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  1. Scott Danforth

    Lexus Oil Leaks and Mechanic (Woes)

    And when you do break the lock, you have to be creative with zip ties to hold the connector in place
  2. Scott Danforth

    2003 Mercruiser 8.1 HO No Crank No Start Fuel Pump Running

    If the fuel pump is running, then the ignition circuit is powered Since it's not cranking: Check the ignition switch Check the neutral safety switch Check the cannon plug terminal Check the starter pilot relay
  3. Scott Danforth

    Can a Gen1 lower work with a Gen 2 upper outdrive application??

    Spend the $35 on having it welded
  4. Scott Danforth

    Lexus Oil Leaks and Mechanic (Woes)

    Bringing a car to a shop, asking to perform a valve cover replacement, plugs and transmission service was not asking them to find the leak and repair it. They did what you asked for The only way to get a good shop is to ask around on the forums specific to the brand/make and get word of mouth...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Four Wins Volvo Penta stiff steering

    It aligns the pilot servo ports in the actuator to the internal passages that make the power steering actuator actually work
  6. Scott Danforth

    Listing to port side

    Shared the pic with the naval architects at work. They also have not seen a hull like that. They said they would expect it list as it comes on plane due to the very skinny port sponson They design flats cats that can plane in 1" of water, however the hulls are symmetrical
  7. Scott Danforth

    4.3 that I was not winterized

    core plugs are there to get the core sand out of the block. no such thing as a freeze plug. No GM block survives a freezing. only some ford blocks do. pressure test the cooling water jacket to 15psi, if it holds, its good. however since you pulled it apart already, that means you need to...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Listing to port side

    the added bondo goobers on the bottom of the boat do not appear factory and look to be added.
  9. Scott Danforth

    StarCraft conversion

    yes, I would use 6# with typical stringers, 8# without any support in a typical boat.
  10. Scott Danforth

    StarCraft conversion

    2-part flotation foam. its available as 2#/cubic foot for pure flotation, up to 16# per cubic foot (used to add anti-crush and buoyancy to submarines) the 2# foam is usually fine under typical 5/8" or heavier floors, however you can crush it with your two fingers for a 1/2" wood floor, the 4#...
  11. Scott Danforth

    StarCraft conversion

    1/8 5052 will stretch and divot if walked on without support. Not until you get up to 3/16 / 5mm can you span 24" of foot traffic, gear, etc
  12. Scott Danforth

    Gph at various rpm...thoughts?

    A 2021 mercury isn't a 1983 TOP running with a BSFC of nearly 0.6. the 2021 motor will burn about 80% the fuel of the 1983 motor
  13. Scott Danforth

    StarCraft conversion

    If your walking surface is 1/8" aluminum, you will have to go from 2# foam to 6# foam
  14. Scott Danforth

    Steering cable

    go with a complete new rack and cable assembly. teleflex sold their cable line about a decade ago, and the design changed. the rack is better than the rotary helm IMHO
  15. Scott Danforth

    Gph at various rpm...thoughts?

    with what load & conditions? because the BSFC changes depending on load/RPM/temperature
  16. Scott Danforth

    Fix here, or go all in...

    I used ratchet straps with the hooks just under the cap edge since the whole cap weighs about 200#, the 5 ratchet straps had between 30# and 70# on them
  17. Scott Danforth

    Aftermarket Optiona for Hi-Lo Fuel Pumps on Mercruiser Cool Fuel 3 ?

    Just Google the part numbers, both OEM and aftermarket options pop up
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fix here, or go all in...

    The boat in my sig is a good example of a typical restoration. Most are 3-5 year projects
  19. Scott Danforth

    Fix here, or go all in...

    The stickies have the information you need. Assume $3500
  20. Scott Danforth

    Fix here, or go all in...

    You know your boat is worth only $1,000 if in great shape probably will never recoup that money
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