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  1. Scott Danforth

    1990 Sea Ray 160, Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha one gen 1

    Prop vs flywheel hp Only you can tell us the performance you get with your boat and the prop. Each of us have different boats, different hull shapes, etc. Out experiences all differ slightly With one exception, most of us ran multiple props on a 3.0 to get the performance needed for the task...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Two guns FREE

    Let us know about raffles next time. I will send you some $ for squares.....
  3. Scott Danforth

    Star Craft Acrylic windshield replacement

    Find a plastic manufacturer near you that does heat forming to thermal form the window
  4. Scott Danforth

    Using regular steel bolts on outdrive

    Stainless bolts at home depot are 18-8
  5. Scott Danforth

    Water coming in through exhaust

    Only way to get the y-pipe out is to pull the motor If you have water in the bellows, you may have to replace the u-joint shaft and reseal the input of the gear box
  6. Scott Danforth

    Speakers

    Swap out the 6.5 for 8"
  7. Scott Danforth

    Can run a 4.3 Merc without the alternator belt?

    Buy a section of 3/8 brake line and a section of hose with a few zip ties. Fill pump with oil
  8. Scott Danforth

    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Manifold to block will be 3/8-16 or M10 depending on year
  9. Scott Danforth

    Is my outboard direct fuel injected?

    Guys.... The OP wanted to know if his 33 year old carb'd 2-stroke was direct fuel injected to meet the requirements of his boating area. We are getting off topic
  10. Scott Danforth

    No Sparks

    a full battery is about 12.7 volts your battery is below 12, which means its dead electronics need over 9 volts to operate, your at 8.6 test your battery, charge as needed, replace as needed clean your battery cable connections as needed.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser B4S Conversion

    so when you wake surf behind it and fall, you dont stick your face into the props when you go under the swim step the main disadvantage is the deeper draft
  12. Scott Danforth

    master bath remodel

    schluter drain?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Craigslist Trolls: What is the point....

    is this actually a question. data trolls are out there regardless of the platform try selling a boat/truck/car/TV/etc on any platform. you will get trolls on ebay, CL, boat trader/cars.com, carsoup, etc. then on facetube, every one of those memes that say remember when, tell me what you did...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    no, the shifting of outboards is done in the foot, so only the prop seal is spinning in neutral. the shaft seal wont turn unless the pistons are turning the crank
  15. Scott Danforth

    got a question about a future V6 to V8 repower...

    fuel is still the cheapest part of owning a boat.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Floor and transom repair.

    welcome aboard. yes, if the floor is gone, your transom and stringers were rotten years ago. boats rot from the drain hole (keel) up. at the top of the forum is a sticky. 4th one down has all the answers you will ever need...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta Steering Stiff

    can you grab the cable with two fingers and pull it stop to stop, thus spinning the steering wheel? if there is a fair amount of resistance, the cable wont move the actuator quickly
  18. Scott Danforth

    Hey Newbies

    we dont spoon feed.... we point in a direction, and its up to the people to consume at their own pace to gather knowledge.
  19. Scott Danforth

    got a question about a future V6 to V8 repower...

    they also make a supercharger for the 4.3.....
  20. Scott Danforth

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WIMUSKY

    Happy Birthday
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