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  1. Scott Danforth

    Boat Canopy Question

    I know from experience it doesnt stick to sunbrella
  2. Scott Danforth

    Is Volvo Penta 3L a good engine?

    make sure to read this: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/for-new-members-needing-help-buying-a-boat-a-buyers-checklist.612841/ the 3.0 motors are entry level motors for I/O's. being a 23 year old boat (yes, we are entering M/Y 2023 for boats and cars). the motor is only as good as its...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Help

    pump for the Cobra has a Blue wire you energize to go up toward the sky...... and a green wire you energize to go down toward the grass. the motor is wired to a set of contactors (relays/solenoids/other terms for contactors) that is controlled by the switch in the controls.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Waterproof seal on Nautolex clad surfaces

    butyl tape flows into crevices at -20F. no need to heat it. goop is just silicone
  5. Scott Danforth

    Saltwater Anodes

    anodes are a sacrificial member that gets replaced once every year or 6 months depending on what is needed.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Boat Canopy Question

    welcome aboard. without pictures, we are guessing however you can buy fray stop or similar from any fabric store or from amazon
  7. Scott Danforth

    Mercury 60hp/Melted ground terminal.NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT!!?. I'm new to all of it but learning the hard way.Any help is appreciated.

    welcome aboard. either a junk contactor or you wired something wrong.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Birch for V Berth Framing

    however the boat is a moist place
  9. Scott Danforth

    carter mech fuel pump

    you go look. a carter marine fuel pump is under $50 brand new
  10. Scott Danforth

    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    automotive fuel pumps do not need to meet SAE J1171 an electric primer only opens an orifice to allow the engine's existing fuel pump to put a really small amount of fuel into the air stream. an automotive electric fuel pump will shoot way too much fuel into the carb, and either the back-fire...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Birch for V Berth Framing

    Birch rots before the leaves come off while the tree is still standing. Not a good choice where there is moisture If tou are going to use wood, use Teak, White Oak or Ash
  12. Scott Danforth

    Help

    Wiring is generic for the boat. Follow the wiring colors. For the motor and controls, the factory manual has the wiring.
  13. Scott Danforth

    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    So you want to create a bomb?
  14. Scott Danforth

    Low Oil Pressure

    You should be using 20w-50, or at least 15w-40 There are 3 spots on the block to take oil pressure. My suggestion is use the one on the back of the block
  15. Scott Danforth

    carter mech fuel pump

    Just spend the $47 on a new pump. Summit Racing has them
  16. Scott Danforth

    Engine stalls when put in gearMy boat is a 1979 27 ft Carver Monterey Mercruiser 228 305 4barrel - Alpha Drive The engine stalls when shifting gear

    you are going to blow up your drive. replace your lower shift cable, adjust the cable correctly and get the RPM's down to below 650 in the water my guess is your thermostat and housing has an issue
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 4.3L GXI-F Cam/Crank not lining up

    if the ECM doesnt see oil pressure, it will try to shut the engine down.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Riser hose water flow pinched

    its not a problem
  19. Scott Danforth

    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    Matt, have you taken care of the wiring issue you had in your other thread? since this motor sat for a long time, did you clean the carbs and do a link-n-sync?
  20. Scott Danforth

    How would you do this transom?

    $5k is still a project boat. any boat under $10k, or older than 15 years is a project boat. With todays market, the thing is to find the right project
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