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  1. Scott Danforth

    1977 evinrude 140. 135 strangler

    Weigh everything and use $201/ton for mixed scrap metal prices. They may be worth something as parts, however based on description, I consider them scrap
  2. Scott Danforth

    2009 4.3 mpi running hot

    EFI and raw water cooled is 160. Salt water is better with 140f T-stat, however engine needs 160 Did you verify the temp with an IR temp gun? Moat likely your manifolds are plugged. In salt water, you should have changed them at least once in 13 years, if not twice
  3. Scott Danforth

    1996 Suzuki DT65. SEIZED!

    There is no magic mechanic in a can to bore and hone your block, and swap pistons and rings after an overheat that siezed a motor. Start by pulling the power head
  4. Scott Danforth

    low compression 3.0 cobra (new)

    You are testing compression wrong You dont start the motor You pull all plugs, screw in gauge, crank 5 or 6 revolutions (until gauge stops moving) and read gauge, then reset gauge and move to next cylinder
  5. Scott Danforth

    Where is the lowest prices for new outboard engines?

    If it seems too good to be true, it is
  6. Scott Danforth

    4 barrel fuel

    Fuel consumption is dependent on the throttle position and load
  7. Scott Danforth

    What holds the steering fork/helmet up there?

    You mean DP280 or DP290? The tiller arm clamp bolt holds it up
  8. Scott Danforth

    starter lockout with rams full out

    Wrong. Its up to the operator to know what they are doing
  9. Scott Danforth

    can someone tell me what motors are in a 1987 28' Chris-Craft 283 Amerosport 262 ?

    if its a johnson or jabsco pump, the part number is on the stamped pump cover. google will get you a replacment pump or an impeller kit.
  10. Scott Danforth

    starter lockout with rams full out

    nothing Its up to the operator to know what they are doing
  11. Scott Danforth

    Marada boats and 5.8L vp fl

    its a 28 year old boat. that kind of work is common on fiberglass boats that use wood as the core material. I would skip it because of the ford motor as you can not get parts for it.
  12. Scott Danforth

    ISO 1994 Century 2400WA Owner's Manual

    lets review what is in the typical boat owners manual: from back to front: list of servicing dealers for that year generic map of the boat, showing where the steering wheel is, the pointy end is the bow, the flat end with the prop is the stern list of warnings, such as dont drink gasoline...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Upsizing fuel connector on 83 johnson

    guys, I think you are over-thinking it. a 5/16" fuel hose will support up to 350hp. a 3/8" fuel line will support up to 450hp and you need a 1/2" fuel hose to go up to 650hp.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Online motor purchase

    google it, you wont find any good reviews. it the prices look really good, its a scam site.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Spider and shaking above 22k rpm

    how old is the gas? have you tested fuel pressure? have you done a compression test? did you align the motor when you re-installed it?
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 engine help for dummies

    throw the seloc manual away, or use it to prop a couch corner up. because as a manual it sucks. suggest getting factory manuals. https://publications.brunswick.com/ if you didnt use the larger boat in 2020, you need to completely drain and clean the fuel systems as fuel doesnt last that...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 engine help for dummies

    First, welcome aboard Second, how were the engines winterized.... Be specific Does the 5.0 turn over? Does the 3.0 turn over?
  18. Scott Danforth

    3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine does not turn over

    Please list how you winterized....exactly, and list every step Then, pull the drive, and then try to turn it over. If no joy, pull the starter and try to turn the motor with flywheel teeth and prybar. If no joy, pull the motor, and start diagnosing
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0

    Original fuel pump is a carter. Not only less money than the sierra junk, its not sierra junk
  20. Scott Danforth

    Newbie Question

    Is it red?, if so ATF (not dexron or type F, just plain ATF) Is it brown?, if so, SAE 30
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