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  1. Scott Danforth

    Eagle trailer surge brakes

    could be a couple of things happening. need to inspect. could be the soft line from the master cylinder or to the wheel cylinder. could be corrosion in the bore/piston area. could be a damaged line or leaking fitting do you boat in salt water? if so, do you wash the trailer after you get home?
  2. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, the 338 I/O's selling down here are a bit higher than $110K. closer to $170K. However if you still go thru the conversion, Im still going to read the threads..... LOL
  3. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    use termidor expanding foam insecticide followed by great-stuff expanding foam pest block.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Alpha One - Trim sensor adjustment with no Trim Gauge

    look in the manual.
  5. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, you know the prices of used 338 outboards are coming down. it may be less money to simply sell what you have and buy what you want. there is a 2019 for $249k and a 2022 for $279k (with new custom interior)
  6. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    would that be 0.308" or 0.355" that correspond with a slug diameter?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Starting a 1974 Tri-Hull Restoration, it's a Stryker Mark IV model. Need help with any information or an owners manual.

    I didnt see where the floor was tabbed and fiberglassed in place
  8. Scott Danforth

    No oil on dip stick after adding 6 liters

    let the motor sit a few minutes. then read the dipstick
  9. Scott Danforth

    State Towing Rules, updated

    Updated links per redneck joe Here is the correct link however the second link is AAA and much more user freindly. Towing World Official Website https://exchange.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/AAA-Towing-Laws-8.2012.pdf
  10. Scott Danforth

    Question about prop nut tabs

    You only need one or the tabs bent to keep the nut in check
  11. Scott Danforth

    Compression test

    Check your gauge New motor would be 150 psi on cranking compression If adding oil brings the numbers up, you have ring issues requiring a rebuild
  12. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    Come and get them. Common tree frog. About 4 different species. All about 1-1/2" long. Largest male is 2-1/2" long
  13. Scott Danforth

    Recommendation for gps display

    I use a Garmin and can follow all my tracks. I update the charts yearly
  14. Scott Danforth

    1996 Mercury 150 EFI - Tilt cylinder not holding pressure.

    Did you nick a seal when reinstalling the piston? I myself nick one out of every 6 or 7 cylinders Easy to check
  15. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    3M acknowledged they changed the formula 3 times so far in the past 6 years My experience mirrors the test done by practical sailor a few years ago The issue I have is we had the 3M rep at work with the engineers stating that it won't happen, and they gave me two 10 oz tubes of 4000UV. I...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    Probably for the shade. Same reason they go under the grill cover or hide under the RV cover or hide in the Tiki Bar under the fridge
  17. Scott Danforth

    wheel bearing seals

    There are tricks to getting the seal out with the inner bearing. It's about a 25% chance the seal can be reused But for the $3 it is highly recommended to just replace
  18. Scott Danforth

    Oil, pressure safety switch

    Pin 30 to power Pin 85 or 86 to the oil pressure switch NO contact Ground to oil pressure switch C contact Pin 86 or 85 to the ignition switch Pin 87 to the fuel pump
  19. Scott Danforth

    Oil, pressure safety switch

    Use the switch to power a relay Use the relay to power a fuel pump
  20. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Currently making a list of things to address that I noticed when getting ready to head out Recaulk the rubrail with something other than 3M products Re-attach the port side headliner in the cabin Finish the cabin closet Add the water tank and transom shower Get new head unit Get new...
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