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  1. Scott Danforth

    Overweight motor

    Unbolt 100hp 4-stroke Bolt on 80hp 2-stroke
  2. Scott Danforth

    Need Suggestions on Swim Step Support

    There isnt. However you could custom make something. I would find the nuts on the inside myself Or drill thru and use thru-bolts
  3. Scott Danforth

    Another 4.3 Timing Cover Leak Question

    FYI, in case you want some light readings https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...pdate?t=373060 https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...oil-leak-fixed https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...-bilge-finally
  4. Scott Danforth

    Need Suggestions on Swim Step Support

    That is a transom tie down We will need pics of your transom
  5. Scott Danforth

    Another 4.3 Timing Cover Leak Question

    Look up @achris thread on oil leak
  6. Scott Danforth

    Need Suggestions on Swim Step Support

    what is a normal ski tow eye? there are about 15 different ski tow eyes used over the years
  7. Scott Danforth

    Don S Winterization link not working

    with muffs - warm engine change oil and filter while on the muffs, fire for a second or two until you get oil pressure to ensure no leaks remove muffs drain engine block, manifolds and hoses probe drains engine is now winterized if you want to put AF in the engine, use a funnel at the...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    assume about 200 or 215hp some were 210, some 215. however at that time, that is flywheel rating with no accessories. year is going to be between 70 and 73 based on the drive/engine however by the looks of the boat and the fact that the boat does not have a HIN makes the boat older than...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    No HIN and a serial number, older than 1972
  10. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    drive and engine are about a 1970-1973 are you sure on the boat year? did you check the HIN?
  11. Scott Danforth

    Bonding wire

    start at the batteries and work your way to the helm cleaning every connection so it is shiny and clean enough your mother-in-law would eat off of them. you will eventually find the bad connection regarding bonding wires, they are there to prevent galvanic corrosion
  12. Scott Danforth

    Transom rot

    the best way.... go here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in their entirety to understand what you are getting into then realize that you will be spending about $3k in materials and incidentals to just...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 Oil pressure and water pressure switches (Alarm Circuit)

    Im parked/anchored Was raised to sweep the gauges every 5 seconds, watch the other boaters, and anticipate 10 seconds ahead That is just me
  14. Scott Danforth

    its as clear as mud

    welcome aboard so what RPM are you getting now at WOT? what issue are you trying to correct?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    so you have a frankenboat?
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 Oil pressure and water pressure switches (Alarm Circuit)

    I prefer a water pressure gauge.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing Question

    winterizing proceedure pull drive, inspect u-joints, bellows, gimble change all fluids drain all the water in the block, manifolds, hoses. probe all the drains to make sure debris is not clogging them now it is winterized if you want to add antifreeze, use a funnel from the thermostat housings
  18. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    serial number tag should be riveted to block just above starter drive serial number will also help what is the year of the boat?
  19. Scott Danforth

    what went wrong with my outdrive?

    see post #2 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercruiser-outdrive-painting.374166/ cut-n-pasted below: Is there a factory authorized repainting procedure for my sterndrive? Yes, MerCruiser has a refinishing procedure available. For best results we recommend this procedure be performed...
  20. Scott Danforth

    1975 Glastron Carlson CV 16 SS restoration

    welcome aboard first, prior to worrying about the motor or drive, you need to assess the hull, transom and stringers
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