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  1. Scott Danforth

    1996 Searay Sun Deck Manual

    Go on searays web site. Go to the support tab. That is all that exists in the boat side. The motor and drive service manuals are available only from the engine manufacturer. Most likely Mercruiser. (Publications.Brunswick.com)
  2. Scott Danforth

    Where to find serial number of my motor?

    should be on the transom clamp or leg
  3. Scott Danforth

    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    if you are using wires made in the last 30 years, the insulation is a better material. tinned copper core with urethane insulation will suffice.
  4. Scott Danforth

    1999 Four Winns Horizon 170 with Penta 3.0 What Prop??

    should be either outside the hub or inside the hub. your local prop shop can help
  5. Scott Danforth

    3.0 Mercruiser seems to hang or seize when starting

    You may want to do some troubleshooting. coils rarely if ever go bad.
  6. Scott Danforth

    350 mag MPI will not turn up past 3500rpm

    your motor didnt know it was in gear. not reving in neutral is to save the motor from grenading. so now fix the switch.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Need help with plugs selection

    your plugs are based on the cylinder heads. what cylinder heads does your motor have? vortec heads require longer reach plugs
  8. Scott Danforth

    Damaged corner of swim platform - how to repair?

    go to the top of the forums, look in the 4th sticky down. read links 14, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b
  9. Scott Danforth

    Flame arrester stud

    A section of threaded rod
  10. Scott Danforth

    3.0 Mercruiser seems to hang or seize when starting

    Pressure check your cooling system. My guess..... improper winterizing
  11. Scott Danforth

    1982 MR 180

    Long enough the grip range is what you are putting it thru
  12. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta sea water pump

    That would be a F5B-9 on the early SBC VP AQs
  13. Scott Danforth

    Building A Mercruiser 350 Few Questions.

    Without the outdrive (on the stand), good pressure (over 80psi) and a 3/4" hose, you can do it. However I would break it in on the water
  14. Scott Danforth

    No ignition fire

    Is the dizzy installed 180 out?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Building A Mercruiser 350 Few Questions.

    If you have a new flat tappet cam. Make sure to use proper break in oil (high zinc) and once started, bring to 2000 RPM for 20 minutes to break in the cam
  16. Scott Danforth

    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    The wiring insulation from the 70s thru 80s will have failed by now
  17. Scott Danforth

    Building A Mercruiser 350 Few Questions.

    I prefer the windiage tray over a baffle. My guess is the studs from the center caps are hitting the pan baffle. In that case, just use the baffled pan
  18. Scott Danforth

    3.0 Mercruiser seems to hang or seize when starting

    For stuck rings, maybe usually you fill the motor with ATF. However usually the bores are trashed requiring a rebuild However for bearings, no there is no simple fix but to pull it apart
  19. Scott Danforth

    Paint

    Flat paint scratches and scuffs easy. Each scuff leaves the paint surface more shiney than the surrounding paint It's the nature of the paint Maybe try a flat clear
  20. Scott Danforth

    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    Take a USCG course
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