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  1. Scott Danforth

    New Runabout Owner

    For a 58 year old boat, you may be SOL Ebay Or, maybe make your own Or potentially contact taylor made https://boatwindshieldrepair.com/
  2. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 7.4 and fuel gauge

    Agree, no way to trust a $3 fuel gauge on a new to you old boat Did you do all the maintenance on your new to you boat?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Carburetorated engine running rough after day on lake

    May be your choke Not vapor lock Most likely crud in carb. Time for a tear down and go thru the carb
  4. Scott Danforth

    Old manifold question

    Cant answer about the manifold However the 230 is a smaller bore version of the 250 ( same stroke )
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 OMC Cobra 3.0L engine revs/slipping

    My guess your coupler is toast However based on 220 degrees, every bit of rubber in the exhaust path is also burnt toast ( no cooling water means your exhaust goes from 250 degrees to 1200 degrees)
  6. Scott Danforth

    Are press-in rubber hubs still obtainable?

    if you have a michigan prop, than contact them. factory volvo props are bonded, and most aftermarket props are.
  7. Scott Danforth

    siphoning fuel from gas tank

    no way to get any siphon valve down the fill neck. most do a 90 degree at the tank. either pull the Anti-Siphon valve and replace with normal fitting and use the pickup tube, or remove the sending unit and siphon from there.
  8. Scott Danforth

    steering wheel play, 1998 chaparral 240 cruiser Merc 5.7

    then look at the tiller arm in back, however bow wander is most likely
  9. Scott Danforth

    97 Bayliner 1950 Capri

    You are currently overpropped if you are only getting 4000 RPM
  10. Scott Danforth

    Strange starter issue.

    Starter bendix dropping out is from insufficient current getting to the starter. Either bad connections, bad cables or bad battery
  11. Scott Danforth

    Are press-in rubber hubs still obtainable?

    Stock VP props can be repaired by any prop shop that rehubs props
  12. Scott Danforth

    Noob question: where does the sea water enter the engine?

    If you are tempted to buy one of the block buster 2000 or scam-co instant winterizing kits with a bucket to winterize.....dont Drain all water Then if AF makes you warm and fuzzy pour into the thermostat housing as indicated above
  13. Scott Danforth

    PVC board as stringers??

    Mold built stringer tubs glued together with plexus (and the glue joints eventually fail) is the new method However some companies still use wood Boats are still only designed to last 15 years
  14. Scott Danforth

    PVC board as stringers??

    Pvc has no strength Wood lasted 38 years with shoddy 80s workmanship. If you do it right, wood will last long after your pushing daisys
  15. Scott Danforth

    steering wheel play, 1998 chaparral 240 cruiser Merc 5.7

    Are you sure you are simply not experiencing low speed v-hull wander? All single prop v-hull boats suffer from it
  16. Scott Danforth

    Strange starter issue.

    No, the block and starter ends of the cables need to be cleaned in addition to the batter end Also clean the block mounting surface for the starter
  17. Scott Danforth

    Can worn points cause this? Video included

    Remember even new points should be filed
  18. Scott Danforth

    A few issues. 1989 Starcraft Islander. 4.3

    Most likely your transom is soft. Pull the drive, pull the motor, check everything out You will most likely need bellows and a gimbal bearing and probably u-joints and an input shaft seal You may find the flappers dropped and the pin wore thru the y-pipe. Once the motor is out, you may...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Strange starter issue.

    You mean the 4. You have to clean both ends. If the cable is crunchy, replace them
  20. Scott Danforth

    Are press-in rubber hubs still obtainable?

    Not disposable, they are repairable. You just have to send it to the appropriate prop shop
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