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  1. Scott Danforth

    Throttle Control Replacement - Caravelle 209

    If you have a moderate understanding of tools and can read the instructions, yes, you should be able to replace it. However on the new controller, make sure to periodically clean and grease it and it will last much closer to forever than the short life you experienced
  2. Scott Danforth

    Recommend a good semi-permanent rtv

    Permatex #3 (aviation)
  3. Scott Danforth

    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    Before you spend any money, check yo get it in your name You bought an old/obsolete OMC electric shift
  4. Scott Danforth

    RPM range question

    FWIW, my 24' boat (26 OAL) is 3600# dry, 4400# wet with gear and a 22-23 degree deadrise to compare to @dingbat comment. at a tad over 450hp, the performance is half what I want and twice what the wife wants.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 with V6-14 TB IV module??

    regardless of the timing advance module verify you are on TDC on the compression stroke, and not the exhaust stroke
  6. Scott Danforth

    Looking for replacement heat exchanger

    I clean mine 3-4 times a year as shells, rocks, sand, weed bits, etc. get past the raw water pump to the first chamber.
  7. Scott Danforth

    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    or it came out of Alaska (ref post #5)
  8. Scott Danforth

    Can't remove 5.7 vertically.

    Got more pics of the cruiser and hot rod?
  9. Scott Danforth

    Looking for replacement heat exchanger

    the removable end caps are to clean out the tubes. if you solder it, you will plug up the heat exchanger.
  10. Scott Danforth

    1985 MerCruiser 190

    there is a stator assembly under the front damper pulley. there is a really really expensive water cooled voltage regulator at the back of the block near the head. if you overheated it, you will most likely have taken out the voltage regulator. the normal fix for the 470 motor was an...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Replacing Keel rollers

    or a lock cutter
  12. Scott Danforth

    07 Sun Tracker seat removal

    Remove the cushions, Cut the vinyl. Remove the glue. There should be a bunch of pulls in the back
  13. Scott Danforth

    Dumb Stuff You Find

    Ron White has a whole special on that When I worked at Cummins, we built up full engines for the fire suppression industry. Each engine needs to be dyno'd for 1 hour to be certified Engine on the stand just barely starts, however no power, and no boost pressure. The tech pulls the turbo...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Poor fibreglass adhesion to plywood

    Marine plywood and not treated, correct? How old is the resin?
  15. Scott Danforth

    1985 MerCruiser 190

    A manual is better than a video Take a picture with your phone of the battery and alternator wiring (this will help you put it back) Disconnect the battery wiring and remove the battery. Take it in to have load tested Remove the alternator wiring, then unbolt the alternator Take it in to have...
  16. Scott Danforth

    hinged arch on a 358 vista

    I would add bracing from the cockpit sole. Probably build something like sawhorses. Watch your total height on the trailer. Make sure you are below DOT requirements
  17. Scott Danforth

    hinged arch on a 358 vista

    welcome aboard. I would recommend blocking, cribbing and padding..... lots and lots and lots of padding. be careful not to break the $6k worth of windshield. since you will most likely be transporting a fair distance, i would also recommend shrink wrapping.
  18. Scott Danforth

    2024 Super Bowl !!

    why does Allegiant stadium look like the tail lights of a Kia/Hyundai/Dodge? careful Ted, you are admitting you're a greybeard.....
  19. Scott Danforth

    OMC 3.0L cooling hoses not available

    OP hasnt been back
  20. Scott Danforth

    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    hey guys, remember, the OP is in the middle of Canada near nothing. so checking wallmart or other brick and mortar stores in the US is off topic.
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