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  1. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Engine ID - No serial number

    1991 or later 3.0
  2. Scott Danforth

    2.3 Mallory Distributor Advance

    Because over the past 35 years, someone changed the springs on either your distributor or the new one you just got
  3. Scott Danforth

    2002 Rinker Captiva 192

    Need to disconnect the aft end of the steering cable to determine if the helm/cable is the issue or is the issue in the motor/drive swivel If you have an I/O it could also be a power steering actuator issue
  4. Scott Danforth

    OMC Stringer hydro mechanical shift

    The mechanical shift was cheaper.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    Holley only has 2 vacuum diaphragms. One for externally adjustable springs, and the standard. Your rebuild kit will have it However I doubt you need more than the bowl gasket and metering plate gasket and a can of carb cleaner
  6. Scott Danforth

    ? About water in oil

    Anything over 150 is water or oil in the cylinders The 120 may be rust With all at 150 psi, you can rule out head gasket No. You will get water in the cylinders that are either directly under your gasket leak. Usually only 1 or 2 cylinders Regarding the manifold and elbow If you used an...
  7. Scott Danforth

    ? About water in oil

    Do a pressure test of the cooling water jacket, do a compression test and leak down test
  8. Scott Danforth

    The Boating Season That Wasn't

    That's a run of bad luck
  9. Scott Danforth

    ? About water in oil

    Salt water? If so, check the exhaust manifold
  10. Scott Danforth

    Nissan 25 hp length short or long?

    Shortish shaft
  11. Scott Danforth

    Water in my cuddy.

    Have you recaulked? Especially a slipped boat. Normal maintenance requires periodic recaulking, sealing, etc. Have you re-water-proofed your canvas?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    Seriously doubt you need to change float. Never needed to change a float in 40+ years of playing with Holley carbs Go to the Holley website and look up everything you need.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Water in my cuddy.

    Look at your foredeck, any windows, and deck penetration, etc
  14. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    You don't have enough motor to need a 50cc accelerator pump. The kit comes with a 30cc diaphragm You need more than 500 cubic inches to need a 50cc pump
  15. Scott Danforth

    slightly heavy pontoon boat would like to reach proper rpm.

    In the UP? Or just northern MI? Reach out to Green Bay Propeller and have them de-cup your prop
  16. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    It's a Holley 2300. Ignore the Volvo number of 3858334. Your rebuild kit for the Holley 75004 is https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-703-36?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19emXkX0dHWCYUU1SQOBgQ_DQMoUPEDku5eCPeDIycqs5RodfqPNXJXxoC3UQQAvD_BwE
  17. Scott Danforth

    Retrieving engine data out of Denso Thunderbolt V ICM

    The only benefit of knowing hours is maintenance schedule. Beyond that, if it's well maintained it will serve owners 1, 2, and 3 well. Most people worry about hours don't realize that the average I/O motor will go well over 5000 hours without issue. At an average of 50 hours per year, that...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fishing with Dad

    No, I won't pay for flights. Yes i do buy beer
  19. Scott Danforth

    Been there, Done that;

    Anyone that makes brake lines and hasn't done this or put the nut on backwards is a liar. Nice double flare though
  20. Scott Danforth

    aquasport 175 osprey

    Use core board, get the shape on top, then 2 layers of 1708 on top, and flip it over, glass the underside and the e-box
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