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  1. Scott Danforth

    Mid 70 18ft ss I/O rebuild

    I prefer a mechanical pump because they last decades and cost $45-50 vs $100 to install an electric pump that lasts about 7 years
  2. Scott Danforth

    How much kicker hp do I need?

    Make a fixture to clamp to the swim platform when needed
  3. Scott Danforth

    '85 Sierra 16.5' Fiberglass - Floor / Transom / New Layout

    build a cradle and pull the motor you have a lot of work ahead of you. if the floor is rotten, the transom and stringers long ago rotted away.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Trailer not registered what do i do ?

    sellers lie
  5. Scott Danforth

    Plastic Step Repair Solution?

    got a pic?
  6. Scott Danforth

    1979 Baja Tri 16 restoration project

    Welcome aboard parts for what, motor or boat? if for the motor, your local dealer or other reseller that sells parts for the specific motor if you are looking at parts for the boat. some items are generic like latches, electrical components, hinges. upholstery, windows, dash, etc. are boat...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Advice on a pontoon motor swap

    the 3.0 base engine is 365# after all the other marine bits are added its about 480 for the bobtail the transom plate, gimbal housing and cylinders are about 80# the outdrive is about 75# you cant compare weight alone, you have to compare loading
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 165 distributor breaker plate

    Nothing wrong with points, with a very little bit of maintenance (file, screw driver and a dwell meter), a set can last years if not decades.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 165 distributor breaker plate

    dont think they have an EST dizzy for the in-line DUI may have one Mallory has the YLM676AV (p/n 9-26309) Pertronix has the D206810
  10. Scott Danforth

    RPM falling back or motor stops

    someone has been playing with wiring the aftermarket non-marine circuit breaker zip-tied to the side is not factory factory wiring diagram can be found in the factory manuals
  11. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 140 will not exceed 4000rpm

    what engine failure? be specific first, check your compression on each cylinder. a good/new engine is 150 psi per hole what is your timing? what is your fuel pressure? when was the last time you cleaned the carb? is your throttle opening fully?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Advice on a pontoon motor swap

    have you tried google on the weight? you know that load paths are different between I/O's and outboard right? vs a setback bracket, you should look to replace your center tube with one designed for an outboard. you can get 3 liters and drives in rotted out bayliners for dirt cheap if you are...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 165 distributor breaker plate

    no, not even the same manufacturer. most likely you have a prestolite distributor, the automotive distributor was an AC Delco clean up what you have, use oxalic acid to remove rust
  14. Scott Danforth

    Carver or Bayliner

    No, i recommend the cummins
  15. Scott Danforth

    gm v6 one bank of cylinders not firing

    I cant edit, Im not a mod. however GA is...... LOL
  16. Scott Danforth

    1994 Corsair. Can't find intake

    manifold for 1990 and older wont work as the engine changed in 1990 for the 1991 model year.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Carver or Bayliner

    When they were both brand new, the Carver was a better boat 100000 times that of the Bayliner However you are looking at 18 to 20 year old boats with a 20 year design life. Now its all about condition, condition, condition Which boat has an impeccable service and maintenance reccord? Diesels...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Kill switch diagram

    OP has two boats, one with a 2-stroke, one with a 4-stroke outboard. pulled motor and gauges from one boat and put on the other found out here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/replacing-gauges.750261/#post-5704985 the issue is a 2-stroke has a completely different key switch and MOB switch...
  19. Scott Danforth

    gm v6 one bank of cylinders not firing

    there are 7 generations of GM 4.3 used in boats with that, there were 13 different ignitions between all the marine engine marinizers and about 15 different induction systems Not including the digital controls, that adds a whole lot of variations on top of that. so no, it doesnt help to...
  20. Scott Danforth

    10 mph top speed

    its not a boat side thing you can promise all you want, your not within spec, maybe you missed 4-cycle 101? your compression is low (should be 140-150 psi) it will run, however you are down on power by 30% or more you have an engine issue, primarily a lack of fuel flow and not enough squish...
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