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  1. Scott Danforth

    SWIVEL FITTING ON PORTABLE TANK LEAKING

    once threads are stripped out of plastic, you can only replace......
  2. Scott Danforth

    looking for a service manual

    OMC's only factory service manual outlet is Ken Cook publications outboardbooks.com
  3. Scott Danforth

    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    a 383 is 6.2 liters. new 6.2 liters are 377's . both are stroked 350's wiht 3.75" stroke vs the stock 3.48", however the 383 has a bore increased by .030" which is typical of a rebuild. the 2016 and the 2019 would be identical in build other than a build date difference. I would have no...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Fuel tank capacity

    the 3.0 liter motor is about 140hp at the flywheel (unless fuel injected) its not that fuel efficient, burning about 0.41# of fuel per hp per hr in the mid range and about 0.45# of fuel per hp at WOT so at WOT 140 x .45 = 63# of fuel. / 6.82 (#/gallon) is 9.23 gallons of fuel in an hour
  5. Scott Danforth

    OMC Stringer 2.5L front mount height setup

    if it was my stringer boat, I would look for a 3.0 stringer with power trim and use that over the 2.5 the extra 20hp is worth it. if you just want the power trim, it replaces the front A-frame assembly next question on your boat as you are spending lots of money on an obsolete motor and...
  6. Scott Danforth

    OMC Stringer 2.5L front mount height setup

    there is no alignment tool on a stringer
  7. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser exhaust systems.

    Chris, need to get the IT nerds to get the pics to show on all browsers before it becomes a sticky
  8. Scott Danforth

    2 cycle oil for my garden tools

    I have 5 2-stroke motors ranging from 32:1 to 50:1 (not counting the gale). I mix at 32:1 and have one tank of fuel. If i decide to run the gale, i will worry about 24:1 for tgat motor at that time
  9. Scott Danforth

    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    Up to you, however i went thru 3 cheapie sets trying to get the jesus clips out before I picked up these. Good luck
  10. Scott Danforth

    Gearhead stuff

    Those that know me, know I spin wrenches for a hobby. I used to be active on about a dozen forums. However I have never had my stuff published. Hats off to my buddy Danimal (from the HAMB and Stovebolt) for his son Courts 6.5 turbo build. He raised his kids right by allowing them to turn...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Jet boat comparison

    simple is an aluminum boat and outboard new boats are backlogged with orders and supply chain issues resin is on allocation foam, vinyl and plastic for upholstery is on allocation glass assemblies are backlogged gauge assemblies are backlogged wiring harnesses and terminals are on allocation...
  12. Scott Danforth

    94 Volvo Penta duo pro C drive yoke

    about 1988-89 they went from shims to crush sleeves for the input pre-load you must follow the manual
  13. Scott Danforth

    Starter help!!!!!! Omc cobra 4.3

    if you changed from a direct drive starter to a PMGR, you need new bolts
  14. Scott Danforth

    Identification help

    should be a tag on the inside of the transom near where it says lonestar. it may be stamped into the gunwale somewhere.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    about 16" long (they are at home). I have some gear wrench double-x ones that have good reach, however nowhere near as heavy duty as the bluepoints. you need this one at a minimum. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Interchangeable-Tip/Internal-Retaining-Ring-Pliers-(Blue-Point)/PR7A may as...
  16. Scott Danforth

    When slow is faster: Trailering with impatience

    tongue weight is very very very important
  17. Scott Danforth

    Is there any hope???

    you can bolt in any post 1986 truck motor. the block, heads, crank and pistons are exact same as came in a TRUCK cam is marine (however close enough to a truck to use the truck motor) water pump, core plugs, head gaskets, all accessories on the front of the motor, ignition system and the...
  18. Scott Danforth

    1956 Goodyear Sea Bee questions

    you are going to need coils for that old motor as well as a crank seal. remember, this motor is a 24:1 if you use the search function, there are many threads on the gale 12hp.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Need instructions how to remove merc 2000 3.0 L Engine from Boat

    use the advice above if you want to remove the motor and then re-install. takes about an hour if you are removing the motor to put in another boat. fire up the chain saw and cut the hull from around the motor. you will need two chains for the saw. takes about 10 minutes of cutting. from...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Lost Propulsion! Need Help! Reply ASAP!!

    no, in general they got parts from GMPP and built their own motors. only the ZR1 was manufactured and built by Mercruiser for GM. the GMPP crate motors were built in the Wixom plant until 2013, then moved to the Bowling Green corvette...
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