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  1. Scott Danforth

    Swapping out 3.0 for 4.3 mercruiser.

    Why would you want to? First, it would be a nightmare to align Second, it wouldnt handle the torque
  2. Scott Danforth

    Engine Serial Number Decoded

    You did get all required paperwork with the boat when you bought it, correct? Bill of sale, signed registration card and/or signed title. Your boat is a 1986 OMC with cobra outdrive, the motor is a 1986 4.3 V6 rated at 175hp as stated above The motor serial number from OMC is riveted on the...
  3. Scott Danforth

    old 200 Mercury

    your stand is straight up, your transom is angled.
  4. Scott Danforth

    The Equipment Wish List - Recommendations??

    I am still getting decent enough resolution above 8mph. I believe the spec is 12 knots which is 14mph I will look again next time Im out.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Which Motor To Use

    if you want fuel economy, get a much newer motor..... like a newer 4-stroke. other than the ignition your 135hp and 140hp motors are essentially the same. both thirsty in-line 6-banger outboards
  6. Scott Danforth

    Looking for best 2 cycle motor

    Dry or wet?
  7. Scott Danforth

    1996 Volvo Penta 7.4 will not stay running

    A test port fitting and a mechanical fuel pressure gauge. If you are reading 7-8 psi, it will open the needle and seat and flood your carb However after cranking, if your fuel pressure drops, its either electrical or you may have a restriction in the line or your new pump may not be good
  8. Scott Danforth

    The Equipment Wish List - Recommendations??

    FWIW, a 7" Garmin with down view / side scan can be had in the $600 range I know its readable at well over 50mph, and the side scan is good to about 20mph if you wait a month, the unit you were looking at will be reduced again as new units come out.
  9. Scott Danforth

    The Equipment Wish List - Recommendations??

    BTW, if you want better than 2 meter accuracy, you have to be military
  10. Scott Danforth

    Lifting the Engine 5.7L - Weight

    with exhaust and heat exchanger and fluids, expect about 800# stock lift points are best, loop on front of thermostat housing, one loop on back of each cylinder head. however without the front loop, find one of the other bolts in the front of the head. or pull the exhaust manifolds off and...
  11. Scott Danforth

    2006 Merc 8.1

    have you looked at manual 33?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Adding Transom walkthrough to wake boat

    please explain this shop that would only charge "couple hundred dollars" i have a whole bunch of fiberglass work to send their way then. Just the upholstry work alone will be over a grand, the fiberglass work will probably be in the 2-3 grand range.
  13. Scott Danforth

    1996 Volvo Penta 7.4 will not stay running

    go back to basics what is your compression? what is your fuel pressure? running for a minute and stopping is lack of fuel. i would look at the fuel pressure to confirm. Volvo's get their non-cranking fuel pump voltage from the alternator.
  14. Scott Danforth

    The Equipment Wish List - Recommendations??

    what is your budget, also remember, there are a bunch of sales that are coming in a week
  15. Scott Danforth

    1996 Volvo Penta 7.4 will not stay running

    carb?, injected?
  16. Scott Danforth

    No spark plug spark... 170 MC , 1985 Sea Ray

    you have a bad wire to the I/R terminal on your starter. start with the factory service manual and follow the wiring schematics.
  17. Scott Danforth

    2003 SeaRay 200 Bowrider seized engine????!!!!

    Need to know what is wrong with the OP's motor first. could be something minor, could be major. hasnt been back since he started this thread.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Specific paint for outboard motor?

    factory mercury paint is PPG / Ditzler 9000 black
  19. Scott Danforth

    Specific paint for outboard motor?

    you will get better results if you use straight rustoleum, mix in some hardener and spray with a real spray gun that way you get a hardened finish with out the rattle can zebra stripes
  20. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    are they balancing the motor?
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