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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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HP, I think I just gave you your second rep bean there
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Thanks for the reps Gerry!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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You're welcome my new friend
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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I've not spread enough around, but I'll get you back!

My truck is not making me happy today...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Probably valves or rings Michael. It's what they all do...

10,000 Jim? Time to upgrade. Get a Yamaha. 10k is nothing to them! LOL
That Yamaha might be the culprit of your back problems I don't need a boat anchor either
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GIGGER
Jim, what engine is in the Bomby
Its the 600 that skidoo introduced in 99. Some call it the small block 600. Also referenced as the 500ss because that's how the kept the 600ho and small block 600 from being confused. The 600 small block is definitely one of the best rotax engines
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dlibson
I've not spread enough around, but I'll get you back!

My truck is not making me happy today...
What's up with the truck?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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That Yamaha might be the culprit of your back problems I don't need a boat anchor either
Jim who, I never met him before............
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wildstang
That Yamaha might be the culprit of your back problems I don't need a boat anchor either
LOL,

I was actually riding a ski-doo most of the weekend that was before my back got hurt. Jus' saying! LOL
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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What's up with the truck?
Having some stalling issues.

I've narrowed it down to the ICP sensor/connector. The connector had been replaced at some point, and not very well. So redid the connector. Not stalling anymore. But still not right.

300k miles worth of mess in the motor. Maybe time to replace is getting here sooner rather then later...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dlibson
Probably valves or rings Michael. It's what they all do...

10,000 Jim? Time to upgrade. Get a Yamaha. 10k is nothing to them! LOL
Wouldn't it be smoking like a banshee with that much oil? It's it worth fixing? Car has almost 200k on it and is pretty tough in and out
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dlibson
LOL,

I was actually riding a ski-doo most of the weekend that was before my back got hurt. Jus' saying! LOL
Uh, the damage was done way before that, ya that's it
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dlibson
Having some stalling issues.

I've narrowed it down to the ICP sensor/connector. The connector had been replaced at some point, and not very well. So redid the connector. Not stalling anymore. But still not right.

300k miles worth of mess in the motor. Maybe time to replace is getting here sooner rather then later...
That's a guiness book world record there for a 6.0 to last that long
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Ford is leading Nascar points now...........
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Put a Cummins in it, then be a real truck. LOL
 
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