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  1. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 7.4L Bluewater Exhaust

    Cut the head off Then use a vice grip to remove the bolt
  2. Scott Danforth

    Annual Maintenance

    Make sure to also grease the prop shaft.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Nmea 2k to yamaha 115

    If your motor isnt NMEA compliant, you need a gateway, fuel flow meter and a bunch of wiring
  4. Scott Danforth

    hooking up 4stroke kicker to existing fuel tank (starcraft islander)

    there should be an access cover over the tank to check the sender and connections.
  5. Scott Danforth

    hooking up 4stroke kicker to existing fuel tank (starcraft islander)

    it should be on a separate pickup and here is why if you do not have check valves, the engine can start to pull air from the kicker motor or the kicker can start to pull air from the main motor and neither engine runs if you add check valves, you add additional restriction in the lines and it...
  6. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    if you want to save money, find a low mileage 1996-2000 truck with a 5.7 and buy the motor for $125, then swap the core plugs and head gaskets. roller tip rockers are not needed, and you shouldnt need valves, because if your motor needs valve, the valve seats are probably toast. at that point...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Rec gas prices???

    since I dont buy new vehicles, that wont help me the daily whip gets about 30mpg if I drive it like my mother, or about 20mpg if I drive it like I rented it. averaging 25-28mpg depending on the tank (yet the on-board computer says 27-30mpg, however math says different) mainly for the stop-n-go...
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  13. Scott Danforth

    Rec gas prices???

    Two facilities, one 2 doors down, the other 4 blocks away.. Same commute as before
  14. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Mercruiser 94 vs 98 interchangeability

    Mercruiser never paired a diesel with the alpha drive. Even the 1.7 diesel was paired with a bravo
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    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    work with your machine shop. you need to bore/hone/line-hone and deck the block and check bearings prior to buying parts pick the appropriate cam K-kit. https://www.compcams.com/products/comp-camshafts/engine/305-350-c.i.-8-cylinder-o.e.-roller-(1987-1998)/usage/marine.html this is the...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Rec gas prices???

    I put 500 miles a week commuting for work. That is 20 gallons of gas per week for 50ish weeks a year Then there is maintenance and rec
  17. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    A k-kit is cam, lifters, springs, timing chain, etc. Look up the cam you want on comps web site
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    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    Look at a comp cams K-kit where everthing comes as one box. It is usually a better deal
  19. Scott Danforth

    0mc 800 outdrive tilt gear adjustment

    get more light under the drive and re-take the picture in post #11 with lots of light to eliminate any shadows. if that is a weld bead. you need a new gear box
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