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  1. Scott Danforth

    Power steering fluid vs transmission fluid

    You can run ISO 32 or 46 hydraulic oil, ATF, UTF, SAE 30, or PS fluid. Pump dont care, actuators don't care. Volvo has spec'd nearly all of them over the years Just flush the system between fluids as some of the chemicals in PS fluid don't like some of the additives in other fluids
  2. Scott Danforth

    3.0L mercruiser compression

    Inline spec was 145-150 Verify your gauge and fire your "mechanic". (In quotes for a reason) How old is the fuel? Check how clean the spark arrestor is Check if the flapper dropped
  3. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Maybe get the fiberglass grating used as shelves
  4. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    PVC will deform under the weight of the beer
  5. Scott Danforth

    Bourbon, surprised!

    a good bartender does not toss seasoned ice.
  6. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    pretty sure its going to be beer storage
  7. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 888 Unexpected Prop behavior?

    My boat does 80...... on the trailer behind the truck. take any sales literature stating "over 50" with a grain of salt.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 888 Unexpected Prop behavior?

    lugging the motor is never good. get the RPM's up to near the 4500 at WOT agreed on the speed will be similar across a range of props, this is usually defined by the hull shape and to go faster, you will need much more motor. regarding the prop. yes, if you had enough motor to spin that 21p...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Two grease zerks on trailer hub

    post a pic
  10. Scott Danforth

    Equivalent to Kodiac 10in slip on rotors

    Shop around, my local trailer place has them for about $85 for one, if you buy more than 4, they are $70. Plus they have specials all the time
  11. Scott Danforth

    Perco bat switch problem

    Doubt it's the switch. The one in my boat is almost 40 Most likely it's bad cable or bad cable connections
  12. Scott Danforth

    Valve Lubricant

    I know the folks in the tech pubs department at Brunswick. Don't hold the manual in high regards
  13. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I like the creative use of paint for the rigging tubes
  14. Scott Danforth

    Valve Lubricant

    No, haven't needed any "valve lubricant" since 1974
  15. Scott Danforth

    Non rotted boat that was suspected rotted.

    Ooooh....part out
  16. Scott Danforth

    How to flip a 18 ft. aluminum boat

    If it's in the ground, and no windshield, a 12' 2x4 and some ratchet straps
  17. Scott Danforth

    best muffs to use on mercruisers?

    Water should spray out about 10 ft until you start the motor
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fuel came out overflow

    When you fill to the point the hose clicks off, the tank is over full, and the fill hose is filling up and fuel is about 6" below the vent and filler. As indicated, don't fill it as full
  19. Scott Danforth

    Lowrance Fuel Flow issue/questions

    seriously go to the website, and scroll down. you will get a menu pick product support then pick your specific then pick troubleshooting then scroll down and chat with a live agent
  20. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    No, because the grill and fender all go up together. I am considering a flip front (like E-30 BMWs). That's a minor detail compared to getting everything to fit while retaining the stock firewall location and the aft seats
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