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  1. Scott Danforth

    3.0l to 4.3l engine swap

    I would look for a 96 or later 4.3 to swap in as Bondo stated, you will need a different drive with the 4.3 than the 3.0 same bolt pattern on the flywheel housing this is a case where it would be cheaper to sell what you have and buy a boat with what you want. and what is wrong with your 3.0...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Carb choice.

    Yes, there are elec choke kits
  3. Scott Danforth

    Marine Power 454 Inboards Few Questions.

    10114182...454.......91-up...4-bolt, Gen.V
  4. Scott Danforth

    Marine Power 454 Inboards Few Questions.

    Marine power makes custom marine engine packs and some really cool diesel builds Look up the block casting number (just above the flywheel housing boss behind the head Take old belts to a NAPA and let them cross reference Most likely there is a remote filter kit installed. Would need to know...
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    since I could not do anything with the drive yet. i took a piece of scrap aluminum plate and some hardware and mounted a spare fiberglass IP-6X electrical enclosure to the tongue of the trailer. perfect size to keep a spare hub, bearing cover, grease gun, and some line. now, will never need...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Rebound clip

    https://www.amazon.com/inch-Axle-LEAF-SPRING-CLAMPS/dp/B0084HA1GY
  7. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    boats are usually hand-patterned and hand sewn. the foam is usually hand cut. not uncommon to have two different seats different dimensions. the anal-retentive perfectionist in me goes into convulsions nearly daily because of that exact issue.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Suzuki DF90 - Steering Shaft frozen

    pull the motor and get to the pivot shaft. you have corrosion no
  9. Scott Danforth

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    if you ever had water in the bellows, the front seal is a suspect area the shift assembly is another leak point the dipstick and service port on the top are another leak area the lower unit has a few leak points. are you turning the shafts and shifting while doing the pressure test and vacuum test?
  10. Scott Danforth

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    you are going to need lots of prayers, lots of good penetrating oil (50% ATF, 50% acetone) and lots of heat. did I mention prayers? that corrosion is more than just normal corrosion.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Rebound clip

    call them and talk to them. typically, most companies answer 100% of the phone calls and only about 2% of the emails
  12. Scott Danforth

    Suzuki DF90 - Steering Shaft frozen

    with the steering disconnected from the boat, does the motor turn easy if you grab the motor, yes or no? if it is the main pivot, you most likely have corrosion. that would involve pulling the motor off the boat and pulling the mid-section apart. this is not a spray some WD-40 and it will...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    the dealer didnt ask the manufacturer transom straps are recommended
  14. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Cortez Florida has their annual seafood festival. just look up either the Swordfish Grill or the Cortez Kitchen to get you to the area
  15. Scott Danforth

    2007 Bennington 2275RLi

    and cleaned and conditioned after every use.
  16. Scott Danforth

    2007 Bennington 2275RLi

    15 years is the life expectancy of vinyl and soft surfaces
  17. Scott Danforth

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Did you do a vacuum test as well?
  18. Scott Danforth

    3.0 mercrusier stalling

    Pull the carb and clean it
  19. Scott Danforth

    How to know what model StarCraft

    rules 11 and 12 you posted in a long dead thread, and you have multiple posts on the same topic that were combined. 11. Please do not post multiple threads in multiple forums about a single problem. This is confusing to those trying to help you. Multiple threads in the same forum about the...
  20. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    still waiting on parts...... emailed customer service a few times. no real answer. asked to cancel the order, went to ebay, now I have lots of parts coming. literally.... a lot of 8 shims (need 1), a lot of 4 o-rings, need 2, a lot of 4 gaskets, need 2.....
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