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  1. Scott Danforth

    1976 Apollo Tri Star fuse box location

    keep in mind it may not be a fuse block in the traditional sense that you are thinking of. it may be panel mounted circuit breakers, or glass fuse holders
  2. Scott Danforth

    panels lights at bridge no on /off switch

    most dash lights come on with the nav lights
  3. Scott Danforth

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    yes and no. steam engines require fuel to be converted with water into steam prior to the steam being harnessed and generating work internal combustion engines directly convert fuel and air into work via an enclosed explosion. both require passages, valves, timing, etc. to work. at the end...
  4. Scott Danforth

    3.7 Mercruiser, Crank no start

    if you have compression, and you have proper spark, at the proper time. all you need is fuel
  5. Scott Danforth

    E10 fuel

    by youtube certified mechanics...... LOL
  6. Scott Danforth

    3.7 Mercruiser, Crank no start

    what is the compression? did you file and re-gap the points and set dwell?
  7. Scott Danforth

    1976 Apollo Tri Star fuse box location

    look up under the dash
  8. Scott Danforth

    Cover Holes

    the back is the cover for the shift mechanism, you are seeing the top screw of two on that. the 4 on top of the gear box are the screws on top of the gear box that hold the cover on. being a new to you boat, you should have had the shift linkage cover off to pull the drive to inspect the...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Rpms jumping

    is the prop ventilating when you try to go faster?
  10. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 898, won't run (or will barely run), at wit's end

    if the numbers are that low, you are borderline rebuild.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Engine Stalls Out

    Check your fuel vent and anti-siphon valve Did you file your points and set dwell?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Electronic Ignition and Shift Assist

    I also would also stuck with points
  13. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Temperature Sensor

    Many automotive senders are 0-90 ohm, so most likely you wont find what you want at your FLAPS, except maybe a NAPA
  14. Scott Danforth

    Emergency Kill Switch Wiring

    Your method is a coil flip if you just kill the motor and blow a fuse, or if you fry the wires in the harness There are two types of MOB switches for a reason
  15. Scott Danforth

    1992 Mercruiser 4.3 w/ balance shaft and 1 piece rear main seal swap to newer year Vortec.

    Why Crank is almost identical except provision for crank sensor on vortec You cant just swap cranks without going thru validating journals ans bearing bores Vortec block doesnt have a location for fuel pump so you have to run an electric pump The gain is from the heads (combustion chambers)...
  16. Scott Danforth

    454 distributer/timing problems

    Look at link 21 from this sticky https://forums.iboats.com/threads/must-have-technical-information-for-diyers-an-work-safe-search-version-of.335378/
  17. Scott Danforth

    1977 18’2” BeachCraft Mercruiser 888 302Ford

    you really need to look at link #14 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ a full gut will be all the way down to the fiberglass. there will not be anything left in the fiberglass shape. you should build a cradle. then you rebuild the stringers and...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner 175 Rehab

    first, welcome aboard second, great father/son project third why overhaul? if your compression is good, just run the motor. what is the compression numbers? how many hours? if under 4000, no need for an overhaul unless it was neglected. I/O motors generally dont wear out, however they are...
  19. Scott Danforth

    1965 StarCraft Explorer Rebuild

    welcome aboard nothing you can do to the boat to make it rated for 50hp if the boat was rated for 40
  20. Scott Danforth

    bravo steering pin - plugs vs rear plate method

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