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  1. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 issues

    Have you stsrted with the impeller? Also, check compression
  2. Scott Danforth

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    they are all the same quality. however Morse like their red jackets
  3. Scott Danforth

    1998 Mercruiser 5.0 running problem - Camshaft???

    the fuel system is everything from the cap and vent to just below the carb. as stated, doubt its your cam shaft. you can pull the intake and look. then you are only out about a day and $100 for gaskets, etc. Im leaning toward improper fuel pressure........so measure the fuel pressure at the...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Remember, a bad day on the water is better than a good day in the office.
  5. Scott Danforth

    4.3L OMC leaking water.

    how did you winterize the boat last year?
  6. Scott Danforth

    7.4 Mercruiser Distributor, Ignition, coil

    buy a PMGR starter and new battery cables
  7. Scott Danforth

    1998 Mercruiser 5.0 running problem - Camshaft???

    seriously doubt its a cam issue plus you can pull the intake and look also, if you suspect an internal issue to the motor, pull the motor, dont try to kill yourself working in the bilge remember, to get to the cam, you must drop the oil pan first, then you need to have a straight shot, 27"...
  8. Scott Danforth

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    red are generally morse the part number is usually stamped every 12 inches on the jacket
  9. Scott Danforth

    Channel Lock Stuck In Distributor?

    none of the peeps I know that work there know..... the ones that did retired.
  10. Scott Danforth

    OMC 350

    any 1980-1985 GM 350 long block can replace your 1984 long block. OMC bought the long block from GM, then added their accessories, exhaust, induction and ignition. they do not make a OMC stringer coupler for 1986 and newer 1-piece RMS blocks yes, OMC means Obsolete Marine Company. the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Flooding...

    put an IB67 rated connector on the wires
  12. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 3.0 leak. Hey guys I have a 2001Viva 184 do you know why do I have a leak and how to fix it?

    if the boat wasnt not drained and properly winterized, the block is cracked https://forums.iboats.com/threads/frozen-and-busted-blocks-in-texas.742470/
  13. Scott Danforth

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Nice looking boat.......back to first happy day
  14. Scott Danforth

    Flooding...

    you are talking about the brass pipe plug with the hole drilled in it and the swivel added? https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=mercury+862827
  15. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 3.0 leak. Hey guys I have a 2001Viva 184 do you know why do I have a leak and how to fix it?

    is this a new to you boat? if yes, bring it back to the seller if not, how did you winterize? because in the bottom right side of the picture, there is a crack with rust around it.
  16. Scott Danforth

    p/n interchange for the 5.5 hp skeg

    just have the skeg welded
  17. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 3.0 leak. Hey guys I have a 2001Viva 184 do you know why do I have a leak and how to fix it?

    you are missing a core plug most likely from improper winterization to fix, you will need to pull the manifold assembly, and install a new core plug....... then pray....... and pressure test to 15psi and hope you dont have a cracked block however I see a crack just above the pan rail, so most...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Drive Lube Bottle Cap

    Merc would buy it for about $30 and charge a grand....LOL
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