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Scott Danforth replied to the thread Clever way to dry dock test new bellows for leaks.

The bathtub needs to be big enough to float the boat. My pool may be big enough for my old Wooster Hellion or the 14' fishing barge...

Jun 27, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 2003 5.0 MPI stubborn overheat issue.

Start at the hoses from the manifolds and flush water thru the system backwards to the raw water pump. Backflush Trying to push water...

Jun 27, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 2003 5.0 MPI stubborn overheat issue.

back flush the system and find the fins. you may have to pull most of the hoses off to find where they went. overheating is a lack of...

Jun 27, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Need help with mercruiser 454 carburetor.

Merc racing used Holley HP850's on the 454 where the I/O and inboards got the Weber / Merc carbs what carb is on the motor now. as...

Jun 27, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Thermostat too dirty.

use a wire brush to remove the rust flakes, install new thermostat, sleeve, and gasket and go boating. extremely common on a raw water...

Jun 27, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Changing to HEI ignition on a 1991 mercruiser 5.0.

HEI is a designation for GM's electronic ignition that came out in 1973. its not an upgrade compared to the thunderbolt ignition I...

Jun 27, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 2001 Searay 190 Sundeck windshield bumper.

if you still have a bit of the stud left, put on a push-on rubber cover from your local ace hardware with a bit of black silycone. I...

Jun 27, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Need help with ID of what's left of an 18' alum boat..

youre looking at least at $5,000 to restore that and 2 years of weekends and week days, however I bet the final total is closer to $10k...

Jun 26, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 1991 Playcraft pontoon restoration.

if its a rack and pinion helm, you dont get the cable out. you get a whole rack and cable assembly

Jun 26, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Girlie Ads on the Site.

I get car ads and custom electrical and marine component ads. most targeted advertisement is tailored to the users IP browser history...

Jun 26, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 1988 mercruiser 5.0 alpha one.

the filter in the carb is not needed if there is a canister filter.

Jun 26, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Installing Rebuilt trim cylinders and all new lines.

Cycle the cylinders, refill, repeat The oil may become frothy initially from air, let it sit a bit, then go back to cycle, refill, repeat

Jun 26, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread I'm sad, need new gps.

great solution for northern states. the only problem down here in Florida, is the phones and tablets shut off when exposed to the sun...

Jun 25, 2025
Scott Danforth reacted to roscoe's post in the thread I'm sad, need new gps with Like.

There are 2 lakes I go to that are not on the chips I have for my Hummingbird or Lowrance plotters. I found a map on...

Jun 25, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Takes on water over the transom while loading and unloading.

Im going with a rigging issue by the factory or dealer looking at other kenner 18' boats, looks like your transom was cut-down for a...
Jun 25, 2025

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