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  1. Scott Danforth

    5.7 Vortec dist, trying to seal the cap/rotor due to constant corrosion. Merc 350 Mag MPI Horizon.

    The crab cap has many issues
  2. Scott Danforth

    4.3 dying when putting it in gear

    if the cable and interupt are not set correctly, it can cut out going into gear.
  3. Scott Danforth

    IS IT THE STARTER SOLENOID?

    its all fairly easy to troubleshoot
  4. Scott Danforth

    Looking at '89 SS180, gas tank issues?

    anything older than 15 years old in a boat requires attention neglect and time can take their toll. simply do your due diligence and inspect the tank. i would replace the fuel lines as the new ones are better from a fuel permeation standpoint
  5. Scott Danforth

    5.7 Vortec dist, trying to seal the cap/rotor due to constant corrosion. Merc 350 Mag MPI Horizon.

    merc also has a breather fitting. not sure a gasket would help
  6. Scott Danforth

    Looking at '89 SS180, gas tank issues?

    Is there an issue, or do you not know?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Transducer

    Your electronics determine the transducer. Some can have either, some only have transom mounts
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta BB260 Ignition Coil

    1987 Volvos should have Prestolite distributors Thunderbolt ignition comes on Mercruisers So let's verify what you have and go from there
  9. Scott Danforth

    4.3 dying when putting it in gear

    Adjust the lower shift cable per the factory manual
  10. Scott Danforth

    Paper maps required?

    Your lucky, they just opened the locks or you were not going to make it across Okeechobee without an airboat or swamp buggy
  11. Scott Danforth

    Minn kota armature bearing doesnt turn

    Banging on it isn't the answer Sitting full of water means the motor is shot You need a serial number to get parts
  12. Scott Danforth

    Priming a Rebuild Engine

    If the retaining sleeve is plastic, just leave it in the pan and get another
  13. Scott Danforth

    Cost? Anybody in S. Wisconsin want to rebuild my transom?

    Advertise in Craigslist. however being an aluminum boat, your looking at a weekends worth of work. if you hire it out, it will cost you about $2k if you do it yourself, it will cost you about $150
  14. Scott Danforth

    Happy Thanksgiving

    White Bean Chili (a favorite of the Clark Lake deer hunting party – best when made during the following day. Serve with your favorite beer TOOLS AND UTENCILES: Smoker or Grill – Not required, however HIGHLY recommended to provide the flavor Stew Pot (8 qt min) Wooden spoon Cutting Surface –...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Minn kota armature bearing doesnt turn

    Your Minn Kota is about 15 years old. That is about how long they last. Most likely a seal or two went bad, or the unit was stored in a ski locker and the plug was left in and the bilge filled The bearing should spin like a fidget spinner. So you will need to replace it You need to replace...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Paper maps required?

    In Florida, local knowledge is required. Charts and GPS maps are accurate the day the chart was plotted. As tides go in and out, the ICW channels change. There are 3 types of boaters in Florida: Those that have run aground Those that will run aground Those that lie about running aground...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    Largest Rochester 2-barrel is 435 cfm
  18. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    That is probably not it
  19. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    I would probably run a 600 CFM Holley. However, your idea of a fuel gauge is a good plan. Take it out and run it
  20. Scott Danforth

    3.8 OMC replacement motors?

    I'd you want to replace the whole motor/drive with something like a Mercruiser or Volvo You have to rebuild your whole stringer and transom properly. The stringer drive is mounted to the stringers at 4 points. The other motor/drives are mounted to the transom shield at 2 points and the...
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