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  1. Scott Danforth

    I/O Characteristics

    because the average I/O is bought and sold within the warranty period. no incentive to add extra cost. if in salt water, block will last about 25 years, manifolds and elbow about 7-10 if in fresh water, block and manifolds will last until the hull rots or owner sinks the boat.
  2. Scott Danforth

    I/O Characteristics

    then the upstream filter plugs 2.5 miles out on your first launch and you overheat. BTDT own the teeshirt and I know better.
  3. Scott Danforth

    3.0 litre Mercruiser sterndrive oil issue

    You ran it on muffs, correct?
  4. Scott Danforth

    I/O Characteristics

    Because you cant clean the shell side of a heat exchanger, so once the rust flakes indicated prior plug your new $2000-$3000 heat exchanger, you get to throw it away
  5. Scott Danforth

    2021 Splash of the Year Nominations

    BTTT...... @seikeinlemming , we may have a late splash by @todhunter ..... Pics are required
  6. Scott Danforth

    Late 70’s Mercury 20 Hp manual

    dont trust any PDF as the factory only did print. boatinfo is no longer around, so your only choice is to purchase a mercury manual from ebay or brunswick direct.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    if the vinyl is still pliable, re-use it.. just re-sew you will know as soon as you start pulling staples as to the condition of the vinyl. however if that area is sun-baked, replace.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta in Bayliner 1989 runs in start position but not in run position

    if the motors run at all, its not the kill switch. the kill switch is after the key switch and is in the ignition line. with the lanyard in, the ignition line is intact. with the lanyard pulled, the ignition line is broken. therefore if the motors run at all, its not the key switch
  9. Scott Danforth

    Replace Teleflex or go hydrolic?

    If you are fighting low speed bow wander, nothing you can do. All v-hull boats with single motors suffer from v-hull wander
  10. Scott Danforth

    Is it a "sin" to use AN style hose fittings below the waterline?

    if your running hydraulics, it is done all the time, expecially with hydraulic transom lifts. they are also inspected semi-annually because failure to run zincs means the hydraulic fittings become sacrificial. if you are running a thru-hull below that waterline. the law does not recognize a...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Using inverter on board

    For all the holiday parades that my buddy had his sailboat in, he simply used a honda 2kw inverter duty gen set on the deck. powered the lights, the amplifier for the guitar and a group of inflatable lawn decorations
  12. Scott Danforth

    Advice on trimming out this door

    Trim it out with 2x6s for now
  13. Scott Danforth

    4.3 omc cobra no start

    Now that it is running, please share what it was that was preventing it from running so future readers can learn about the steps you went thru and what it was you found.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    I have had better luck searching CL than buying on ebay.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Trailer bunk boards

    it would probably rot faster. if you have a fiberglass boat, treated lumber is fine. if you have an aluminum boat, white oak, or cypress
  16. Scott Danforth

    Electrical issue

    it is probably the connections you repaired. start there. as AD stated, use a multimeter and start troubleshooting
  17. Scott Danforth

    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    is the water in the bucket well over the impeller?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Removal of bottom paint?

    agree on the full face mask and the tyvek will be dependent on temp. this was me after sanding for 6 hours in October of 2018. I used 40 grit to get the majority of the bottom paint, and when it was just a grey haze, used the 80 grit. to go the rest. probably could have brought the gel back...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Removal of bottom paint?

    Having removed the bottom paint myself, unless you are restoring the boat, I would recommend enjoying it as is. I also think AD removed his. methods of removal include: 40 grit and 80 grit on a DA and plenty of beer and time paying someone to sand it off. pay someone to either soda blast...
  20. Scott Danforth

    4.3 omc cobra no start

    once you lean the diagnostic skills and mechanical and electrical prowess of working on a points ignited carbureted motor, the same theories help diagnose today's vehicles. Having the manual shows you the procedures the factory deemed required. however having the base knowledge of the otto...
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