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  1. Scott Danforth

    Restoring my Y pipe

    It would make sense if you have access to aluminum scrap and a machine shop and machine yourself. money doesnt make sense if you have to pay for the machining here are a few with a 5 second google search $120 on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/265298114827 $200 for a big block version...
  2. Scott Danforth

    fuel lines 1980 2.5L 120 hp Mercruiser

    my OMG 3.0 had the tell-tale nipple on the spark arrestor. @JimboFisher post a pic of your carb
  3. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.7L GI - (2008) - Wiring diagram

    Factory manual available from Volvo Penta
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 6.2l 300 (2018) fuel oil mixture prior to winterization?

    To fog the motor
  5. Scott Danforth

    Is on deck fuel tank legal?

    I would replace the below deck tank just because there is an issue that lead to the original tank to leak. That and i would want maximum deck space
  6. Scott Danforth

    Universal diessl overheating

    remember, the exhaust bits are designed for a mix of cooling water and exhaust with a max temperature of about 220 degrees. the rubber couplers, etc. have a max temperature of 250 f your exhaust goes to about 1100 degrees without cooling water you probably cooked the exhaust manifold to the...
  7. Scott Danforth

    No Spare Tire Included!

    many cars no longer have spare tires as indicated. in many cases, a small inflator, some sealer and instructions. Rental companies dont really care if you are stuck on the side of the road needing a tow if you get a flat.
  8. Scott Danforth

    What is my boat worth

    Tree fiddy........ seriously, asking value on a 33 year old boat that my be rotten, or a meticulously maintained gem without pictures is like asking Stevie Wonder for directions to a place he has never been. its all about condition and location boats on the east and west coast are more...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Windshield Options

    https://www.alumacraft.com/us/en/shopping-tools/find-a-dealer.html
  10. Scott Danforth

    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    I did mention it in post #11.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Foam in toons or safety gauge to detect leak

    most toon logs leak where the M brackets are welded. filling with foam will reduce buoyancy. unscrew the plastic fittings, install a 5psi pressure gauge and pressurize your toon logs to 2.5 psi. if you have the plastic plugs, your logs are not pressurized
  12. Scott Danforth

    What type of oil and lube to use

    the higher zincs in most of the diesel oil dont do well with todays modern engines and emissions. however for a boat motor, you cant beat the requirement. not to mention, any flat tappet motor (1995 and older) will require the higher zinc so you dont take out the cam. Todays "car" oils wont...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Rivet Bucking

    above freezing. the metal wont care, however your fingers will thank you.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 165 IL 6 Winterization

    change oil first, then drain drain the big lower hose if you want to pour in AF, use a funnel at the thermostat housing fill the drive back up.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Worth of Johnson 1954 CD-11 5.5hp

    non-running wall art - $100-$200 fully running outboard - $200 however may take a while to sell fully running and cosmetically restored - $400-$600 - may take a while to sell cost to get it there..... about as much as you will get for it. restore the old motor because it means something to...
  16. Scott Danforth

    1947 Firestone 3.5hp no spark, wont start

    the OP hasnt been back since August
  17. Scott Danforth

    3.0 mercruiser valve adjustment

    did you bore and hone? or just dingleberry the bores? did you verify TDC on cam/timing gears
  18. Scott Danforth

    What type of oil and lube to use

    15W40 diesel oil in the engine Amsoil marine gear lube in the drive
  19. Scott Danforth

    12 volt issues

    from the ignition switch working backwards. ignition switch.......harness connector near the controls/dash...... harness connector at the motor (big round connector)......battery terminal on engine at starter...... battery dont forget the ground path
  20. Scott Danforth

    12 volt issues

    and by shiny metal, we mean polished like your mother-in-laws fine silverware. use 150 grit sand paper, a wire brush on the end of a drill or similar to get the metal shiny once done and tight, seal the connections with marine electrical varnish
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