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  1. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    "Friendly Local Auto Parts Store" and yes, most of the marine seat hardware out there is built kind of cheesy / cheap
  2. Scott Danforth

    1970 Stamas clearwater 24' rebuild

    Mercruiser 160 was a 250 cubic inch GM inline 6. The drive was an MC1. There is no "pre alpha" drive. However there are 17 various drive models that were used before the Alpha drive The keyhole cutouts are similar Agree with micky on the test drills
  3. Scott Danforth

    3.7 to 4.3 swap

    marine spark-ignited I/O motors burn 0.4# of fuel per HP per hour. so fuel consumption is solely dependent on load and commanded throttle. if you load a 5.7 liter motor and a 7.4 liter motor and a 4.3 liter motor to 150hp for an hour, they all burn 60# of fuel in 1 hour (8.8 gallons)
  4. Scott Danforth

    Oil Type?

    post a pic of the service bulletin.
  5. Scott Danforth

    I Just Bought My First Boat. 1997 Sea Ray 175 3.0LX A1 G2. WHERE TO START PLEASE HELP!!

    but it wont penetrate fiberglass. are you sure. pretty sure the blocks the motor is screwed into and the center portion of the transom are still wood. The 190/210 didnt change until 2001/2002 timeframe
  6. Scott Danforth

    1976 Mercruiser 233 Fuel Type

    dont forget the blend pumps at each station. low grade and premium are mixed for midgrade. most tankers have 5-8 fuel tanks on board E0 (87-89 octane rec gas) E10 low grade (87 octane in most states) E10 premium (93 octane in most states) E85 Diesel things like E15 are usually a blend of E85...
  7. Scott Danforth

    OMC outdrive Seattle

    a 5 liter is a 305 cubic inch. a 5.7 liter is a 350 cubic inch you have a cobra drive. in your area, it will need to be someone with an old pile of tools that still services OMC that has been out of business for nearly 3 decades. as i stated, start with the yellow pages and look at the marine...
  8. Scott Danforth

    $2500 boat

    Adjust the shift linkage assembly at the trans
  9. Scott Danforth

    I Just Bought My First Boat. 1997 Sea Ray 175 3.0LX A1 G2. WHERE TO START PLEASE HELP!!

    I agree, no one stated with certainty the transom is rotten We all stated check for rot as there is a very high probability for the following reasons: The boat sat outside for 2 years without proper care or cover The boat is a searay from a time they still used lots of wood The boat is 25...
  10. Scott Danforth

    I Just Bought My First Boat. 1997 Sea Ray 175 3.0LX A1 G2. WHERE TO START PLEASE HELP!!

    I have done it on better quality boats I have done it on lower quality boats I have done it on older boats I have done it on newer boats only you can answer if the work and expense is worth it to you. I personally would not have bought a boat with a 3.0, however I have bought boats with rotten...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Power Steering Oil - Dextron?

    your manual either calls out ATF or SAE 30 for a VP if its red, its ATF, if its light amber color, its SAE 30 do not mix Dexron with ATF, dont mix Type F with ATF, dont mix Dexron and Type F ATF is usually associated with MOPAR or other. GM vehicles use Dextron, Ford vehicles use Type F
  12. Scott Danforth

    1972 Starcraft Arrow closed bow conversion

    remember, where the cleats were from the factory, there is usually additional coring or an aluminum backer plate to spread out the load
  13. Scott Danforth

    1976 Mercruiser 233 Fuel Type

    if you are concerned, back your timing off by 2 degrees, however you should be fine
  14. Scott Danforth

    Miserable Midwest Spring

    watch that first fall. my shoulder still bothers me from a fall 8 years ago while cutting hard in 3 feet of water.....
  15. Scott Danforth

    dead kittens

    would have to be on the boat to see. however if the mama had babies, she would have carried them in the gunwales from the rear of the boat and crawled forward for safety. you may have to split the cap/hull or cut an access
  16. Scott Danforth

    3.7 to 4.3 swap

    what makes a vortec a vortec is the heads and the vortec heads will fit on the earlier balance shaft and non-balance shaft motors
  17. Scott Danforth

    I Just Bought My First Boat. 1997 Sea Ray 175 3.0LX A1 G2. WHERE TO START PLEASE HELP!!

    remember, the drive is supporting the boat when the boat is on-plane. the prop thrust is so much more than you can generate by standing or jumping on the drive. with the drive up, get your most famine-proof friend - the guy you call Tiny. and have him hold the back of the boat and violently...
  18. Scott Danforth

    3.7 to 4.3 swap

    post 1996
  19. Scott Danforth

    1972 Starcraft Arrow closed bow conversion

    so you are ignoring the fact the floor is rotten, meaning the transom and stringers are rotten?
  20. Scott Danforth

    Starcraft Stainless steel boat, vintage, 1950's ?

    Start a new thread like you did Old threads are left alone Welcome aboard
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