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Harry Babb

Watch out for the fire coral, it is wicked (ask me how I know). Sounds like the voice of experience Tommy. I will certainly take your advise. Just this morning we were talking about Box Jellyfish......better add the Fire Coral to our list. The name of the town from which our dive excursion leaves b...

Harry Babb

Harry, I dove the reef out of Port Douglas, Queensland, on the Quicksiver Our dive tour is hosted by "Silverswift"..............I think that we will depart from Cairns for our diving excursion. I don't mind the deep dives, but much prefer the shallower dives.......much more to see and the colors ar...

Harry Babb

I hope I haven't offended anyone from Alabama. Absolutely not Chris.......we all thought it was quite funny.......In fact we even talked to Siri about "The Ole Chook". We are all very excited to explore the Downunda! ! !......and hopefully meet you, Nic and others that we might discover between now...

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Chris wrote:Hows The Old Chook

That phrase in Alabama will get you punched in the throat! ! ! !

I can only imagine that soon "Tailhook Tom" will soon chime in with the northern version of Aussie...............

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Harry Babb

We be leavin the end of May, Pat.....Been talking bout it for 28 years.....its now or never.

A friend asked me, the other day, "How much fuel is it gonna take?".......she thought we were goin on DeNada.......

Really wanted to do a Great White scuba dive......but time and travel don't permit.....

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Harry Babb

I still detect a thick southern drawl in your Aussie speak LOL.....that funny Bob.... I have been practicing Australian accent......Siri even speaks to me in Australian.... Do you think our Australian friends will understand........ "How yall doin??"........or "How's yo mum en nem?" You can bet for...

Harry Babb

Hi Chris

Please send me an email to hbabb@bsmachineshop.com

Thanks

Harry Babb

Harry Babb

I believe they recommend using locks to fasten separate items together Carl The "Locks" are recommended when the damage has compromised the "Structural Integrity" of the casting. In the case of my engine the crack was in a water jacket..........we were just repairing a leak and not so much concerne...

Harry Babb

I'll get them back to you shortly...just need to show a couple more people first. Carl, I sent those tools to you for you to keep and play with them. They are yours my friend....the only thing that I did not send you is a "Stop Collar" that fits on the "Counter Sink"........I only had one of them.....

Harry Babb

Drag out the ole 70 HP Merc! ! !

http://www.shockmansion.com/2014/03/16/ ... -creeks-2/

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Harry Babb

Hey Ya'll........hold my beer and watch this! ! ! !

That saw is doing some serious munching....

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Harry Babb

For sure I will turn this over to "Chef Jo Ann"..........sounds great.

I am guessing that we can substitute Shrimp in the absence of Lobster/Crawfish.

Crawfish (Mud Bug) season should be starting pretty soon......may try them also.

Thanks Capt.

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Harry Babb

Are they Buttress threads that get loaded and jammed? Will they hold parts together, if so how? ...or mostly for sealing a crack? Interesting process. Carl....they are not a Butress Thread in that the "Topside" of the is actually at a negative angle....locking into the parent metal adding strength ...

Harry Babb

Mike wrote:I usually just turn the radio up louder and hope it keeps running…..

Don't forget to turn your "Wiper" on too, Mike.......

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Harry Babb

We made the holes a little closer together then yours Bob....for the sake of not posting all 63 pictures and short video's that we took of the project it seems that my explaination is somewhat vague. Actually the pic of the "Drilled and Tapped" holes is only the first operation. Details of the seco...

Harry Babb

I am guessing that based on what you did that cast iron can't be welded? Kevin, Cast iron can be welded but with a marginal degree of success.......and this I know from experience. I have personally welded cast iron many times with a fair degree of success.....but my personal rule is that I stay aw...

Harry Babb

LOL.....don't ya just love um! ! !

That's funny.......and TRUE! !

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Harry Babb

I found a deal on Craigslist that was to good to be true. So naturally Chris and I had to go check it out. We found a John Deere backhoe in pretty good shape for a price much lower than comparable machines of the same size/condition. We cranked it up and it ran just fine, all the hydraulics worked v...

Harry Babb

Good post Frank,

I am very happy that you are able to mentor these young men and the funny thing is that I gather from your post that the visit did as much good for you as it did for the Boy Scouts.

Thanks for sharing..........

A salute for the young men and women that defend us everyday! ! !

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Harry Babb

Today we went to Vortex Springs in Ponce de Leon, Florida. Today was checkout dive day for 2 of my Grandsons who are getting their Dive Certification. Chris took these pics......of me down in the Cavern......I took the shot of the Bream. http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chip51maker/VortexSpri...

Harry Babb

How much are the Remans these days Pete.....do they come as complete marine engines ready for install?

I think several years ago they were $10K....with a core to trade in.

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Harry Babb

Mike wrote:It has been done. Mike Holmes did it, but I don't think that it turned out too well.

Perhaps others will claim different, but I'll just delete their posts.......

Sounds like he chose the wrong mechanic....LOL! ! !

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Harry Babb

Thank all of you for the comments and compliments. I too had a very good mentor/example to lead me along......ya see......my grandfather spent a lot of time and interest in me as a young man growing up. He was very supportive and would certainly "Set Ya Straight" if you got out of line. Its true tha...

Harry Babb

Today my Grandson Alan received the rank of Eagle Scout. My son Chris actually was an intergral part of the ceremony......ya see......Chris is also an Eagle Scout. Alan will graduate, with honors,from high school this May. I am very excited to watch him continue to grow and develop....... I have alw...

Harry Babb

We all know that it cost plenty of money to operate.... I have never been a proponent of the "Electronic" payment world. I say write a check and drop it in the mail.....doesn't get any simplier than that. Has very low "Administration Cost" and in my opinion just a personal, healthy way of taking car...

Harry Babb

LOL......that's pretty funny Pat.

Looks like he/she picked the wrong morning to piss in your Cherrios......

Still laughing! !

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Harry Babb

Bob H wrote:The kids know what they are training for? BH

Yupp! ! ! and very excited....

In the spring we will be going to Australia to satisify the largest item on our Bucket List. This trip has been on our minds for 28 years.....and its now or never.

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Harry Babb

My 13 year old grandson learning the skill of removing his mask. http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chip51maker/G0120218_zps94e00bfa.jpg Chris (my son in law) and I http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chip51maker/GOPR0035_zps051c3751.jpg Chris (my son) and I http://i147.photobucket.com/albu...

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"His" instructor ended up tethering a float ball to him so he could not submerge further than 2 meters. I spot him a few times completely vertical trying like hell to pull the float underwater. That's great Ian......and I bet your son has great stories for "Show and Tell" at school. I was back at t...

Harry Babb

Great comback Neil.......good pic.....Down here we call those boot "Bon Secour Reeboks" (Bon Secour is a shrimping/fishing community) or "Bayou la Batre Reeboks"

Please send us some WARM pics from Aruba....

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I figured it may burst thru hull fittings and related plumbing but did not know it could damage or destroy a hull. The general concensus here is that the engine room will not get colder than the water the boat is floating in. I cannot imagine that the water here in Alabama would ever get colder than...

Harry Babb

So will you guys explain to a southern boy......how bad and what kind of damage does a boat suffer when frozen in the ice????......like the one in the pic that Bob posted

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Harry Babb

Tommy wrote:(By the way, Harry, I assume your footer refers to 2nd Thess!)

2 Thessalonians 3:10

New International Version (NIV)

10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

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Harry Babb

Tony.......I do love the water.....rivers, bays and oceans.... The post is actually a short video taken with a Smart Phone......I had trouble posting it......seems that the phone is smarter than I am....... Headed to Vortex Springs for a checkout dive with 2 of my grandchildren this coming Saturday....

Harry Babb

Hook water to them and startum up.....cranking in cold weather without "Starting Aid" would be a good indicator.....oil analysis would be good. 2000 Hours should not scare ya. I believe the 250's are Fresh Water aftercooled.....that's good See if the Turbos spin by hand before ya startum.... The pri...

Harry Babb

Video from last Thursday night

Sure helps that the pool is heated and at 77 Degrees

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Harry Babb

We already have " sweet home Alabama Harry barb talking like a New Yorker " "You's Guys" are great Bob.......Hope to see ya there......we'll have a "Soda" together Tommy......Ya'll have a safe trip......hope to see ya there.......we'll have a "Coke" together......any flavor you want...Cola, Root Be...

Harry Babb

gawd no...... I'd rather have obamacare than any of those 3 POS That's funny Timmy...............Back on the day we (my buds and I) all drove GM products......I used to dig at a friend about driving a Ford.....one day I told him he should at least upgrade to "MoPar"..........he would always laugh a...

Harry Babb

I see several "mAtees" in our sandbox here that are from the "DOWNUNDER"

If you Blokes are reading this I would appreciate an opportunity to talk with ya.....via PM or Email

G'day! ! !

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Harry Babb

Congrats Randall...........I love it when pure All American talent is acknowledged and praised......good for you my friend......I am proud for ya! ! !

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Harry Babb

Timmy Hang around for a while. You posted, then disappeared. Thought you popped in to stir the pot and were just going to leave us again. Yupp.....Tony.......At one time Timmy woud "Spar" for days over statements like in this post........was good entertainment....... We should all chip in and buy h...

Harry Babb

Happy New year to you too Timmy

I sure miss your warped, smartass, lame, twisted, misconstrued, off color, misdirected, inaccurate........sense of humor! ! ! .....LOL.......

I miss you ole buddy.......have a good New Year! ! ! !

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Harry Babb

LOL Scot......DeNada may like it but I'm sure I cannot take it! ! ! Chris tried a couple of times Sunday to get me to team up with him and check antifreeze in all of our junk......I was more interested in a boat ride. Monday PM I got pretty motivated in checking antifreeze and draining the stuff tha...

Harry Babb

Doug......this filter is brand new......I see discoloration but you can very easily see light thru the pleats. Probably don't have more than 25 hours on it......it may be slightly dirty but not excessively dirty This is the same filter setup that came on the engines when I got them (used) and I simp...

Harry Babb

Here ya go guys...... Today is overcast and on the warm side......soooooo......ride while ya can! ! ! cause tomorrow is precicted to be in the mid teens here in the "Heart of Dixie" Guess I should get my calander out and restart the countdown to SPRING http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chip51m...

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Took these puppies off and immediately........dropped EGT 200 Degrees.

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Harry Babb

That's when those old rude northerner drive 9mph in the left lane and cause all kinds of traffic snarls . Ha....LOL......They do the same thing in Alabama......when in the dead of winter the temp dips into the 40's...... I just told Jo Ann yesterday that when I retire I want to buy a "Plad" wardrob...

Harry Babb

Happy New Year to all of my friends.......

I wish each the very best for 2014 and years to come

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Harry Babb

And a very Merry Christmas to you too Timmy.....

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Harry Babb

Bob.......have your helper hold a sledge hammer good and tight against the backside of the tapered area of the ball joint connection.....using it as a "Bucking Tool"........then strike the face that we see in the photo with a good solid hard blow......I assure you that if you follow these instructio...

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