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  1. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    Get 2 people to sit in the back to effectively lower the back a bit to see if the extra half inch is worth it before drilling holes
  2. Scott Danforth

    Water in one cylinder on V8 Mercruiser. Pull the head?

    Probably not the head gasket. Most likely exhaust manifold/riser leak
  3. Scott Danforth

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    Rent an engine hoist
  4. Scott Danforth

    Advise on starting a engine that has been sitting for unknown amount of time

    I moved your thread to the proper Mercruiser forum Is it stuck? Lack of coolant is concerning With the 3.7 488 motor, you have a bit of work if it's been sitting before you attempt to stat Pressure test water jacket (do this first) Change oil Pull drive New impeller Check alignment Check...
  5. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    Each boat is different
  6. Scott Danforth

    Gas cap ? on a 1989 bayliner capri 85hp force outboard

    Portable tank or built in tank? Separate vent (next to filler) or vented cap? If vented cap, you simply overfilled the tank
  7. Scott Danforth

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    You have something not wired correctly or the points were not set correctly. Follow the schematic in the factory service manual. If you don't have a factory manual, you can get one here. https://outboardbooks.com/
  8. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    If it was me, I would invest in a hydraulic jack plate, however a manual one would help you dial in the motor. maybe one from bobs machine https://bobsmachine.com/ or TH Marine https://thmarinesupplies.com/collections/atlas-jack-plate-atlas-jack-plate-accessories
  9. Scott Danforth

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    The issue isnt your solenoid. if you dont see any contact arcing (spark as you call it), either you have no power on the feed side, or the motor is shot. either way, no current is flowing
  10. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    add two coolers of beer to the back of the boat if you cant lower the motor easily
  11. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    First make sure the motor is at the right height. Too low and it plows, too high and it ventilates. A pontoon sure could use a powered jack plate as the prop height changes so much with load
  12. Scott Danforth

    Custom fish box

    Gel would prevent moisture from getting to the foam over time
  13. Scott Danforth

    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    It's same vintage as your motor.
  14. Scott Danforth

    What type fuel hose?

    You need to use appropriate low permission A1 / A2 fuel hose per IMO / USCG requirements...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Need to replace outer transom board

    White oak is rot resistant. Old timers wood preservative and spar varnish will keep it preserved
  16. Scott Danforth

    Need to replace outer transom board

    It's a scuff plate for outboards that get removed frequently. I would get a piece of 1/4" white oak plywood
  17. Scott Danforth

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    Find someone else to work on it
  18. Scott Danforth

    Custom fish box

    As long as the inside is all gel. You will get condensation in almost every cooler
  19. Scott Danforth

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    Service the points
  20. Scott Danforth

    Custom fish box

    I would. I would also have 2"of foam on the bottom too
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