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  1. Scott Danforth

    Prop not turning when in gear

    under the ESA module, where the upper and lower shift cable come together.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Evinrude Paint

    I have used both... Never had any issues
  3. Scott Danforth

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    If you have a 3-wire motor and putting+ voltage on green makes it go up. You need to pull the motor and either repair it or replace it
  4. Scott Danforth

    Illinois registration numbers?

    You have to source the numbers/letters yourself. 3" tall or taller, contrasting colors.
  5. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    Also check the core plugs to make sure they are brass or stainless. Use a magnet. If a magnet sticks to the core plug, that would indicate that a non-marine motor was dropped in
  6. Scott Danforth

    242 Cruiser water under cabin floor

    Check the plumbing. May have a cracked thru-hull or something Plastic plumbing lasts a maximum of 15 years, usually issues arise after 5
  7. Scott Danforth

    Transom and floor replacement

    Don't over think it Boats in the 80 were slapped together Build specs didn't exist. Your boat most likely was scheduled for an OMC stringer setup and at the last moment they installed a Mercruiser
  8. Scott Danforth

    242 Cruiser water under cabin floor

    Check the shower bilge plumbing
  9. Scott Danforth

    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    You may want to look that up.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Fuel system problem on 13 yo storage boat

    The anti-siphon valve is the fitting at the fuel pickup tube the fuel line is connected to Did you pull the sender to inspect the inside of the tank?
  11. Scott Danforth

    I'm stumped, overheated 4.3 MPI, water in oil, replaced heads, still water in the oil

    Mercruiser uses the same gasket suppliers as GM and other OEMs Check the block for a crack. Lifter valley, just under the deck
  12. Scott Danforth

    mercury 9.8 hp .... water flows through but will not pee?

    Did you replace the grommet at the power head to copper tube joint? Are you in a deep enough garbage can?
  13. Scott Danforth

    1994 Regal Commodore 400 How to fix seacock leak thru hull

    You replace the thru-hull and seacock
  14. Scott Danforth

    1994 Regal Commodore 400 How to replace fresh water tank

    Call Regal and talk to customer service You may have to remove other bits of the boat
  15. Scott Danforth

    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Yes
  16. Scott Danforth

    Fuel system problem on 13 yo storage boat

    Clean the anti-siphon valve Check the fuel pickup filter Test fuel pressure with a pressure gauge (get the Mercruiser test fitting) After 2 years any fuel turned to goo After 13 years the goo would have dried to crusty bits You added fresh fuel which now has those crusty bits plugging your...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    The black ones may be acetal (delrin). Those would work if they are acetal
  18. Scott Danforth

    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Depends on the fiber base. Paper or fiberglass?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    The plastic washers at Ace are nylon. Nylon is hygroscopic (absorbs water) Not sure the johnyrude crush washers are nylon (I don't know what they are made of)
  20. Scott Danforth

    96 21 Concept

    Your local canvas and upholstery shop can also pattern your boat and make a snap-in carpet
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