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  1. Scott Danforth

    Altenator and Starter Replacement

    yes there is, and why do you want to replace them?
  2. Scott Danforth

    IO steering

    define what you mean requires two hands are you saying that it is that difficult to move that you require both hands to make a turn? define what you mean by excessive slop you have slop in the helm, slop in the steering actuator, slop in the pivot assembly and of course, the infamous V-hull...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    iff you can keep the stainless from touching the aluminum, you may be OK. however that is a lot of stainless (cathodic) bolted into the aluminum (anodic)
  4. Scott Danforth

    1996 Bayliner Jazz only goes 33mph

    top speed of the Jazz is only 40mph. do a compression test and check your wear ring.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Proper Manual ? ?

    only legal place to buy new Johnson/Evinrude/OMC factory manuals https://outboardbooks.com/
  6. Scott Danforth

    new vs. old thunderbolt ignition sensor

    read the instructions that come with it. the old was a 2-wire, the new is a 3-wire and the 3rd wire goes to ground
  7. Scott Danforth

    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    I would not mix aluminum ans stainless in a salt water environment.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Water in Yamaha outdrive!

    Easier to take whole drive off
  9. Scott Danforth

    New to me 2020 Tohatsu 9.8 unable to go past 70% throttle, won't restart hot.

    They should. Use some monofilament line to make sure the passages are clear
  10. Scott Danforth

    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Great writeup Ted
  11. Scott Danforth

    how to remove tower off 2016 h180rs for storage

    It will also be bedded in with 5200. If you do not need to remove, suggest you dont If you need just an extra inch of height, air down your tires
  12. Scott Danforth

    Where to find missing boat piece.

    Your local upholstery shop will have starboard for much less than McMaster Carr prices
  13. Scott Danforth

    Converting to carburetor from mpi 350 mag

    Good news is there is a Carter low pressure pump that will directly interchange with the high pressure
  14. Scott Danforth

    Converting to carburetor from mpi 350 mag

    I would swap out the high pressure pump for a low pressure pump myself Without ECM, you will need to wire the fuel pump to prime off of starter and get power thru oil pressure switch
  15. Scott Danforth

    towing capacity question

    That boat does weigh a lot, doesn't it.
  16. Scott Danforth

    towing capacity question

    Very few 3/4 ton trucks with 15k towing capacity.
  17. Scott Danforth

    how to remove tower off 2016 h180rs for storage

    That is an XTP tower. Not easy to pull off the hinges without 3 people. If you do not need to remove, suggest you do not
  18. Scott Danforth

    Random cutting out 4.3 mercruiser

    If the diode is 155F, check for bad connection there.
  19. Scott Danforth

    OMG - I got an oversized load permit !!!

    I'm using Rohent camera on the RV. For a promotional deal, you can get a second camera for free. (Read your manual) I did get 2 bad cameras before the good second camera came in. I am in process of making a mount to move the 2nd camera back n forth from the boat to the bike rack on the RV
  20. Scott Danforth

    Where to find missing boat piece.

    Welcome aboard You are going to have to make it yourself. Champion has gone out of business 3 times since your boat was made, and that is a champion only bit
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