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  1. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon boat Engine too low?

    Pontoons need a hydraulic jack plate in addition to T-n-T.
  2. Scott Danforth

    How would you do this transom?

    Pull the cap Cut out the deck, replace the transom, stringers and deck Your transom is shot, your stringers are also rotting, and your flotation foam is probably water logged
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    Pull the wheels and run the hubs on a 2x4. Gain you a foot
  4. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    Stringer coupler buttons only available for 2-piece RMS cranks Cobra coupler only available for 1-piece RMS crank
  5. Scott Danforth

    Outboard cowl paint help

    Gloss black
  6. Scott Danforth

    Outboard cowl paint help

    get a primer and paint with a hardener. rattle can paint is just solvent dry paint and not a catalyzed paint. merc phantom black is just PPG Black. same as GM Tuxedo black and Rustoleum black. I would get a quart of rustoleum, a bit of urethane hardener (from tractor supply and spray it with...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Fix it videos

    in addition to the erroneous information. I find it odd that they talk for 10 minutes about nothing before getting to the repair/mod/etc. by then, I have downloaded the manual, read it, understood it and work on the repair.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Outdrive oil leak

    with any new to you boat, you have to do all the maintenance and repair that the prior owner neglected remove the drive and check the alignment, u-joints, and repair your leaking input shaft seal. if the u-joints are rusty, replace them inspect the coupler splines inspect the gimbal bearing...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Fix it videos

    my guess the presenter was "youtube certified"
  10. Scott Danforth

    Sx outdrive water pump

    pull the impeller and look. VP recommends inspecting every year and a replacement every 3 years.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Bad News from a Family Member Today

    thats a bummer. If they get that motor running ASAP, they can save the motor (not the wiring or electronics on it)
  12. Scott Danforth

    Sx outdrive water pump

    volvos do not have a leg mounted waterpump. they use the raw water pump mounted to the front of the motor. when on the hose, make sure you have the water turned all the way up.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    you will most likely find that in addition to the engine mounts being rotten and needing replacement, your transom and stringers will also need work. suggest you pull the drive, then pull the motor. assess what you need to by doing test drills. then start repairing your fiberglass boat by...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Is there anyone on here with experience rebuilding Yamaha 2 strokes?

    get a press https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html
  15. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    sort of you will need to get a 1988 to 1995 running low mileage truck engine. this will get you a compatible motor. do not go older than 1988, do not go newer than 1995 unless you want to convert to electric fuel pump and get a new intake manifold to support the vortec heads. you only need...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    The stickies at the top of the forums cover pressure testing
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    There is no mechanic in a can
  18. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    no way to run a tube into the tank thru the filler hose. the fitting does a 90 degree turn at the tank. pull the sending unit and go thru the top. your carb will need to be rebuilt change the oil as there is probably condensation from the last 3 winters after the oil change, pull the plugs...
  19. Scott Danforth

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    bad wiring is common on old mercs. suggest you get the wiring replaced, and make sure that all the carbs are gone thru. if you run lean, you destroy the motor
  20. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    GLM = Good Luck Marine. not worth used toilet paper manifold to elbow gaskets should be Volvo Penta if its a stock manifold and stock elbow did you get all the missing parts out of the remainder of the system? you should pressure test the motor
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