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  1. Scott Danforth

    its as clear as mud

    welcome aboard so what RPM are you getting now at WOT? what issue are you trying to correct?
  2. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    so you have a frankenboat?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 Oil pressure and water pressure switches (Alarm Circuit)

    I prefer a water pressure gauge.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing Question

    winterizing proceedure pull drive, inspect u-joints, bellows, gimble change all fluids drain all the water in the block, manifolds, hoses. probe all the drains to make sure debris is not clogging them now it is winterized if you want to add antifreeze, use a funnel from the thermostat housings
  5. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    serial number tag should be riveted to block just above starter drive serial number will also help what is the year of the boat?
  6. Scott Danforth

    what went wrong with my outdrive?

    see post #2 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercruiser-outdrive-painting.374166/ cut-n-pasted below: Is there a factory authorized repainting procedure for my sterndrive? Yes, MerCruiser has a refinishing procedure available. For best results we recommend this procedure be performed...
  7. Scott Danforth

    1975 Glastron Carlson CV 16 SS restoration

    welcome aboard first, prior to worrying about the motor or drive, you need to assess the hull, transom and stringers
  8. Scott Danforth

    what went wrong with my outdrive?

    in the stickies is repainting a mercruiser drive. its a section of manual cut and posted by the late Don S
  9. Scott Danforth

    what went wrong with my outdrive?

    to get paint to stick to aluminum the aluminum surface must be rough enough for a mechanical bond. tis is usually blasting or sanding the aluminum surface must be chemically cleaned and etched to remove oxidation. usually an acid wash an etching aluminum primer must be used (this is a 2-part...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Cut Holes for Improving Engine Access

    in my boat, the dog house and section of floor are removable as one. kind of heavy, however give me service access Next boat will have powered bilge access.
  11. Scott Danforth

    1987, 454 Help!

    this fitting helps https://www.cpperformance.com/p-62701-fuel-fitting-connector-91-18078.aspx
  12. Scott Danforth

    1996 Four Winns 258 Vista gas tank issue

    if the gas tank needs to be replaced, the foam may be saturated. that would indicate that the stringers and transom are probably saturated and rotting. so........ if that is the case, expect to pay about $3500 in materials and a year of your weekends working on the boat to restore the hull and...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Wiring harness

    look on ebay for a used one. go to your local honda dealer for a new one
  14. Scott Danforth

    '84 Lund 3.0L IO engine runs, locks up, runs, locks up

    engine serial number from GM is, however the OMC serial number will be on a stamped tag just above the starter boss. the GM engine casting numbers are the ones cast into the side of the block here is a link that will help...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Wanting to rebuild carb and tuneup on 7.5 but what model/year do I have

    7.5 and 9.8 same block ( different carb and manifold)
  16. Scott Danforth

    '84 Lund 3.0L IO engine runs, locks up, runs, locks up

    No, you stated volvo with the thread title, the manual I sent is volvo. However you have an OMC. Completely different Dont confuse serial numbers with GM casting numbers
  17. Scott Danforth

    Normal WOT rpm's on 2010 4.3 mercruiser bayliner BR 195

    You should do your holeshot with the drive fully down Slam the throttle forward, as the boat climbs out od the hole, be trimming up Trim up until boat starts to porpoise, than tap down just a tad No trim gauge needed, and if you follow that process it accounts for wind, load, current, etc
  18. Scott Danforth

    New to winterizing..is it possible to fill cylinders with antifreeze?

    Yes
  19. Scott Danforth

    GPS Location APP

    Google would be my first selection (I dont do apps)
  20. Scott Danforth

    '84 Lund 3.0L IO engine runs, locks up, runs, locks up

    GM sold the longblocks to Mercruiser, OMC, Volvo, etc. However all the bits bolted on to turn a forklift motor to a boat motor are designed and manufactured by the marinizing OEM The 3.0 (181 cubic inch) is an industrial only version of the 153 cubic inch ( 2.5 liter) motor that debuted in...
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