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  1. Scott Danforth

    First boat is it worth it?

    Boat is not worth $35k
  2. Scott Danforth

    120 Mercruiser 2.5L - No spark

    File the points, then gap the points, then set the dwell
  3. Scott Danforth

    Parts interchange between chevy smallblock family and mercruiser 140 3.0 liter

    However because of the 3.6" long stroke of the 181 4 banger compared to the 3.25" stroke of the 327 or the 3" bore of the 302, the piston compression heights are different
  4. Scott Danforth

    Rack n Pinion steering for Merc 4.3 TKS

    You need a buddy to help (turn the wheel while you look) and a flashlight. You may need a mirror to get back of the motor if you cant get your head back there Remember, the steering servo on the actuator will move a bit if the motor isnt running. I suggest having the motor running on muffs at...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 alpha one no water from telltale holes

    Top of the forum are two stickies. First one is adults only, second one is DIY information Both same, one is just more work friendly Click in one (second one if you are at work), then click on the additional mercruiser information and halfway down it says videos. That is as fas as I spoon...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Rack n Pinion steering for Merc 4.3 TKS

    First, welcome aboard. The slop is not at the helm. If you have slop in the steering, its at the drive end. Look at the drive tiller arm However you are also experiencing "v-bow low speed wander" that is common with all v-bow boats at low speed with a single motor. The solution for that is...
  7. Scott Danforth

    2003 Baja Help Needed

    How was the motor winterized?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Maybe Dumb first time boat owner maintenance questions.

    Because often the seal surface is rusted and will eat the new seal. Additionally, if neglected, the splines wear enough to strip out
  9. Scott Danforth

    2002 Mercruiser 3.0 Bayliner Capri 1750 speed/rpm

    Weigh your boat Check your throttle is getting full travel Check your compression Read your spark plugs Inspect your exhaust shutter
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 alpha one no water from telltale holes

    Go to the stickies at top of the forum. Look at the videos that Achris posted
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 alpha one no water from telltale holes

    Did you replace the impeller? If not, start there. Also, if you havent had the drive off every year for alignment, bellows, gimbal, and u-joint inspection, now is the time to
  12. Scott Danforth

    Parts interchange between chevy smallblock family and mercruiser 140 3.0 liter

    But that doesnt help the OP
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercury Alpha One Gen II Upper Gear repair

    If you dont get the preload right, or the gear mesh pattern right, the drive will eat itself
  14. Scott Danforth

    Parts interchange between chevy smallblock family and mercruiser 140 3.0 liter

    Your 74 and 87 blocks share nothing with an SBC other than the flywheel housing pattern Your 3 liter motors are stroked and bored variants if the 2.5 liter / 153 cubic inch motors which was the 4 cylinder variant of the 230 cubic inch 6 cylinder (1962 to 1980) Not until the 1991 and later...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Please help I am stumped ! Engine surging high rpm

    If a fuel pump on a truck leaks fuel vapors, they drop and are dissipated. If a fuel pump on a boat leaks fuel, it sits in the bilge. And if that fuel pump isnt SAE J1171 compliant, you meet god
  16. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 5.7gxi-a

    Yes, you would also need a different starter Your flywheel wont fit the PDS housing
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercury Alpha One Gen II Upper Gear repair

    Same boat as your 454? You know that the alpha drive doesnt survive behind a BBC, right
  18. Scott Danforth

    Keel Guard Question

    Yes above the waterline I ran mine up to the scuff shield they provide for around the bow eye I ran an 8 foot on my 19 footer so I could beach it
  19. Scott Danforth

    Please help I am stumped ! Engine surging high rpm

    But is it SAE 1171 compliant
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mercury Alpha One Gen II Upper Gear repair

    You need the factory tools, the factory manual and the knowledge from factory training. Can you do it at home, depends on your training and shop setup
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