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  1. Scott Danforth

    What kind of bolts for aluminum handles?

    I would have gone with stainless grab handles. However since you have the aluminum. coat the bolts with Permatex aviation sealant when you install them. it will act as a sealant, a corrosion barrier, a galvanic barrier and anti-seize all in one application.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Water leaking from block but pressure tested fine?

    shut off the air source and see how long it holds 15 psi. should be forever. additionally, it looks like there is a fair amount of rust on the cylinder heads. the water could be running down the exhaust manifolds onto the heads and pooling at the deck where you see the orange rust (vs the...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Can't identify model?

    generic light socket. look at attwood you would have to post a picture of the double spade connector. no clue without a visual. my guess an outrigger / downrigger socket. look at Scotty brand the top is most likely great lakes boat top or westland (their mexican operation) the plastic...
  4. Scott Danforth

    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    the BRP engineers developed the Rotax. its what they understand.
  5. Scott Danforth

    small pocket in floor of 1989 Searay 220 Sundancer

    There shouldn't be any water in your bilge unless you have a leak
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    First thing to address on any used boat is new raw water pump, drive service, etc
  7. Scott Danforth

    It's time, advice...

    Yes, use the wider skis initially. I have a set of old wooden skis that are as old as I am. Dad bought them a few weeks after I was born. They can get anyone up and skiing. You can ski behind a 14 foot boat with a 10hp if needed Agree, skiing on snow and in water are two different things...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Water in bilge? Bilge pump runs too often.

    I still say it's the transom
  9. Scott Danforth

    Problem with Volvo penta 5.7 power

    VPs don't have flappers There is no interlock on trim. Wherever you got that information is wrong What is your compression numbers? What is the fuel pressure? Is your throttle cable moving the carb to fully open? Not spinning over 2800rpm is either a motor low on compression or you have a...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen I Winterization

    Remove the portions of boat preventing access Or move to south Florida (it even freezes in Texas and North Florida)
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen I Winterization

    Factory manual is the only good reference YouTube is 90% wrong info You can NEVER displace water by sucking up antifreeze on the muffs. Factory info condensed: Remove drain plugs from manifolds and motor - Drain water Pull any hoses that do not have drains and drain Replace hoses and plugs...
  12. Scott Danforth

    IAC problems

    If you want the ability to see counts, etc. Buy the Rinda software
  13. Scott Danforth

    small pocket in floor of 1989 Searay 220 Sundancer

    bait well if its filling with water.... :p
  14. Scott Danforth

    Roller To Bunk Conversion

    first, welcome aboard? why would you step backwards from a roller trailer to bunks
  15. Scott Danforth

    Main fuse

    first. clean every battery terminal and connection starter in the battery posts and work your way up the wires to the dash. use a volt meter and a test light to troubleshoot where the power stops. going to assume this is an outboard. there is not a "main fuse" per se. there is sometimes a...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Carburetor Issues, Dripping Carbs...

    Love the Holley external needle/float adjustment. The whole cartridge is $5. Takes 20 seconds to adjust
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta | Power Steering Hose Size

    Going to assume you are in the UK because the rest of the world calls them hose clamps
  18. Scott Danforth

    Electrical Diode for Triton 2002 WA2486

    Diodes go by wattage A 3 watt diode would be about 1/8" diameter. A 5 watt diode is about 9/32" diameter. A 30 watt diode will be in an aluminum heat sink about 5/8" diameter
  19. Scott Danforth

    Any tips to keeping your boat clean with engine work?

    Cheap moving blankets from harbor freight
  20. Scott Danforth

    No spark, no service manual...

    Purple is the ignition circuit. It's used as the excite for the alternator, the power to the choke. It goes up to the MOB switch and then the the back of the key Wire color is standard
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