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  1. Scott Danforth

    Boat refueling

    fuel caddy with a pump. https://www.amazon.com/ARKSEN-Portable-Transfer-30-Gallons-Capacity/dp/B00BM87YFI
  2. Scott Danforth

    2012 Axis

    that is what happens when you run out of cooling water and your exhaust goes from 200F to 1500F, then a little drop of water hits the casting and rapidly cools it. so lets go back to the first post. motor had to be hot start at the cooling system, do a compression test, and replace the...
  3. Scott Danforth

    1989 Capri Prop question

    WOT RPM will be 4800 RPM however with your new to you boat, you did all the maintenance the prior owner did not do before he pulled this boat out of the weeds behind is barn, correct? raw water pump change service the points and set the timing fluid and filter changes outdrive gear oil...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Missing timing tab? Merc 4.3 2005

    Because you are looking at an older manual or the image is from a 95 or earlier motor with a stamped stwel timing cover You should have the voyager distributor, put the distributor in base timing mode and follow the instructions
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 adjustments

    Highly unlikely its vapor lock Most likely, you need tp service the fuel system
  6. Scott Danforth

    Repairing floor & stringers - 1978 Sunray SW150

    If you want to make a small fortune restoring boats, start with a large fortune
  7. Scott Danforth

    Starting mercruiser 350 after boat almost sinks

    FYI, the boat should have been running Saturday. You only have a few hours befor rust starts Get new plugs, get new oil, get new filters run from a small fuel tank and get the motor running
  8. Scott Danforth

    1989 Sunbird SPL 150, standing water in ski storage compartment

    keep in mind, your boat is a lat 90's OMC brand boat that had less than stellar build quality back then. the fact that the boat lasted 33 years is amazing. I would expect with that level of mildew, etc. that the standing water is just the tip of the iceberg.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Repairing floor & stringers - 1978 Sunray SW150

    based on the photos, you should assume the transom is rotten
  10. Scott Danforth

    Getting leaf stains off fiberglass.

    oxalic acid will remove the tanic stains its the active ingredient in hull cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners you can buy it cheap to mix yourself or get sno-bowl cleaner from the dollar store
  11. Scott Danforth

    1989 Capri Prop question

    if the ends are folded over, take it to a prop shop and have it repaired. if the dings are minor, take the prop off and use a hammer and dolly to straighten the blades for a test run
  12. Scott Danforth

    Insane good tower of power fuel economy?

    I agree with Chris, I would also recommend the flotation foam. you literally are talking 2# per cubic foot, so the weight of an 12 pack of beer is all that you are talking.
  13. Scott Danforth

    New Deck boat Factory Metal Flake

    you can order custom paint from companies such as Chris Craft, Nautique, Wellcraft, and others. check with what ever company you are intersted in if they do custom colors. it will cost you more, and you will have to wait a while for the boat.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Texas jet ski expired registration

    at a minimum you get a fine
  15. Scott Danforth

    1989 Capri Prop question

    welcome aboard not sure that little 2.3 has enough power to ski behind it definitely would not put a 4-blade prop behind the 2.3 did you take the boat out for a test run prior to buying it?
  16. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3GL Bogging over 3000rpm

    your vacuum at idle determines your power valve. Marine engines tend to use lower numbers like a 25 or 35 vs an automobile at 65 or so get the test fitting. https://www.cpperformance.com/p-62701-fuel-fitting-connector-91-18078.aspx
  17. Scott Danforth

    Omc identification

    If you have a 4 cylinder, its a stringer 400. If you have a V6 or V8, its a stringer 800 You are risking damaging that $950 shift cable. Seriously go to sterndrive.info and watch the videos, and go to outboardbooks.com to get a factory manual before going too much further
  18. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3GL Bogging over 3000rpm

    Bogging is fuel supply or carb What is fuel pressure? What powervalve did you install? Did you chase all passages with a fine wire?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Info on side mount shifter

    Why do you need to replace the controls?
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 unexplained rotational noise

    No need to pull lower, like bondo stated, only thing that does not turn in neutral is prop and prop shaft Forgetting the thrust washer gor the prop will be a rubbing and grinding noise when in gear
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