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  1. Scott Danforth

    Replace cone clutch 1999 Bravo III

    The factory drive manual lists the tools needed
  2. Scott Danforth

    Worthwhile to take the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E (Canada)

    Always worth taking courses to better yourself
  3. Scott Danforth

    Worthwhile to take the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E (Canada)

    To take paying passengers, you need to get a captains license. There are many classes and tests to get there. Check your local maritime requirements
  4. Scott Danforth

    Verify outdrive lube is clean without totally dumping it?

    Change it And use the boat more
  5. Scott Danforth

    Hey Mods

    Hence the ask....lol
  6. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    I found 2 SST props (15p and 17p) on Craigslist back in the day for $25 for my OMC. The stainless 19p was a solas Deals are out there if you look
  7. Scott Danforth

    Excessive fuel during fuel filter change

    im thinking the anti-siphon valve was removed
  8. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    agree with above, WOT of 4400-4600 I ran my 1984 3.0 at 4800 RPM for short bursts, however tried to keep it at 4600. I ran 3 different props, a 15p, a 17p, and a stainless 19p.
  9. Scott Danforth

    yamaha fourstroke crank bearings

    local shop in Largo Florida offers reman power heads cheaper than I can buy parts for. includes new block halves, new crank, new pistons/rings and if you need, new rods. if they can get new parts, you should be able to
  10. Scott Danforth

    5.0 GXi Volvo Penta engine vibrates

    Agree, look at the cap and rotor
  11. Scott Danforth

    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    I would probably drop to 19p myself as I would want a better holeshot However your RPMs say your good with the 21p Run numbers on both
  12. Scott Danforth

    Double engine failure in ten minutes

    Start with fuel pressure. With MPI, you should have about 45psi
  13. Scott Danforth

    How bad is it.

    I would look for a 1992 or later bayliner with a rotten hull and a 3.0 / Alpha 1, gen 2 and get the boat for near free and swap in everything from pulley to prop into your boat vs dealing with a cracked block.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing time!

    inspect ball gears replace gear lube in all 4 gear boxes (intermediate, upper, lower and tilt), pressure test as required every 2-3 years, split the case and replace the impeller. while case is apart, inspect the 3-piece vertical drive shaft grease the tilt shaft grease the end caps I still...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Disconnected wire

    looks like a bonding wire between the leg and the power head
  16. Scott Danforth

    Using navigation lights with bow lights in unison.

    some light reading on navigation lights, etc. BTW, LED accent lights anywhere exterior of a boat at night are also not legal. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2011-title33-vol2/CFR-2011-title33-vol2-sec183-810 https://www.maritimemanual.com/marine-navigation-lighting-guide/...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing time!

    your manual states that you pull the drive, inspect the alignment, seals, bearings, u-joints etc. every 50 hours, or annually - which ever occurs first. since most people use their boat surprisingly little (bad for the boat for many reasons) most do not hit the 50 hours per year. however you...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing time!

    Just like the manual states change oil/filter pull the two drain plugs (one on side of block, one on manifold) drain the big hose pull the drive and store in-doors do annual PM maintenance (check alignment, etc) on the drive, etc.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Using navigation lights with bow lights in unison.

    You can have dock lights on with the nav lights when you are at the dock only however it is illegal to have dock lights on while underway (Nav lights only) that is a global IMO law (International Maritime Law) enforced by the USCG. so you have to have a separate switch regarding obstacles, a...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 to Mercruiser 4.3 swap

    No. you screw the chunks of wood to the stringers and have them angled to match the bottom of the hull. the V-engines get mounts on the side.
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