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  1. Scott Danforth

    OMC 3.0L swap to Merc 3.0L

    you unbolt all the merc stuff down to the GM motor (that would be exhaust, intake distributor and all the stuff on the front of the motor), you do the same with your broken OMC. then you bolt all your OMC stuff onto the new to you motor. easy peasy
  2. Scott Danforth

    Upgrade Steering On 16ft Bayliner

    I would start by changing your steering cable on a 22 year old boat, its about time.
  3. Scott Danforth

    tahatsu /mercury

    Tohatsu makes all mercury (and nissan and others) outboards 40hp and below for the past few decades
  4. Scott Danforth

    Throw out the one piece manifolds and water pump?

    Merc bought the motor complete from GM
  5. Scott Danforth

    Hull stringer material

    starting in 2001 SeaRay started re-designing the hulls to stringer tubs and engineered stringers. however the plexus that they glue it all together with only lasts about 15-20 years. Boats are only meant to last 15-20 years and be replaced.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Throw out the one piece manifolds and water pump?

    Merc had nothing to do with GM's motor and pump the old parts are worth scrap only. if you can get $5 worth of scrap, go for it. normally, i just take to work and toss in the mixed metal dumpster
  7. Scott Danforth

    Merc 7.4l 454 Gen 4 to 5 interchangeable?

    the 4200-4600 RPM limit is because of the stock valve train. your outdrive is limited to 5500 RPM in stock configuration a big block can spin 6000 RPM all day long if you want it. however you have to have the right valve train among other things.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Merc 7.4l 454 Gen 4 to 5 interchangeable?

    here is real world dyno readings of a stock L29 and the comp XM284HR http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1506-how-to-pick-up-big-power-on-a-junkyard-454-with-simple-cam-swap/
  9. Scott Danforth

    Merc 7.4l 454 Gen 4 to 5 interchangeable?

    Yes. I would look at a new comp cams XM284HR
  10. Scott Danforth

    1986 178xl chapparal cc

    con.....going to add hundreds of hours pro.....not needed with small splashwell however its your boat.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Stringer repair

    its rough as a cob because its cheaper to make that way.
  12. Scott Danforth

    New Ornament

    New ornament from mercury showed up.....just in time to be put away
  13. Scott Danforth

    Advice on boat lift for Pontoon

    first, welcome aboard second, you wont be backing into a lift. motor hits it third, you may need a different lift if you cant pull yours apart to get the 15' spread.
  14. Scott Danforth

    What are Volvo Penta 280 Diesel drives worth

    depends on where you live and how corroded it is. teh gear box is between $200 and $500 used. the lower unit is between $500 and $1500 used. props are about $150 to $300 used. what ratio lower? then again, I see people asking $4000 for the stuff...... it isnt selling, but that is what they...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Random

    can someone explain this:
  16. Scott Danforth

    Looking for "stickies" for Gimbal video from achris

    first, welcome aboard second, you are posting in the boat restoration and hull repair forum. look at the stickies in the Mercruiser forum.
  17. Scott Danforth

    4.3L oil pan dipstick tube fitting & Manifolds

    pipe plugs never sit flush agree that the fitting probably had an issue. if it was brass vs bronze and used, it may have suffered dezincification.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Throttle control for new stern drive

    the cable mount is a typical OMC/Volvo penta (Holley) cable mount for a type 33 cable
  19. Scott Danforth

    Should I remove the batteries from the boat when I charge them?

    lead acid batteries self discharge 5% per month.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Old Ford engine help

    thats a safety torx or a security torx. use a small screw driver to bust the pin out if you want to remove it. however you can just hose out the sensor in place
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