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  1. Scott Danforth

    100+ outboards

    Drop your prices to about $200 for the 9.9 and they should sell
  2. Scott Danforth

    Why are the oldest postings on a thread NOW listed as the newest ?

    the site owners (outside of moderator control) have been under the hood a lot recently. there are a variety of format changes, font changes, main store front changes, etc.
  3. Scott Danforth

    1981 Capri 14 for sale

    You are looking at a 46 year old boat originally manufactured to last 15. You have to assess the condition of the boat today, not how it was made in 1980
  4. Scott Danforth

    Do I replace the core plugs when engine is out?

    cleaning the water jacket is a different mater. often involves pulling the motor and getting on the stand. removing the heads, and with the pan up, chucking an 18" section of steel cable in a cordless drill and probing the casting.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Hardtop project

    My current job has me working with many of the tower and arch companies. the biggest issue is the fatigue cracks that develop in many towers if not properly designed, especially when pounding waves at 70 mph when heading 150 miles out. yes the top will act as a sail panel when on the road...
  6. Scott Danforth

    OEM Exhaust Manifolds Looking for some other info

    you must not understand why risers are used. it is specifically to make sure the top of the elbows are above the static water line so your boat doesnt sink or fill the motor up with water when at rest.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Do I replace the core plugs when engine is out?

    why would you want to change the core plugs? those are either brass or stainless in a marine motor and will outlast the block
  8. Scott Danforth

    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    With any new to you boat, you really should do all the maintenance the prior owner didn't do
  9. Scott Danforth

    Morse controls

    No, a dual helm is different than a single helm
  10. Scott Danforth

    Exhaust Manifold Question

    The factory cast pieces are made so different risers can be used, and different elbows can be used. Changing the style of gasket will allow the change from a raw water cooled system to a heat exchanger. Also, the individual pieces are easier to cast. The picture shows a welded sheet metal...
  11. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 4.3 overhauling

    the mercruiser cam has a valve lift at .290 @ 0.050 and an exhaust lift of .296 @ .050 per manual #25 To get a more aggressive cam, you are looking at a custom grind.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Morse controls

    usually you need to buy a complete helm kit with new cables.
  13. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 4.3 overhauling

    if you are running a carb, I would go for a slightly more aggressive cam than the stock ones.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Prop Selection - Bayliner 175

    Not true. Most race boats have CNC machined props with 6 or more blades
  15. Scott Danforth

    I've got a 1971 Mercury 110 9.8hp outboard with a stuck tiller handle

    Are you in neutral?
  16. Scott Danforth

    half closed cooling system for a 1989 4.3 liter cobra.

    Monitor Products is one of the OEM suppliers
  17. Scott Danforth

    Primer bulb issue

    Check the carb needle and seat
  18. Scott Danforth

    half closed cooling system for a 1989 4.3 liter cobra.

    San Juan Engineering is now Orca heat exchangers. They may have a kit In not a big fan of Mr Cool A half system for a 4.3 will most likely be a 4-pass 4" x 22" long bundle to a 5" x 18" bundle. The size will depend on the raw water pump flow rate you have available.
  19. Scott Danforth

    half closed cooling system for a 1989 4.3 liter cobra.

    It's generally is not recommended to add a heat exchanger to a used motor, even a fresh water A rebuild where the block is baked, hot tanked and flushed is OK. However I would still run an inline mesh screen on the heat exchanger inlet based on personal experience Used salt water motors will...
  20. Scott Danforth

    What happened now?

    Never turn a Chevy motor from the crank bolt. You will usually strip the threads from the crank before budging the motor. Always use the flywheel or pull the damper and use a crank socket Pull the drive, pull the plugs, see if it turns over from the starter If it does, check the drive if...
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