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  1. Scott Danforth

    350 mag mpi fuel cooler removal help

    its cheaper than the good stainless versions. its up to the owner to inspect and replace as needed during the annual PMs
  2. Scott Danforth

    Replacing Keel rollers

    additionally, back the trailer in deeper to help load.
  3. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Electrical Short

    think about it. what is the load on the other side of the relay that is now causing the fuse to blow. is the coil a quality coil or amazon special?
  4. Scott Danforth

    Replacing Keel rollers

    that would mean the boat isnt sitting on the bunks then. rollers only get contacted during loading as the keel chine moves aft on the boat.
  5. Scott Danforth

    installing a kicker bracket

    You probably won't find instructions for your specific boat You may have to make a wedge
  6. Scott Danforth

    350 mag mpi fuel cooler removal help

    Drill two small holes next to each other in the plastic plug, drive a screwdriver into it and turn it out Those plastic plugs need to be replaced every few years
  7. Scott Danforth

    1983 Johnson 90hp - what happened to this cylinder?

    Yes
  8. Scott Danforth

    1983 Johnson 90hp - what happened to this cylinder?

    That is melted bits of piston in the plug Most likely ran lean Not maintaining the fuel system will kill a motor
  9. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 2002 ? Blown a Fuse, Now Non Start

    Follow the electrical schematic for your specific motor that you did not list. Start testing from the battery and work your way to the helm. Could be the big circuit breaker, could be dead relays, could be a blown diode, could be a fried wire. However since there are about 15 different 2002...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Need help identifying a 1978(?) Starcraft, 27' long

    It's not worth $8k CDN. Considering what you are looking at doing, the hull would be an OK starting point. Here it would be listed as $500 trailer must take "free boat" The POs guestimate at HP rating just screams run
  11. Scott Danforth

    Trailer Updating Help Needed?

    That is a common low cost trailer for a light boat used only in fresh water from the 70s and 80s. Common around the Midwest where George Herter set up shop (MN) Bearings are available. Wheels and tires are available You can get new rubber inserts for the torsion axles Think of it this way...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Drain the intake manifold?

    Don't forget the annual drive maintenance, and inspection of alignment, u-joints, gimbal, etc.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Need help identifying a dp drive

    I simply looked at the old bearings, noted the part numbers and ordered them from the local bearing house for a out 15% of the Volvo price
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 L Alpha One

    Did you pull the drive and inspect the bellows, u-joints and alignment? A leaking bellows will also leak water into the boat. And rust up your u-joints
  15. Scott Danforth

    Drain the intake manifold?

    V6 requires the manifold plug to be removed. The V8 doesn't have a manifold drain
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 L Alpha One

    Look under the manifold for a crack in the engine block If the core plug was pushed out, the block is most likely cracked You may get lucky and it's just a leaking exhaust system. May have to pull the motor to check
  17. Scott Danforth

    How on EARTH do I get this thing off?

    Get a good 4-pin spanner and a breaker bar Use a heat gun and heat the end of the bore tube to about 300f
  18. Scott Danforth

    Mounting Bolt Compression of Transom

    Weigh the boat. My guess is the hull is about 400# heavy
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 L Alpha One

    How did you last winterize?
  20. Scott Danforth

    What Year is My Boat 14’ Aluminum Mirro Craft

    Wisconsin DNR can get you the information from the last registration. If you are in Wisconsin, I have had the best luck going to the Brown County office on 29. The worst luck with Milwaukee
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