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  1. Scott Danforth

    1993 MerCruiser 4.3L V6 RAN OUT OF OIL

    You can hope its not bad, and maybe run heavy oil for a few hours to mask the knocking And then when it fails, get towed, and replace the motor Or you can pull the motor now, repair what needs to be repaired and be boating in a week
  2. Scott Danforth

    **** *** shops oil?

    Actually synthetic oil is derived from natural gas in a GTL distilation process
  3. Scott Danforth

    10’ boat identification please

    with a title/registration and a bill of sale (you know, the most important paperwork you can have in any transaction), its most likely a GW invader without a title/registration its yard art or wall art
  4. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    the black intake is mercruiser. it was standard fair for the GM sourced engines. the Volvo Intake was from the GM performance crate engines along with the heads that volvo used. thats why the AQ271 put out 275hp and the mercruiser only 260. the black intake will consume just a bit less...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Steering when steering left it goes right can anyone help

    If you didnt change the steering cable or helm, and only changed the outdrive, then its not possible Please list exactly what you have done, touched, or adjusted Hey @kenny nunez , am I missing something with true course?
  6. Scott Danforth

    Lancer 44 Year 1984

    Technically since the 2022 boats are being built today, the boat is 38 yeaars old Most boats have a 15-20 year design life A boat that old will need to have a survey at a minimum
  7. Scott Danforth

    **** *** shops oil?

    Refineries only maje base oil. The various additives are specific to the brands
  8. Scott Danforth

    Hey Newbies

    Hey Newbies ^he^ is right you know
  9. Scott Danforth

    How old is your outboard?

    nah, these are the fishing barge motors. my main motor is a custom built big block
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 thunderbolt sitting for 5-6 years

    first, why was the boat sitting. usually there is an underlying issue that causes them to sit. secondly, how was the boat stored? if outside, the motor is the least of your worries. the transom/stringers/deck will be more of a problem third, at a minimum, you are cleaning the tank, flushing...
  11. Scott Danforth

    How old is your outboard?

    which one, I have one that is coming up on 65 years old, one that is turning 50
  12. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat question(s)

    depending on your temp and your mix, your talking it could be fully cured in a few hours again, how are you applying the gel. duratech 904 additive is great for spraying and rolling and you dont need wax The only time I use wax is rolling interior cabin bins and floor prior to finishing with...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Newbie Hull Accessory Installation Question

    drill hole thru fiberglass chamfer hole with counter-sink tool so not to crack gel coat when you insert the screws fill screw holes with 3M 4000 UV back-butter what ever it is you want to install with 3M 4000 UV insert the screws and drive home use acetone and a rag to clean up the oozing 4000 ...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Sea Doo cockpit cover for 185 Utopia Jet boat wanted

    as GA pointed out, your local canvas shop rould be the first choice. boat canvas is only available +/- a few years from the year of your hull. however some OEM canvas shops will still sell to sea doo (not to the end user). you can check with your local sea doo dealer. be prepared to wait up...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat question(s)

    you may want a second opinion on that. also, depending on how you are applying gel, you may not want wax.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Leaking still after bellows replacement. Help please

    rotten transom since you mention OMC, the newest OMC is 23 years old and those were relabeled volvos, most OMC;s are much much older (coming up on 30 years old) have you test drilled to see if your transom is wet/rotten?
  17. Scott Danforth

    leaking bow hatch window

    what did you use to re-bed the hatch?
  18. Scott Danforth

    leaking bow hatch window

    most frames leak from the bedding on the hull. when you pulled the hatch off, how did you re-bed it to the hull? no, there is no spline between the glass and frame, only the adhesive/sealant that you mention. normally that is sikaflex or 3M window bedding urethane and not silicone. however...
  19. Scott Danforth

    1993 MerCruiser 4.3L V6 RAN OUT OF OIL

    Doubt its the camshaft. Lifters may rattle A mechanics stethoscope will help Only way to know for sure.....is pull the engine, flip her over and pull the pan
  20. Scott Danforth

    Boat mooring in rocky areas (aluminum boat)

    or a keel guard and power up
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