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  1. Scott Danforth

    470 4 barrel conversion, one cylinder missing

    missing on many cylinders can be poor fuel quality or improperly maintained points.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Back up camera on trailer

    get something like this, put it on a magnet or suction cup mount. use it when you need it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/384061651244
  3. Scott Danforth

    What’s it worth

    cool looking boat ran great when last used is a red flag. this could be it was last used tuesday of this week, or last used in 1985 interior needs restoration is a red flag, sirens and lights. why does it need restoration. is it because the vinyl is just cracked from age, foam is still...
  4. Scott Danforth

    470 4 barrel conversion, one cylinder missing

    here are the culprits for a carbureted engine missing on one cylinder bad spark plug - agree with above, get new bad spark plug wire - get new improperly installed spark plug wire - properly install bad distributor cap - either bad contacts or carbon tracing. replace cap, dont try to clean it...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Can someone PLEASE tell me which bellows are which? taking on some water...

    never fill the boat up with water. to get high enough for most leaks you literally need to add 2-3 tons of water. this damages the trailer and damages the boat. plus water gets into areas it never would normally, then just promotes rot bilge water is always greasy and dirty because people do...
  6. Scott Danforth

    How to replace a VP 250

    hey @kenny nunez , will a 290SP lower fit the drive above? @jsgif99 if Kenny comes back with yes to the answer, may have a solution for you
  7. Scott Danforth

    Outboard repaint - need suggestions on materials

    all 2-part paints are poisonous, many solvent based (1-part) are too. hence the reason you need proper PPE to spray paint. rattle cans are junk. you need a 2-part paint on a boat motor. many of us use rustoleum with a hardener see link 14...
  8. Scott Danforth

    3.7LX Mercruiser 6916779 manual

    buy the factory manual. adobe flash is required on boat info. boat info can not allow you to download as that is copyright violation. however for security reasons, adobe flash has been discontinued (although I still have it on 3 computers) the only non copyright violation is to buy the...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Water Leaking from transom.

    then go back to the bellows. dont just check them, replace them.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Minty clean 1974 Mercury 9.8hp value?

    I want to know where you live so I can drive there and unload the rest of my 9.8 stuff.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Water Leaking from transom.

    being a 36 year old boat I would suspect the transom itself
  12. Scott Danforth

    Stumped. OMC 235 HP I/O

    I believe you have 4 of those.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Checking freon level will auto gauges work on Marine Airrr ?

    first, fittings and gauges are specific to the type of refrigerant. R134a has R134a fittings and the gauges are color coded slightly different than R12 (as far as the red/green areas if they are color coded. R22 and R410a are generally for refrigerators and residential HVAC. the manifold and...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Intermediate housing oil

    If you have the factory manual (needed to properly swap the shaft), it states where to fill. Hint(its on the side and bottom)
  15. Scott Danforth

    Minty clean 1974 Mercury 9.8hp value?

    I paid $150 for a 1984 merc 9.8 with electric start, a 12 gallon tank, cables and a bunch of other parts. Found on CL in Missouri (im in Florida). Had choice of shipping ot pick up. Had relative pick up and hold. $1000 is high for a 48 year old 10hp motor.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Stumped. OMC 235 HP I/O

    No the 4" exhaust hoses. Rubber is only good for 250 degrees. Without water, the exhaust is 1200 degrees
  17. Scott Danforth

    Back up camera on trailer

    My bud put it on the RV trailer. His truck has a backup camera as stock
  18. Scott Danforth

    Back up camera on trailer

    buddy of mine did one of those $50 license plate mounted cameras with a custom connector at the trailer hitch and the little display that strapped to the rear view mirror. it lasted about 3 years. he is now looking at one of the bluetooth cameras and using it only when he needs it.
  19. Scott Danforth

    NEW Transom seal BAD!!!

    when you look to buy a new one. do not buy from: Sierra GLM basic power ebay most are chinesium go to your local evinrude/johnson/OMC dealer
  20. Scott Danforth

    Gas fumes in cuddy

    1.5 to 2 psi max. should hold literally forever. generally you need the tank out and need to use soapy water to check. tanks should be empty when you test as you may get a false reading with fuel in it. if you go past 4 psi, your square tank becomes round and you run risk of blowing the tank up.
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