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  1. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser carburetor

    serial number will be on a tag riveted to the engine block, just above the starter. a picture will also work
  2. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser carburetor

    mercruiser has literally been putting GM 350's (5.7 liters) in boats for well over 55 years. you have to be a bit more specific. like exact year and we need the serial number. over that time there have been 4 generations of 5.7 liter motors, and about 8-10 different carburetors used.
  3. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser carburetor

    first, welcome aboard second SAEJ1223 is the certification for marine carburetors. not the part number of the carburetor. start by year of engine and serial number if you have it. Third, most carburetors can simply be cleaned and rebuilt for a fraction of the cost of a new carburetor.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    agree with you @Lou C . wondering where the SWL is when there are 5 people sitting on the swim platform.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Updating the motor on an old boat

    FWIW......the older motors are usually simpler and more reliable than many of the "newer"motors. Motor reliability is directly proportional to the maintenance it recieves Have not stated what your motor is yet, what issues you are having. The only things we know are the boat is a 1977, the...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Thinking of getting salty

    Being an outboard, just run it, and flush with neutra salt when you pull it out
  7. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3L pushes 2400# runabout only 36mph max

    you sure your boat is weighing in at 2400? did you put it on a scale? are you trimming out the drive? dry weight on your boat is 2260, not including fuel or you. full of fuel and you and you are pushing 2620 and that is assuming no gear.
  8. Scott Danforth

    running I/O when cold

    hook up the muffs, fire it up...... then drain....... and sell the boat.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Thinking of getting salty

    coming to live or coming to visit if coming to visit, get a container of neutra-salt and flush your motor out after each dunk and rinse out the trailer with the neutra-salt if coming to live, install a HX
  10. Scott Danforth

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    15" should be good to go. you are measuring to the bottom of the elbow bend, and not the top of the riser, correct?
  11. Scott Danforth

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    first, measure your SWL to riser height. second, like AD stated, if you were up on plane and you hydrolocked, your cylinder walls would have grenaded and you would have bent a connecting rod. so that did not happen third, pressure test the cooling water jacket. it could be something else...
  12. Scott Danforth

    No electric getting to engine

    if you have power to the dash, start at the key switch and work your way back thru the MOB switch and neutral safety switch check the trapezoidal shaped plug. the connectors come loose.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Replacing bulkheads and deck on 85 Chris craft

    Pester us all you want, we are here to help If you have questions, many have been answered in the stickies.
  14. Scott Danforth

    The Tin Mule Resto

    I think you need a new axle
  15. Scott Danforth

    Replacing bulkheads and deck on 85 Chris craft

    You can tap all you want, doesnt mean a thing until the wet abd rotting wood has been eaten by insects and leaves a void Only way to tell. Drill into the stringers and transom. If the shavings come out dry and light colored and smell like fresh cut wood, you are good If the shavings come out...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    was going to be my suggestion.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Omc 4.3? What did i buy?

    a running Vortec long-block in a truck from a salvage yard is $250 I suggest you buy that and simply swap head gaskets and core plugs.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Replacing bulkheads and deck on 85 Chris craft

    1-yes 2-no 3-no and you need to pull the motor and drive do it right or do it over like my grandfather said. your in a full gut-n-restore project. step 1 is denial.
  19. Scott Danforth

    460 King Cobra oil pump

    pull threaded plug with spring and piston. piston should move freely.
  20. Scott Danforth

    aquasport 175 osprey

    Im busting concrete in the master bath to move the tub and shower...... trade you.....
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