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  1. Scott Danforth

    Fluid Changes for Winterizing, Do I Need to?

    if you did not use the boat at all (zero starts) then leave it. however if you started the motor even once...... then the acids start building up in the motor. these acids are a byproduct of combustion. the first thing they attack is the soft metal in the bearings an oil change is cheaper...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Steering

    push-pull cable (big, thick sheath about 3/4" in diameter)? or a pull-pull cable (drum at the wheel with 1/8" cable going down both sides of the boat over pulleys)?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Aq271c engine oil

    I agree with Rotella T4 15w40
  4. Scott Danforth

    Possibly Purchasing??

    being the boat is a 1989, I would definatly consider it a project boat. the price is a bit high, however Covid pushed the prices of all boats high the past year. I sold my 2002 SeaRay 190 for that $12.5k back in 2011 I would look the boat over with a fine tooth come. just looking at the...
  5. Scott Danforth

    5.0l vs 5.7l

    oooh......fireslotted..... a 95 350 will have about 30-35 more hp than a 1987 305. change to vortec heads on the 350 and you get about 30-40 more
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser outdrive gear ratios

    wasnt the 2.43:1 only behind the V6?
  7. Scott Danforth

    2007 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI, Crank No Start, Scan/Code Reader

    if you want to read your engine https://www.rinda.com/ however start with the basics compression? fuel pressure? spark?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 issues

    Have you stsrted with the impeller? Also, check compression
  9. Scott Danforth

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    they are all the same quality. however Morse like their red jackets
  10. Scott Danforth

    1998 Mercruiser 5.0 running problem - Camshaft???

    the fuel system is everything from the cap and vent to just below the carb. as stated, doubt its your cam shaft. you can pull the intake and look. then you are only out about a day and $100 for gaskets, etc. Im leaning toward improper fuel pressure........so measure the fuel pressure at the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Remember, a bad day on the water is better than a good day in the office.
  12. Scott Danforth

    4.3L OMC leaking water.

    how did you winterize the boat last year?
  13. Scott Danforth

    7.4 Mercruiser Distributor, Ignition, coil

    buy a PMGR starter and new battery cables
  14. Scott Danforth

    1998 Mercruiser 5.0 running problem - Camshaft???

    seriously doubt its a cam issue plus you can pull the intake and look also, if you suspect an internal issue to the motor, pull the motor, dont try to kill yourself working in the bilge remember, to get to the cam, you must drop the oil pan first, then you need to have a straight shot, 27"...
  15. Scott Danforth

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    red are generally morse the part number is usually stamped every 12 inches on the jacket
  16. Scott Danforth

    Channel Lock Stuck In Distributor?

    none of the peeps I know that work there know..... the ones that did retired.
  17. Scott Danforth

    OMC 350

    any 1980-1985 GM 350 long block can replace your 1984 long block. OMC bought the long block from GM, then added their accessories, exhaust, induction and ignition. they do not make a OMC stringer coupler for 1986 and newer 1-piece RMS blocks yes, OMC means Obsolete Marine Company. the...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Flooding...

    put an IB67 rated connector on the wires
  19. Scott Danforth

    Need gas cap for 1994 Larson SEI 174

    could be
  20. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 3.0 leak. Hey guys I have a 2001Viva 184 do you know why do I have a leak and how to fix it?

    if the boat wasnt not drained and properly winterized, the block is cracked https://forums.iboats.com/threads/frozen-and-busted-blocks-in-texas.742470/
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