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  1. Scott Danforth

    Outdrive oil leak

    with any new to you boat, you have to do all the maintenance and repair that the prior owner neglected remove the drive and check the alignment, u-joints, and repair your leaking input shaft seal. if the u-joints are rusty, replace them inspect the coupler splines inspect the gimbal bearing...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Fix it videos

    my guess the presenter was "youtube certified"
  3. Scott Danforth

    Sx outdrive water pump

    pull the impeller and look. VP recommends inspecting every year and a replacement every 3 years.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Bad News from a Family Member Today

    thats a bummer. If they get that motor running ASAP, they can save the motor (not the wiring or electronics on it)
  5. Scott Danforth

    Sx outdrive water pump

    volvos do not have a leg mounted waterpump. they use the raw water pump mounted to the front of the motor. when on the hose, make sure you have the water turned all the way up.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    you will most likely find that in addition to the engine mounts being rotten and needing replacement, your transom and stringers will also need work. suggest you pull the drive, then pull the motor. assess what you need to by doing test drills. then start repairing your fiberglass boat by...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Is there anyone on here with experience rebuilding Yamaha 2 strokes?

    get a press https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html
  8. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    sort of you will need to get a 1988 to 1995 running low mileage truck engine. this will get you a compatible motor. do not go older than 1988, do not go newer than 1995 unless you want to convert to electric fuel pump and get a new intake manifold to support the vortec heads. you only need...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    The stickies at the top of the forums cover pressure testing
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    There is no mechanic in a can
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    no way to run a tube into the tank thru the filler hose. the fitting does a 90 degree turn at the tank. pull the sending unit and go thru the top. your carb will need to be rebuilt change the oil as there is probably condensation from the last 3 winters after the oil change, pull the plugs...
  12. Scott Danforth

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    bad wiring is common on old mercs. suggest you get the wiring replaced, and make sure that all the carbs are gone thru. if you run lean, you destroy the motor
  13. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    GLM = Good Luck Marine. not worth used toilet paper manifold to elbow gaskets should be Volvo Penta if its a stock manifold and stock elbow did you get all the missing parts out of the remainder of the system? you should pressure test the motor
  14. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    bellows would not cause an overheat. lack of cooling flow will. check your impeller and the water inlet casting on the drive yes, the riser gasket was spit out due to temp overheat. additionally the rubber hoses in the exhaust were probably burnt on the inside depending on how long you ran...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Bottom Painting for salt water slip

    with the right paint, yes
  16. Scott Danforth

    Is there anyone on here with experience rebuilding Yamaha 2 strokes?

    knowledge - yes. as indicated by @racerone its just parts and pieces have my own inspection tools - yes. own my own machine shop - no. I hire that out. Have a daily delivery of 2-stroke parts - no get dealer pricing on parts - no have time to tear the motor apart, inspect everything, have the...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Is there anyone on here with experience rebuilding Yamaha 2 strokes?

    unbolt power head take it to local rebuild shop. for example, this place is near my work https://marinerebuilds.com/ pay the bill in 2 weeks and bolt on fully rebuilt power head. a rebuild is usually a new case, new pistons, new rods, new bearings, and if your crank is bad, a new crank. a...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Trim hydraulic dripping

    you can get rebuild kits for the pumps and cylinders for all the TOP systems over the years. hydraulic leaks always get worse. and usually fail quickly. Seals only last so long before the rubber breaks down.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    your long block and a truck long block are almost identical. core plugs, head gaskets and circulating pump are what makes them different. Injection doesnt buy anything that a well maintained carburetor gives you. all SBC engines have the same exhaust bolt pattern. boat motors and heads come...
  20. Scott Danforth

    air intake housing doesn't fit

    and what engine are you working on since it could be a 1hp single cylinder diesel all the way up to a 95 liter V24 in a ship
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