can't be compared to rabbit in my opinion. Neither in taste or texture. I've actually had gray squirrel that was simply too tough to eat. Can't say that about any rabbit I've ever fried.

Everybody that has pulled a boat for any distance at all has a Wheel Bearing story or three. 😅 People drop boats off here all the time, on trailers that I'm afraid to leave the driveway with......And I DON'T !!!!

The deal is that outboard flywheels have magnets either cast into them, or glued onto them ...... And any FLEXING of the flywheel can disturb those magnets. Having a magnet come unbuttoned under the flywheel while running will totally wreck everything that is under them. Therefore the PULLING has to be applied to the HUB of the flywheel ONLY. And the bolts used need to be case hardened.....a typical bolt can just rip the threads right off.

Of all the different types of TRAILERS.... BOAT trailers are the worst. It's that repetitive submersion into cool water with warm hubs. No matter how well sealed they are....those hubs going to suck in some water. The only thing you can do to combat that issue is CONSTANT MAINTENANCE.

The only special tools you would need to completely overhaul that motor..... should you actually need to (rare occurrence).....is an Evinrude flywheel puller. A standard puller won't cut it..... Trying to use a borrowed harmonic balancer/or gear puller from O'Reilly's can damage the flywheel.....and screw the whole pooch. The only other thing you need would be a ring compressor......But lacking that, I can show you how to use a large 3" dia. hose clamp from the hardware store to get THAT job done just fine. The books will also recommend a high-dollar connecting rod cap alignment tool....but I can tell you how to get THAT job done with a #2 pencil 😉 And you'll need a 5/16 3/8 drive 12pt. Socket for the connecting rod cap bolts.

The hub might be toast...,.but that axle could live.