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  1. Scott Danforth

    New used boat getting the water flowing

    if its a cobra, its a 20 minute job to replace an impeller (and that is getting beer and finding your socket wrench) if its a stringer, 2 hours is quite fast. the thermostat needs to be in the water to regulate the water flow thru the motor. anyone who thinks removing a thermostat allows it...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 170 Pertronix Ignitor no spark

    did you pinch the grey wire to the tach? could be the pertronix module crapped out (happens often)
  3. Scott Danforth

    Sundeck Shocks

    there are 5 major companies that make gas struts (suspa, stabilus, ace controls, guden, bahnsback) they are all in the $20 a piece range. the chinesium knock-offs are cheaper. they also all have their brand and part numbers printed on them. pull off what you have, read the part number of...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Is it safe to weld a winch post to the coupler?

    I believe the way the trailer was modified was it was intended to be backed in far enough to float the boat to the trailer, then pull out. look at the back of the trailer as to how the strut, prop, and rudder nest in the trailer. some of the trailers do not allow winching, some do.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Sundeck Shocks

    the 120N is 120 newtons of force. the 80N is 80 newtons of force. your originals lasted 25 years, what do you expect from $20 gas springs?
  6. Scott Danforth

    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    you realize had you bought the right tool weeks ago, you would be back on the water with this. if you have a cummins dealer near you, pay the tech $50 to R&R the snap rings.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Leaking still after bellows replacement. Help please

    you must remove the outdrive before removing the engine if your boat is over 20 years old, high probability of a rotten transom
  8. Scott Danforth

    1993 MerCruiser 4.3L V6 RAN OUT OF OIL

    You can hope its not bad, and maybe run heavy oil for a few hours to mask the knocking And then when it fails, get towed, and replace the motor Or you can pull the motor now, repair what needs to be repaired and be boating in a week
  9. Scott Danforth

    **** *** shops oil?

    Actually synthetic oil is derived from natural gas in a GTL distilation process
  10. Scott Danforth

    10’ boat identification please

    with a title/registration and a bill of sale (you know, the most important paperwork you can have in any transaction), its most likely a GW invader without a title/registration its yard art or wall art
  11. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    the black intake is mercruiser. it was standard fair for the GM sourced engines. the Volvo Intake was from the GM performance crate engines along with the heads that volvo used. thats why the AQ271 put out 275hp and the mercruiser only 260. the black intake will consume just a bit less...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Steering when steering left it goes right can anyone help

    If you didnt change the steering cable or helm, and only changed the outdrive, then its not possible Please list exactly what you have done, touched, or adjusted Hey @kenny nunez , am I missing something with true course?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Lancer 44 Year 1984

    Technically since the 2022 boats are being built today, the boat is 38 yeaars old Most boats have a 15-20 year design life A boat that old will need to have a survey at a minimum
  14. Scott Danforth

    **** *** shops oil?

    Refineries only maje base oil. The various additives are specific to the brands
  15. Scott Danforth

    Hey Newbies

    Hey Newbies ^he^ is right you know
  16. Scott Danforth

    How old is your outboard?

    nah, these are the fishing barge motors. my main motor is a custom built big block
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 thunderbolt sitting for 5-6 years

    first, why was the boat sitting. usually there is an underlying issue that causes them to sit. secondly, how was the boat stored? if outside, the motor is the least of your worries. the transom/stringers/deck will be more of a problem third, at a minimum, you are cleaning the tank, flushing...
  18. Scott Danforth

    How old is your outboard?

    which one, I have one that is coming up on 65 years old, one that is turning 50
  19. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat question(s)

    depending on your temp and your mix, your talking it could be fully cured in a few hours again, how are you applying the gel. duratech 904 additive is great for spraying and rolling and you dont need wax The only time I use wax is rolling interior cabin bins and floor prior to finishing with...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Newbie Hull Accessory Installation Question

    drill hole thru fiberglass chamfer hole with counter-sink tool so not to crack gel coat when you insert the screws fill screw holes with 3M 4000 UV back-butter what ever it is you want to install with 3M 4000 UV insert the screws and drive home use acetone and a rag to clean up the oozing 4000 ...
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