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  1. Scott Danforth

    Outboard will only go into "Reverse" gear if propeller is in a certain position

    first, welcome aboard. second, nothing wrong. as racerone explains, the motor must be running to shift, or if not running, you must be turning the prop.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Newbie to i/o - 1989 Volvo Penta aq271c

    Manual on the engine has SAE 30 in the engine, power steering and tilt/trim. Drive gets synthetic GL5 Wix is a better filter than Sierra
  3. Scott Danforth

    Boat engine hatch coring

    I would probably use balsa
  4. Scott Danforth

    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    Harbor freight has soda blast kits for under $140 spray boeshield everywhere when you are done cleaning
  5. Scott Danforth

    No Sparks

    and you have two forum member names
  6. Scott Danforth

    No Sparks

    how about charging the battery
  7. Scott Danforth

    Lund WC paint bubbling

    that is galvanic corrosion. those are holes thru the aluminum did you change the transom and use treated lumber? did you re-wire something and use the boat as ground?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Rec gas prices???

    this boat's budgeted fuel spend per day is $150,000 USD https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/MY-ALAMSHAR-IMO-9586215-MMSI-263440570
  9. Scott Danforth

    1986 SunRunner “The Big shark” My first boat

    They are still working today The old AQ series are well built drives
  10. Scott Danforth

    Rec gas prices???

    Fuel is still the cheapest part if owning a boat
  11. Scott Danforth

    Getting the most horse power

    If you are going to swap in different pistons, you may as well do a complete stroked rotating assembly as its the same amount of work If you are going to stick with the electric toilet, stick with a stock mtor
  12. Scott Danforth

    A little help please

    1. yes 2. rack and pinion 3. remove the 4 bolts clamping the rack to the helm (should only need new cable) 4. ok 5. no additional information - the cable part number is hot stamped on the cable jacket. you will find it when you remove the cable
  13. Scott Danforth

    Getting the most horse power

    go big block? seriously, ditch the TBI, go either MPI or carb, go with a better cam and go with a stroker with a good cam and a good 4-barrel carb or MPI, you can get about 300hp at the props with the stock 350 with the same good cam, better pistons, some head work and you can get about 320hp...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 Vortec Backfire and no start

    step 1, check compression
  15. Scott Danforth

    Corrosion/coating on props question

    would love to see the sources on painting causing marine growth and corrosion.
  16. Scott Danforth

    1992 SFM190 Max Weight Aft?

    your ratios are off. at least when I pour..... reminds me..... need to pick up more Kesslers
  17. Scott Danforth

    Rec gas prices???

    regular e10 was 3.59 on Tuesday, 3.79 yesterday and 3.99 today. E0 at the pumps is $.30 more
  18. Scott Danforth

    Doohickey

    if only someone like @sam am I or someone would post some links.... like post #5
  19. Scott Danforth

    84 Starcraft Islander 26ft / 3.7Mercruiser rebuild

    you have multiple threads on the same topic
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.7 / 470 Holley EFI Sniper.

    harden it. the factory cam snout was not hardened or put a speedy sleeve on it for the seal to ride on
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