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  1. Scott Danforth

    OMC 460 backfire under load

    Ignore the manual when it comes to jetting. That is the starting point for reading the plugs
  2. Scott Danforth

    Opinions on 1977 mercury thunderbolt110 9.8 hp

    it will have the same result as crossing the streams....... dogs and cats living together......mass hysteria
  3. Scott Danforth

    Trim/tilt issue 1996 Volvo Penta DP

    Being a 1996, you could have an early SX drive or a late AQ drive. hitting the rocks most likely damaged the reverse lock if you have an AQ series Factory drive manual covers the reverse lock and trim system troubleshooting. Picture of the trim pump means nothing as its the same Oildyne...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Opinions on 1977 mercury thunderbolt110 9.8 hp

    only minor changes in the 9.8 and 7.5 up until 1985. main difference in the 9.8 was stainless driveshaft in 1978 Dirt simple motor
  5. Scott Danforth

    Trim tab location

    I would move the tabs and patch the transom.
  6. Scott Danforth

    and you thought your day was rough

    Been looking at the various sites looking for pics of the carnage. However driver and throttle man were OK https://lufkindailynews.com/anpa/sports/powerboats-florida-keys/image_6f7432d8-b9f7-5ec6-9b5e-201569274702.html
  7. Scott Danforth

    Need advice

    only if it sat for a long time with water in it.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Soft spot in floor. 1998 cobalt

    boats rot from the drain plug on the transom upward. only way to fix is to cut out and repair. are you sure the stringers are all fiberglass?
  9. Scott Danforth

    Confusing cooling issue...

    Forward movement is forcing water up the pickups. Start with the impeller
  10. Scott Danforth

    Confusing cooling issue...

    Start with the impeller
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 starter

    Take it to an alternator/starter repair shop
  12. Scott Danforth

    Johnson sea horse

    $100 as wall art. May be worth a bit more to a collector List it on AOMCI
  13. Scott Danforth

    Need advice

    Fuel water separator should have caught the water
  14. Scott Danforth

    Engine was Full of Clear Fluid when I drained oil

    Core plugs are not there to prevent cracking the block They are there to get the core sand out during casting Start looking for a new motor
  15. Scott Danforth

    Engine was Full of Clear Fluid when I drained oil

    its water how was the motor winterized? buy cheap oil and change it, run for a few minutes and change again.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Alpha drive for a V8 whats the ratio?

    5.0's usually come with 1.62:1 drives 5.7's come with the 1.47:1 there actually isnt a 1.5:1 drive. it has always been 1.47:1 for them Horsepower Engine Year Ratio 120 thru 140 4 cyl. One drive 1971 thru 79 1.94 / 20-24 170 thru 190 4 cyl. One drive 1971 thru 79 1.81 / 17-19 165...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Aftermarket carbs?

    save your money. chinese carbs are crap. a rebuild kit is $35. learn to clean your own carb. its about a 30 minute job.
  18. Scott Danforth

    and you thought your day was rough

    My guess is something broke.
  19. Scott Danforth

    and you thought your day was rough

    A bit of a rough moment for the Mod V Marker 17 Marine team today at the 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix in Marathon, Fla. yes that is the drive that has left the boat.
  20. Scott Danforth

    You will never guess what product removed creosote,Im stunned!!

    Paper pulp byproduct is used as a food preservative How it got FDA approval is beyond me. It will yellow clear plastic in a few days
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