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  1. Scott Danforth

    Scan tool connector location for Mercruiser?

    you know Don passed about a decade ago. look on top the motor
  2. Scott Danforth

    Volvo B20 AQ130 Water in Oil

    that is a casting parting line
  3. Scott Danforth

    I bought a 175 Doral Spirit

    Pull the inspection cover, pull the sender and visually inspect. Then go from there
  4. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    SHORT filter wix 51040 or NAPA 1040 same filter different label LONG filter wix 51036 or NAPA 1036
  5. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    No, I am saying any of the oils. I buy Rotella T4 diesel for most boats with flat tappet cams, however also use it in many cars, trucks , etc. You can run any of the oils with your roller motor You are over thinking it
  6. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    Wix
  7. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    You're overthinking it Buy the 15w40, or 20w50. Rotella or Valvoline or Pennzoil or mobile 1 or other. Dino squeezings or synthetic Just run a good filter And go boating In the 80s, it was SAE30 In the 90s it was 10w-30 or 10w40 In the 00s it was 20w50 In the 10s it was synthetic All...
  8. Scott Danforth

    1974 reinell cuddy restore

    You know the Carter pumps are only $50 A bit more for your Ford, but under $80 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-m60389
  9. Scott Danforth

    2001 50hp Johnson VRO Pump Values

    guys, this thread is on the edge of being closed. lets keep it civil. first thing on any new to you boat/motor/car/bike/plane/etc. is buy a factory service manual. Then read it, then if there are still questions, ask.
  10. Scott Danforth

    I bought a 175 Doral Spirit

    you bought a 38 year old fiberglass boat. I would look at the stringers and transom
  11. Scott Danforth

    Acceptable to use aluminum plate as outboard shim?

    floors rot 15 years after the transom rotted. regarding the new one. usually aluminum plates are a band-aid. however since you are trying to fix an ohh....crap, feel free.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7L engine with a 1.84 outdrive. Prop suggestions.

    can also zero balance the motor and run better valve springs. then the limit on RPM's is teh cam and intake.
  13. Scott Danforth

    How is HP selected on old Elgin Outboards?

    feature was gone for 58 IIRC
  14. Scott Danforth

    1974 reinell cuddy restore

    I would be getting a carter pump from Summit Racing. Not sure where sierra is gettign their pumps.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Trying to find a location in the Gulf

    depends on the size of the boat. I was referring to the ICW markers. however the markers you posted in post #4 usually will take out the hull of most recreational boats. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/st-pete-man-dies-after-boat-crashes-into-piling-near-skyway-bridge/67-604092131
  16. Scott Danforth

    What to look for before reinstalling a 4.3 engine

    clean the bilge now is when I check/replace the bilge pump
  17. Scott Danforth

    80's Bayliner fuel gauge/sender ohm range?

    clean the connections at the sender and the gauge
  18. Scott Danforth

    1974 reinell cuddy restore

    carter mechanical pump? or amazon? did you pull the fuel pickup tube and inspect it? generally isnt vaporlock
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7L engine with a 1.84 outdrive. Prop suggestions.

    I would look for a 1.62 or 1.47
  20. Scott Danforth

    Crack in cylinder wall, need insight....

    Because the bore will shrink and no longer be round, even with the cracked sleeve in there
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