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  1. Scott Danforth

    2004 Merc TKS intermittently missing, running rich, running on.

    the last gasp of an engine that "diesels" or "runs-on" is the motor running backwards. this usually results in a hydro-lock situation
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.7 MCM 165 not getting to operating RPM

    start with the basics check your compression check your engine timing and dwell.
  3. Scott Danforth

    3.0litre mercury inboard coupler

    just have a mod move the thread.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Firing order

    the Ford 302 can have two different firing orders depending on which cam is in the motor. you will need the factory service manual for your serial number if you do not have the tag on the top of the manifold with the firing order. As stated above, # 1 cylinder on the cap is the one that the...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Do Trackers have automatic bilge pump?

    probably not.
  6. Scott Danforth

    engine swapped now starts won't die

    Get the wiring schematic for both motors
  7. Scott Danforth

    Happy Birthday Scott Danforth

    Thank you everyone.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Vintage Horn Repair

    many of the old air horns had a manual push pump.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Help with very old Pontoon repair

    the vent at the top of the tank is for you to periodically pressure test the toon log chambers. 1-2 psi max. the typical leaking point is the M-bracket at the top of the log will crack along the welds. to properly repair the toon logs, you should be on the hard.
  10. Scott Danforth

    OMC Cobra 4.3 block interchangeable? Help

    welcome aboard. Here is some light reading https://forums.iboats.com/threads/complete-history-of-the-4-3-liter-with-casting-numbers.693935/ For 1987 there were several different castings used, including the 10105867, 10172756, 14099073, 14093683 and 10066011 with the two-bolt retainer, and...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Happy Birthday Scott Danforth

    Thank you guys
  12. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I get my feet wet..... and if the ramp is full of slime, sometimes I slip and fall on my butt, then swear....
  13. Scott Danforth

    Happy Birthday Scott Danforth

    its all good..... used a torch to light the candles and a fire extinquisher to put them out.
  14. Scott Danforth

    1999 Mercruiser 7.4 (454) MPI Engine overheated today...

    Idle Air Control
  15. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat Application Questions

    not sure on the duratec, however the gel may be past its prime. mix some up and try. I have had old gel not kick at all, and I had it turn to a gloppy mess as soon as the MEKP was dropped in How long will Duratec last on the shelf? Most Duratec products will last six months from date of...
  16. Scott Danforth

    2011 4.3 not starting.

    annual maintenance on the drive is to pull the drive, inspect the gimbal bearing, u-joints, bellows and water pump impeller as well as change gear oil engine maintenance is fuel filter changes, oil changes, etc. if the distributor had moisture in it, how does the ignition trigger and other...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Pasty oil coming out the valve covers

    that is what happens when about a quart of water is in the oil and you run it. how was the boat winterized?
  18. Scott Danforth

    8.1 gi-b misfire / backfire

    yes, the marine motors get different fuel systems than the automotive versions. Reylar has injectors if you need.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat Application Questions

    I played with the mix of duratec and gel before hand (per the instructions). with white is was 1:1, with some of the other colors it was 1:0.8 I mixed 1.5% which on some days was a hot mix here in Florida
  20. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Thanks Mickey
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