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  1. Scott Danforth

    Almost Sunk… where do I start to salvage boat

    Any leak is a bad leak. The bilge pump should only be used for emergencies and rain storms
  2. Scott Danforth

    No start, big backfire

    Check compression?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Dumb-dumbs at the Dock . . .

    More chum.....
  4. Scott Danforth

    Rebuilt 5.7 vortec wil not turn over

    have the batteries load tested something is not right. a new starter should have no problem turning a motor over
  5. Scott Danforth

    The water drain holes I don't understand

    small holes would be anchor locker drains 3" or 4" holes would be small bow thruster 5" or 6" holes would be large bow thruster
  6. Scott Danforth

    Rebuilt 5.7 vortec wil not turn over

    check your gauges. fresh motor is 150 psi unless you went to 12:1 and built a race motor. then it shouldnt be in a boat check your battery. bad battery or bad connection would not turn over with plugs in.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Dumb-dumbs at the Dock . . .

    you could have simply made chum then started fishing
  8. Scott Danforth

    TBI rebuild help needed

    Get the regulator thru VP or do the research to find which one they used TBI unit is GM
  9. Scott Danforth

    1977 302.

    Why? Mechanical pump is superior to electric pump and half the cost A set of points will last you decades with a bit of maintenance. The pertronix conversions have had issues
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Measure the stroke. A stock stroke will be 3.48". A 6.2 liter will have a 3.75" stroke Rocker arm ratio will also be 1.6:1 vs 1.5:1
  11. Scott Danforth

    Almost Sunk… where do I start to salvage boat

    Pull the drive, salt water will be in the bellows Get the motor running Pull starter and alternator and pull them apart, clean them, oil them and you may be able to save them
  12. Scott Danforth

    Carburetor Issues, Dripping Carbs...

    Remember Sierra is not OEM, however will-fit aftermarket. Normally sourced off-shore
  13. Scott Danforth

    Coupler can't find one

    Coupler or drive plate
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 233 Overheating--Out of Ideas

    Are you running the boat on muffs or is it in the water? Hope you are not trying to suck up from a bucket
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Your original motor was most likely a 6.2 (and yes the block will be a 5.7 block) The 6.2 ECM will dump more fuel
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    For every blade you add, you are adding about 2 inches of pitch 4-blade 18p = 3-blade 20p
  17. Scott Danforth

    Almost Sunk… where do I start to salvage boat

    Get the motor started and running ASAP You need to figure out where the water was coming in from
  18. Scott Danforth

    1977 302.

    That is up to you. Best power adder is to run the motor as is, enjoy the boat and then build a 383 and go that route I wouldn't waste spending $2500 on a cam, heads, intake, and carb for the ford motor to get 240hp when you can spend $3500 on a 383 and get 330-350hp
  19. Scott Danforth

    Cause for new exhaust bellows failure?

    Start at the thermostat housing that feeds the manifold
  20. Scott Danforth

    Preferred method to fog a Cat equipped engine?

    Move to where you can boat all year long
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