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  1. Scott Danforth

    8MLHU limited RPM

    not all carb cleaner is combustible. does squeezing the bulb help? are both cylinders operating properly? are both the same temp with an IR gun?
  2. Scott Danforth

    Turning Vintage and going Chrome

    last thing I said as I was going under. if you see my tonsils, you pushed it in too far.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Bonding outdrive

    no, it would not cause your motor not to start. it will cause corrosion in your drive, however have nothing to do with your lack of start. if the motor is fuel injection. it could be bad fuel system. however the ignition system on the 460 is also obsolete and NLA. time to start...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Milky oil in engine

    how long have you had the boat? how long has it been since you pulled the elbows and manifolds for inspection that is required every 5 years when in salt water? and no, I meant exhaust manifold. which is separate on all V-motors and only combined on the 3.0 if you have a 3.0, you need to...
  5. Scott Danforth

    2004 Merc 2 stroke 90HP seized after rebuild

    it would be a better bet to go thru the fuel system. you most likely ran lean on cylinder #1
  6. Scott Danforth

    8MLHU limited RPM

    if timing is right, my guess is you are running out of fuel. Have you gone thru the carb and fuel pump?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Milky oil in engine

    first, welcome aboard define milky. a slight bit of condensation foam in the valve covers is normal if you idle a lot if you are generating a milkshake. you have an issue most thermal-declination-H2O-phase-change structural breaches are from improper winterization. so how did you...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Towing and Cockpit cover concerns?

    unless you have a cover specifically reinforced for towing. remove the covers while towing. covers intended for towing do not have snaps, they have straps
  9. Scott Danforth

    Side to Side play on wheel

    is this play when you are cruising along? or is it play when the outdrive is held firm, engine off and the steering is moved slightly? depending on helm style. there will be a bit of play at the helm, a bit of play at the steering assembly at the stern and within the drive. this normally is...
  10. Scott Danforth

    when do you know your flappers need to be replaced

    if you never overheat, and keep up with your cooling system maintenance. the flappers will last as long as the boat is around, or a few decades at the least if you overheat, or run out of cooling water for a period of time of 10 seconds or longer. you need to replace them along with all the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Turning Vintage and going Chrome

    expelled food I ate as a 3 year old.... Doc's joke from a prior patient just prior to lights out. "do you know what makes the camera so special?" There is an arse on both ends other than that, and a few other tests done. apparently I am healthy still no answer on what is triggering the...
  12. Scott Danforth

    How Much Voltage Drop Is Too Much?

    No Start cleaning connections
  13. Scott Danforth

    Priming fuel system for new engine first start.

    Assuming mechanical pump......Did you forget the fuel pump push rod?
  14. Scott Danforth

    Anchoring question

    I anchor in the river during tide change. With the proper scope and proper anchor, you won't move. You only need a 13# danforth anchor and appropriate chain. You do not need 40# of anchor
  15. Scott Danforth

    Priming fuel system for new engine first start.

    When cranking. 15 second on, rest for 1 minute Prefill the filter
  16. Scott Danforth

    Turning Vintage and going Chrome

    Only if they push slowly or it's instant lights out
  17. Scott Danforth

    84 75hp disintegrating wire

    Welcome to mid 80s mercury outboards. The wiring insulation started to fall apart after 15 years New wire harness, and if you can use heat shrink to try to save the stator.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Turning Vintage and going Chrome

    Is it acceptable to yell "Fire in the hole" when taking colonoscopy prep? Asking for a friend
  19. Scott Danforth

    1986 4.3 Cracked Intake Manifold - please help with recommendations for 4 barrel combo

    I would upgrade to vortec heads unless you can find a marine manifold from edelbrock for the early heads. Edelbrock has dual alloy marine manifolds with naval bronze water passages and the rest is aluminum.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen I Winterization

    on another note. your bilge should not have water in it. you have a leak somewhere
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