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  1. Scott Danforth

    What reason caused the motor stalled

    last time my motor stalled, I buried the outdrive in the muck so deep it took me 3 hours to clean out the cooling system after being towed home.
  2. Scott Danforth

    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    first, that is the firing order second, you need to know where cylinder #1 is. if you need to restab the dizzy, now is your time pull the plugs, put your finger over cylinder #2, when you turn the motor over and you get a PFFFFFTTTTT vs a pfft, stop. then slowly bump the starter until the...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Re-wire kit

    Here is something to consider. out of the dozen boats or so that I have rewired, once you jump in, its usually about $100 to go thru the existing wiring and take care of the actual issues vs the $4-600 it would cost you to rewire the whole boat. (or more if you buy the engine harness vs making...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Taking suggestions 5.7 Vortec

    Probably either a lean rattle, or hydro locking from water
  5. Scott Danforth

    TRS sterndrive maintenance

    Manual can be bought from Brunswick
  6. Scott Danforth

    Taking suggestions 5.7 Vortec

    Pull your plugs. If one is really clean or has water on it, you have an issue and should pull the motor
  7. Scott Danforth

    Explosion and Fire Danger

    The fire goes out after the boat burns to the waterline
  8. Scott Danforth

    Help with paint code

    Call them
  9. Scott Danforth

    Re-wire kit

    No Yes You will need to buy what you can that matches the motor/control wiring. From there you will buy a bunch of primary wires, connectors, etc
  10. Scott Danforth

    Must Have items!!!

    There is the mandatory requirements from the coast guard. Start there Add VHF radio, cell phone and tow insurance . Those are the must haves
  11. Scott Danforth

    Taking suggestions 5.7 Vortec

    Did you use new manifolds ? What took out the old motor?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Crack found in the block

    Should have read the manual on winterizing
  13. Scott Danforth

    Which fuel to use?

    Make sure you guys look at the octane rating system called out in the requirements. RON vs MON vs R+M/2
  14. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a Tohatsu M5A service manual ?

    Visit your local dealer, buy some parts and they may let you look at their copy
  15. Scott Danforth

    Replacing starter

    Most likely bad connection at batteries
  16. Scott Danforth

    Increasing my small boat rod spread

    so with the 40# difference that means you and your cousin are 118# each? I was 10 weighed 118#
  17. Scott Danforth

    Help identify this old Starfire

    look in the fiberglassics library. however depending where you are, without proper paperwork is is just a yard planter additionally, if your intent is to use it again, all the wood coring will need to be redone in addition to dealing with the gel coat issues. once you understand the cost of...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a Tohatsu M5A service manual ?

    there is one on ebay for $15
  19. Scott Danforth

    Replacing starter

    your starter is on the side of the block bolted in place. there should not be any need to plug anything as it is only electrical in nature. since its buried down low on the starboard side of the motor you need access. to remove the hoses, you should have a seacock on the inlet. in that case...
  20. Scott Danforth

    1985 Mercury 25HP XD Autopilot

    Again, the mechanism is just as plate with some plastic pucks that clamps a plate like a disc brake pad. If overtightened, the plastic bits get smashed. Pull the power head to get to the parts to replace them.
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