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  1. Scott Danforth

    Salt from outboard ruined my tools!!

    clean the outboard on a stand in the driveway where you can rinse everything
  2. Scott Danforth

    Has anyone built a boat with Marine Plywood

    50-70 years ago, if you wanted a boat, you had to build it. also, if you plan on putting a motor on it, you want a design that has been approved by a naval architect like the Glen-L kits, etc.
  3. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    It's a forklift motor. Not the smoothest running one out there
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 to Mercruiser 4.3 swap

    You have to do fiberglass work to make the swap
  5. Scott Danforth

    Replace cone clutch 1999 Bravo III

    Turn input shaft 10 times and count output shaft turns Or look at the decal. It's usually printed on the bottom of the decal
  6. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    Most I ever got out of a 16-1/2 foot light hull with a 3.0 was 40 mph If you want more too end, you need a different motor than a 3.0
  7. Scott Danforth

    Worthwhile to take the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E (Canada)

    Again, look up the requirements of your goal. It's an accredited course
  8. Scott Danforth

    Replace cone clutch 1999 Bravo III

    The factory drive manual lists the tools needed
  9. Scott Danforth

    Worthwhile to take the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E (Canada)

    Always worth taking courses to better yourself
  10. Scott Danforth

    Worthwhile to take the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E (Canada)

    To take paying passengers, you need to get a captains license. There are many classes and tests to get there. Check your local maritime requirements
  11. Scott Danforth

    Verify outdrive lube is clean without totally dumping it?

    Change it And use the boat more
  12. Scott Danforth

    Hey Mods

    Hence the ask....lol
  13. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    I found 2 SST props (15p and 17p) on Craigslist back in the day for $25 for my OMC. The stainless 19p was a solas Deals are out there if you look
  14. Scott Danforth

    Excessive fuel during fuel filter change

    im thinking the anti-siphon valve was removed
  15. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    agree with above, WOT of 4400-4600 I ran my 1984 3.0 at 4800 RPM for short bursts, however tried to keep it at 4600. I ran 3 different props, a 15p, a 17p, and a stainless 19p.
  16. Scott Danforth

    yamaha fourstroke crank bearings

    local shop in Largo Florida offers reman power heads cheaper than I can buy parts for. includes new block halves, new crank, new pistons/rings and if you need, new rods. if they can get new parts, you should be able to
  17. Scott Danforth

    5.0 GXi Volvo Penta engine vibrates

    Agree, look at the cap and rotor
  18. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    I would probably drop to 19p myself as I would want a better holeshot However your RPMs say your good with the 21p Run numbers on both
  19. Scott Danforth

    Double engine failure in ten minutes

    Start with fuel pressure. With MPI, you should have about 45psi
  20. Scott Danforth

    How bad is it.

    I would look for a 1992 or later bayliner with a rotten hull and a 3.0 / Alpha 1, gen 2 and get the boat for near free and swap in everything from pulley to prop into your boat vs dealing with a cracked block.
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