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  1. Scott Danforth

    1985 Chris Craft Scorpion 168 I/O

    Get a new mechanic
  2. Scott Danforth

    Strakes on Bunks?

    I wouldnt load the strakes if you can help it I would relieve the bunks where the strakes are or adjust the bunks to miss the strakes
  3. Scott Danforth

    Adding ski pole or tower etc.

    The two tow eyes and a bridle. That is what they are designed for
  4. Scott Danforth

    Adding ski pole or tower etc.

    Use the tow eyes on the transom for towing tubes
  5. Scott Danforth

    Inconsistent bogging/acceleration until it hit around 20mph - Mercruiser 5.7l

    Do a compression test Measure fuel pressure Go thru the carb
  6. Scott Danforth

    Engine temp question

    my gauge with a 160 thermostat reads about 153-154
  7. Scott Danforth

    Edelbrock 1409 question...

    yes, get both a base to manifold gasket and a top gasket pull the carb off, put it on the bench (in a catch basin). pull it apart and remove the fish and other flotsam
  8. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    went too rich on the jets. (where is the slap forehead emoji when you need it)
  9. Scott Danforth

    2001 volvo penta 5.7 GSIPEFS long blocks value??

    they are just vortec small block cores. same as any salvage yard has in a truck as core motors, $100-$200 depending on location, as scrap value, $50-$100 as a good long-block about $500 check to see what LKQ in your area gets for long blocks the value is in the marine bolt-on bits.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Trim Cylinders Trouble shooting?

    that is the tilt button. to bring it above the 7 degrees
  11. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner 175 Rehab

    @M-Ski I agree with Eric. being a 2004 motor seriously doubt you need an overhaul unless the boat was sunk at one time and left under water for a long time. please answer the questions in post #10
  12. Scott Danforth

    Accessories not working

    call the dealer, ask where the accessory power comes from.
  13. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    True that
  14. Scott Danforth

    Accessories not working

    You have a boat warranty
  15. Scott Danforth

    Alloy grade for StarCraft hole repair

    5052
  16. Scott Danforth

    Electrical issues

    now seal them with marine electrical varnish
  17. Scott Danforth

    Knowing when to say when on outdrive

    NO the 2.5 was the 153 cubic inch chevrolet motor which is a 230 cubic inch inline 6 with two pistons removed. it was designed in 1960 for the 1962 model year and debuted in the Chevrolet Nova II it is part of the inline 196/230/250/292 6 cylinder family which also powered many GM vehicles...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Is 90hp ob enough??

    Wide Open Throttle basically its with the throttle controls held against the stop
  19. Scott Danforth

    Knowing when to say when on outdrive

    being a 1987, I would hold on thinking about rebuilding what you have rebuilding a 3.0 costs more than rebuilding a V8 you may actually be able to get a complete 1992 and later 3.0/alpha 1 gen 2 for nearly free (buy a bayliner with rotten hull and said motor for dirt cheap. pull motor, scrap...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Knowing when to say when on outdrive

    first, welcome aboard second, post pics of what you have. doubt you need a new drive third, get the factory service manual for your motor and drive, get the alignment tool, gimbal tool and bellows tools. since the transom is shot, you have lots of time to work on the drive in between...
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