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  1. Scott Danforth

    1997 Maxum 5.7L Mercruiser need carburator

    most hydro locks come from improper timing and the motor diesels on shut-off to properly clean a carb, you need to take it apart, go thru it and clean all the passages on the inside, then assemble and adjust it properly. there are only a few moving parts.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Clearing salt build up from block

    Exactly........ Two beers is only 15 minutes unless its 95 out..... Then again it doeant get to 95 in scotland
  3. Scott Danforth

    Overhauling my 1988 MerCruiser 4.3 ltr. engine

    A used running motor would be cheaper. Attempting to use a used rotating assembly is a fools errand. The crank and rods can be conditioned, however that usually costs more than new rods and crank. the pistons and rings are a one-time use thing as the block would need to be bored and honed...
  4. Scott Danforth

    76 enterprise 165 mercruiser.

    you can take anything out into the ocean on a calm day. I would not take a tri-hull out anywhere ever if there is any chance of more than a 6" chop simply because they ride like carp. however when the winds pick up and the waves grow to 3' or more, I would want a much bigger boat.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Overhauling my 1988 MerCruiser 4.3 ltr. engine

    hydrolock will bend a con rod and blow a head gasket long before a crank goes. cranks go from imbalance, either a dead cylinder or a bad damper. the reversing loads that result are what takes out the crank. normally there will be beach marks on the crack. once it starts, its only a few...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Overhauling my 1988 MerCruiser 4.3 ltr. engine

    agreed, a broken crank is a rarity common for a dead spark plug on a balance shaft motor and not know it, especially if you dont push it often. since the exterior of the motor is rusty, rust is the #1 cause of the damper rubber to come debonded from the weight ring.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Overhauling my 1988 MerCruiser 4.3 ltr. engine

    reversing loads of the balancer are a biotch
  8. Scott Danforth

    Sealing pink insulation foam?

    no way to seal it from solvents. you will end up chipping or damaging the coating by simply picking up the foam, so you may as well not even try.
  9. Scott Danforth

    1956 Chris Craft dash clock

    Ebay would be my first suggestion
  10. Scott Danforth

    1999 Doral 270 - Dash Switches not working

    no need to beat yourself up, we all make mistakes. those are the lessons we remember. you will never not check the battery again.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Best Method for loosening stuck bolts.

    50%/50% mix of acetone and ATF is my go-to penetrating oil. however as racer indicated, sealing the bolts prior to corrosion is best. I use permatex #3
  12. Scott Danforth

    Ebbtide Riviera Project - how to access floor in bow compartment?

    Here is the pic of me removing the cap on the Avanti. the most dificult thing was going along with a linoleum knife to cut the sealant between the hull and cap.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Hydro swift new owner

    found link 14. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1995-sea-ray-220-signature-deck-and-stringer-restoration.495449/
  14. Scott Danforth

    Overhauling my 1988 MerCruiser 4.3 ltr. engine

    Leading cause of crank failure is a dead plug or a bad damper
  15. Scott Danforth

    1997 Maxum 5.7L Mercruiser need carburator

    a good rebuild kit and rebuild what you have.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Clearing salt build up from block

    or rydlyme..... or any of the other calcium removal liquids
  17. Scott Danforth

    1985 OMC 800 Stringer - Thump (?)

    ball gears are past their usable life the thump is probably the dog gear and a mis-adjustment of the cables/shift interupt. What ever you do, dont damage that $900 lower shift cable. a worn shift dog wont get better, it will simply get worse. could also be worn vertical driveshaft splines...
  18. Scott Danforth

    2020 Splash of the Year voting poll

    I feel honored to be nominated.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Long Period of Storage

    clean and flush fuel system check battery(s), replace as needed If you have enough moisture for large amounts of mold, plan on new interior and soft surfaces.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Clearing salt build up from block

    get large garbage can, about a 30 gallon fill with mix of salt-away and water run outboard in large garbage can drink beer talk to neighbor drink beer shut down engine fill garbage can with clean water run engine in garbage can drink beer
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