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  1. Scott Danforth

    Hey Newbies

    Hey newbies....there is no shortcuts to winterizing. Follow the manual
  2. Scott Danforth

    I/O Characteristics

    On a new motor, yes On a used motor, dont do it
  3. Scott Danforth

    Stalls out on idle after 30 to 45 minutes. Mercruiser 4.3 TKS Thunderbolt V Alpha II

    Welcome aboard fix your fuel issue - there should be no drip at idle one exhaust manifold will always be warmer than the other. (hint, its the higher of the two)
  4. Scott Danforth

    Kicking around another hair-brained idea

    its surprisingly simple to make a golf cart street legal. turn signals, horn, seat belts and inspection
  5. Scott Danforth

    80s Islander 2.5 to 4.3 swap help

    keyhole exactly same. see post #2 for process
  6. Scott Danforth

    Kicking around another hair-brained idea

    Im looking at spending about $1200 total on the whole Kart
  7. Scott Danforth

    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    I worked on a yacht that spends $150,000 a day in fuel the engines burn 13.6 gallons of jet A a second at WOT then again, they were on engines # 39, 40, and 41 at the time fuel is the cheap part most people boat only 20 hours per year.
  8. Scott Danforth

    I/O Characteristics

    no
  9. Scott Danforth

    Inboard Bent Strut And Cant Get Shaft Coupling Off

    if its bent, use a cut-off tool to remove..... because you are replacing the strut and shaft
  10. Scott Danforth

    80s Islander 2.5 to 4.3 swap help

    unbolt drive remove 2.5 liter remove transom shield check for transom rot prior to proceeding install 4.3 transom shield install 4.3 motor and support with shop crane align 4.3 motor build mounts for 4.3 that fit install mounts re-align motor install drive
  11. Scott Danforth

    throttle and shifter problems. I have a 2001 Bayliner Ciera 2655 . She's starts and the engine revering great but not engaging in forward or reverse

    get the service manual for the controls
  12. Scott Danforth

    autopilot for 1988 mercruiser 5.0 alpha1 gen 1

    what are your intentions. as stated, if it is for trolling, save your money
  13. Scott Danforth

    Should you buy 20 year old boat to fix up or 10 year old boat?

    if you buy a boat, you are either making payments or making repairs.
  14. Scott Danforth

    MBD

    get an extended cab pickup as a tow vehicle. all others are too short to tow anything of weight and size maybe you should read up on why short wheel base vehicles suck at towing. hint: its not about power, its not about axles, its not about tires, its not about cool factor.
  15. Scott Danforth

    What is it like owning a 20yr old merc cruiser on a trailer boat?

    the 3.0 is an archaic lump of iron with its original design dating back to 1960. its a bored and stroked version of the old Chevrolet 153 cubic inch 4 cylinder which shared the bore and stroke of the 230 cubic inch 6-cylinder its a forklift motor adapted to marine use. both engines operated on...
  16. Scott Danforth

    throttle and shifter problems. I have a 2001 Bayliner Ciera 2655 . She's starts and the engine revering great but not engaging in forward or reverse

    you pushed it and did what? the middle button is to dissengage the gear selection of the controls. you push the button and move the control lever for throttle only and when you pull back to the center detent, it should reset. if it doesnt, you need to address your controls.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Transom Question - 1977 Chrysler 16' Bass Pro

    the old tabbing left when you remove the inner transom skin you will need to remove that additionally, when you get to the stringers, you will need to remove them as well. transom and stringers usually rot together
  18. Scott Danforth

    Kicking around another hair-brained idea

    6 13V 100AH lithium ion batteries is $3200 not including the motor, transaxle, controller, etc. that would mean I need a budget in the 7k range remember, I own a boat, so no extra cash..... because the smart roadster never made it over here and the ones that did are in the $30k range. the...
  19. Scott Danforth

    throttle and shifter problems. I have a 2001 Bayliner Ciera 2655 . She's starts and the engine revering great but not engaging in forward or reverse

    it probably wont spin unless you have it in gear
  20. Scott Danforth

    Should you buy 20 year old boat to fix up or 10 year old boat?

    suggest you buy an FLIR camera and moisture meter
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