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  1. Scott Danforth

    Should I use thread sealant when installing new trim hoses?

    simply not true. if that is the case your car would need a complete new brake system every time you remove a caliper. the SAE inverted flare is one of the most prevalent hydraulic connections in the world.
  2. Scott Danforth

    TRS sterndrive maintenance

    even if you go XR, M6, etc.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Should I use thread sealant when installing new trim hoses?

    is it a bad line? if yes, replace the line is it simply not tightened enough? if yes, properly tighten is it crud on the inverted flare seat? if yes, back off the nut slightly, rotate the line back and forth a bit to clear the crud and retighten troubleshoot prior to spending money.
  4. Scott Danforth

    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    just get the motor to TDC on cylinder #1. pull the cap, wire cylinder #1 to the tower the rotor is pointed to.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Why Oil Injection?

    will expand upon all the other reasons above once upon a time, SAE 30 was the oil that was mixed with gasoline for 2-cycle motors. high ash content and expanded use meant that the exhaust fumes needed to be cleaned up. the oil slowly evolved to todays synthetic the poor mixing practices of...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Crack found in the block

    both truck motors and boat motors came from the tonawanda ny engine plant both truck motors and boat motors were built with the same block, heads, cranks, rods, pistons, valves, etc. boat motors get brass or stainless core plugs boat motors get a marine cam (no overlap) boat motors get a...
  7. Scott Danforth

    What reason caused the motor stalled

    last time my motor stalled, I buried the outdrive in the muck so deep it took me 3 hours to clean out the cooling system after being towed home.
  8. Scott Danforth

    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    first, that is the firing order second, you need to know where cylinder #1 is. if you need to restab the dizzy, now is your time pull the plugs, put your finger over cylinder #2, when you turn the motor over and you get a PFFFFFTTTTT vs a pfft, stop. then slowly bump the starter until the...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Re-wire kit

    Here is something to consider. out of the dozen boats or so that I have rewired, once you jump in, its usually about $100 to go thru the existing wiring and take care of the actual issues vs the $4-600 it would cost you to rewire the whole boat. (or more if you buy the engine harness vs making...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Taking suggestions 5.7 Vortec

    Probably either a lean rattle, or hydro locking from water
  11. Scott Danforth

    TRS sterndrive maintenance

    Manual can be bought from Brunswick
  12. Scott Danforth

    Taking suggestions 5.7 Vortec

    Pull your plugs. If one is really clean or has water on it, you have an issue and should pull the motor
  13. Scott Danforth

    Explosion and Fire Danger

    The fire goes out after the boat burns to the waterline
  14. Scott Danforth

    Help with paint code

    Call them
  15. Scott Danforth

    Re-wire kit

    No Yes You will need to buy what you can that matches the motor/control wiring. From there you will buy a bunch of primary wires, connectors, etc
  16. Scott Danforth

    Must Have items!!!

    There is the mandatory requirements from the coast guard. Start there Add VHF radio, cell phone and tow insurance . Those are the must haves
  17. Scott Danforth

    Taking suggestions 5.7 Vortec

    Did you use new manifolds ? What took out the old motor?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Crack found in the block

    Should have read the manual on winterizing
  19. Scott Danforth

    Which fuel to use?

    Make sure you guys look at the octane rating system called out in the requirements. RON vs MON vs R+M/2
  20. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a Tohatsu M5A service manual ?

    Visit your local dealer, buy some parts and they may let you look at their copy
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