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  1. Scott Danforth

    Oil Pressure Below Mercruiser Limits Per Manual

    how did you overhaul your motor? be very very very specific did you plastigage the bearings? did you replace the cam bearings? did you get a new oil pump? did you go to thread-in oil galley plugs or did you use welsh plugs? did you braze the oil pickup to the oil pump body? why are you running...
  2. Scott Danforth

    4.3 swap

    1984 will not be a 4.3. 4.3 did not exist until 1985 at best, the 1984 is a 3.8
  3. Scott Danforth

    Power steering fluid leak

    once you get it out, pressure test it. you will most likely find that it is a hose. these can easily be repaired
  4. Scott Danforth

    Tow Rope in 120XR Sportjet

    yes, get the rope pieces out
  5. Scott Danforth

    Need help with my 3.7l mcm 180

    No
  6. Scott Danforth

    Are Adhesive Keel Guards Effective?

    Yes
  7. Scott Danforth

    1973 starcraft 4cyl inboard

    What is your compression? Did you service the points? Did you service the fuel system?
  8. Scott Danforth

    1993 MerCruiser 4.3L V6 RAN OUT OF OIL

    If your oil pressure was 300 psi, still wouldnt push RTV out from under the manifold
  9. Scott Danforth

    Head gasket? Cracked head?

    Good luck, JB weld most likely wont hold
  10. Scott Danforth

    Replacing thermostat on (very) old Mercruiser 120

    you only need to pull the elbow the gasket will hold it fine
  11. Scott Danforth

    2001-2008 MerCruiser 4.3L MPI Engine Repair Manual

    buy the factory manual
  12. Scott Danforth

    Replacing thermostat on (very) old Mercruiser 120

    pull the elbow use a pliers to pull the thermostat scrape the gasket material use a new thermostat (it will hold itself just fine) install gasket and elbow
  13. Scott Danforth

    3.0 seems low on power and dieseling at shut off

    dieseling will kill your motor. that last gasp as the motor stops is it running backwards sucking in water from the exhaust. look at your fuel quality and your ignition timing. if you have points, service them.
  14. Scott Danforth

    2012 Axis water in oil

    does your friend boat in salt water? if fresh water, did your friend do his own winterizing? the fact that the motor got hot is a separate issue from the exhaust
  15. Scott Danforth

    How damaged are these threads.

    do you have a pipe die set? that is what i would do, start the die, cut about 2 new threads, cut off the excess length above the die, and back the die off. just be advised, your not looking at a cheap die, you will need a quality die. one that does not say "made in china"
  16. Scott Danforth

    Lower Unit?

    I agree that it is most likely crappy fuel
  17. Scott Danforth

    Head gasket? Cracked head?

    if the block cracked, your heads most likely cracked. would have to have have heads tested.
  18. Scott Danforth

    3.0l bogging down only under load!

    the engine will rev in neutral running on only 2 cylinders. that means nothing. as Scott stated, when an engine is under load, it needs fuel. my guess your carb is plugged or your anti-siphon valve is stuck.
  19. Scott Danforth

    older crest pontoon steering cable

    its what ever Crest got a good deal on when they built the boat in 1995. could be rotary, could be rack. it literally is what they got a good deal on that week.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Can you identify this washer I found in my bilge?

    could be a fender washer from bolting in an engine mount if it is thru-bolt vs lag bolt. however the washer looks too fresh to have lived in the bilge for a while.
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