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  1. Scott Danforth

    Is Vessel View worth it?

    Vessel view is just glorified screen showing gauge information
  2. Scott Danforth

    1999 5.0 Mercruiser engine dies/misfire

    Look for bad connections between the motor and the helm. This is the ignition switch, MOB switch, harness adapter plug, cannon plug, and the individual terminals on the motor
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercontrol Rewiring

    Both..... Depends on what you want to do
  4. Scott Danforth

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    Check fuel pressure..... Only after you have that information can you move on to the next step in troubleshooting
  5. Scott Danforth

    Random overheat alarm 1998 Mercruiser 5.7

    Should not be pulling air Is the strainer fed by the drive, or by a new and dedicated pickup?
  6. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    at 500hp, its not stock. doubt you used the TTY bolts that GM used in the trucks and boats
  7. Scott Danforth

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    Check your fuel pressure to rule out high pressure issues If your float isn't set right, or your carbs needle and seat are leaking it will also flood
  8. Scott Danforth

    Clarion Amp

    The blue wire is the on signal from the head unit
  9. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    Stock bolts for the GXI should be TTY. Spend the $35 on a new set of GM head bolts
  10. Scott Danforth

    New/Returned Manifolds Need Threads Fixed 5.0 GXI

    I always acetone test
  11. Scott Danforth

    89 180 Horizon w/ 4.3 OMC

    You can. Preferably from a manual transmission truck You just need the short block and heads (no accessories, electrics, or intake) Swap out the core plugs for brass, swap the head gaskets for marine. Use a marine water pump. Swap over your accessories, add spacers where needed to get your...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Leaking at a rivet

    Rebuck the river
  13. Scott Danforth

    Fuel Issue Please help need to use boat asap

    This post is 11 years old. Re-read the rules
  14. Scott Danforth

    Second mortgage for a carb?

    I suspect the tank is full of water and crud, so the anti siphon valve is plugged, the carb is plugged
  15. Scott Danforth

    89 180 Horizon w/ 4.3 OMC

    Vortec heads are 1996 and later. 4 intake bolts per head
  16. Scott Danforth

    New/Returned Manifolds Need Threads Fixed 5.0 GXI

    Fresh water only.... I would not waste my money. Freshwater manifolds last 40 years or when someone screws up winterizing $300 gets you parts for new motor
  17. Scott Danforth

    Garelick pedestal seat

    The black corrugated thing is the bushing
  18. Scott Danforth

    280 outdrive

    I think the mid section is different. however the gearbox and lower unit are the same. look at the parts breakdown
  19. Scott Danforth

    Best boat lettering removal?

    3M woodgrain and stripe remover. then use the 3M woodgrain and stripe adhesive remover alternately, WD40 and time....
  20. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    no need to worry about chain, oil pump or RMS your motor is just a puppy....... let it grow old before you worry about those things. you dont change oil pump on your car when you only have 20,000 miles. no need to worry on a motor that only has 570 hours before removing pan, inspect it. may...
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