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  1. Scott Danforth

    5.7 omc no thermostat

    pull the thermostat housing and look
  2. Scott Danforth

    Increase ground clearance for off-roading?

    you may want to check your math. for ever 2" of tire diameter, you only get 1" extra clearance
  3. Scott Danforth

    Best way to remove 5200?

    Anti bond 2015 or a razor blade https://www.westmarine.com/buy/anti-bond--anti-bond-2015-1-2-oz-spray--P001174804?pCode=1174804&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwJuVBhCAARIsAOPwGASQ6oLgRA4JVPA6r3AnkH275edlEBz4j83Je7Sl8WxEWmoEhjBJmNgaApoVEALw_wcB
  4. Scott Danforth

    Fuel Tank Shape - Lesson Learned

    I would have done a thick strip at the V and a thinner strip just under the vertical sides
  5. Scott Danforth

    Flashing light on ACC switch

    If it's a standard Carling switch, I would go with bad switch or bad connection
  6. Scott Danforth

    Oil Change question

    I've been to a few NOLA research sites, been to a few in Abu Dhabi, London, etc. Would need Chris to point out one or two from Perth
  7. Scott Danforth

    Increase ground clearance for off-roading?

    You wont find hubs to match your current suburban wheels. You would need adapters, etc The 13" wheels/tires are not limiting your ability to go off-road. The trailer frame, springs, and the bunks/rollers are the limit
  8. Scott Danforth

    Oil Change question

    Chris....don't you still drink a "pint" at your local pub?
  9. Scott Danforth

    Hydrofoil

    Drop down your trim. The goofy tail is not the answer
  10. Scott Danforth

    over heats above 3500 rpm

    maybe change from the raw water pump from the F5B pump to the F6B. direct interchange, 25% more flow
  11. Scott Danforth

    run on

    key off in gear will kill the motor and not run-on.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Find old parts

    you can check ebay, etc. however you will most likely need to fire up the welder and fabricate something.
  13. Scott Danforth

    service manual for 1975 15hp evinrude?

    buy one. https://outboardbooks.com/ (the official publisher for OMC)
  14. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    SCAT, and a call to competition products to put together the crank/rods/bearings/pistons. no need to go over 9.5:1 2 years ago, you could buy a new GM block, new GM heads, and a complete rotating assembly and Cam kit for under $3500. today, you may have to shell out an extra few
  15. Scott Danforth

    run on

    check your timing check your carb if you are running rich
  16. Scott Danforth

    Source for Ford 5.0 EFI Stbd Exhaust Riser?

    found some GLM (Good Luck Marine) however looks like everyone is sold out. try calling here: http://www.2040-parts.com/new-oem-volvo-ford-exhaust-elbow-3854427-3855269-lot-71-i2151024/
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 140 pertronix overheating

    I never had luck with pertronix and ended up going back to points every time. However that was 20 years ago. Go to their website. they have schematics in the library
  18. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 120 Instrument wiring

    the gauge schematic is in the factory service manual for your motor. a serial number will help.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    if you have to rebuild the lower end, suggest going with a stroker.....
  20. Scott Danforth

    Vista 248 power steering

    the PS pump should not be turned over on its side like that. my guess is a bolt is missing
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