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  1. Scott Danforth

    Challenging loading

    I winch up my 4000# of boat about 2 ft to the bow stop with a manual winch If I back in further, I can't line up the boat on the bunks, so I must crank it the last 2 ft. One of these days I may install side guides Your boat is fairly light. It should be easy to load Has the winch been...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor.

    I run SAE 30
  3. Scott Danforth

    Question for People Living In NY

    Also, jet boats are insured at the higher jet ski rate. About double a boat with a prop
  4. Scott Danforth

    1968 tilt/trim leaking by

    I buy my rebuild kits from five star
  5. Scott Danforth

    It’s stuck! Might have messed up trying to figure out why it has trouble getting in/out of neutral.

    The cone clutch does shift best when the motor is running
  6. Scott Danforth

    It’s stuck! Might have messed up trying to figure out why it has trouble getting in/out of neutral.

    you did disconnect the drive end for testing the cable, correct?
  7. Scott Danforth

    1968 tilt/trim leaking by

    if they come apart ok, very easy to rebuild. basically glorified o-rings. if they dont come apart due to corrosion, etc. new cylinders will be needed.
  8. Scott Danforth

    1968 tilt/trim leaking by

    hydraulic seals in the rams probably needed replacing 25 years ago.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Merc 3.0 alpha one gen 2 water in bilge

    we cant see your boat. however on a pontoon with an I/O, even starter service means pulling the motor.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Merc 3.0 alpha one gen 2 water in bilge

    do not do that. start by running it on the hose. if its a hose leak or exhaust coupling leak, it will show up. or make sure the motor well is dry, then drop the pontoon in the water and using a selfie stick and your phone, look around. use a flashlight and mirrors, or what ever you have to...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor.

    Here is where I go for marine rebuild kits. (they are an hour north of me) they list just the seal kit for Volvo Penta and a seal/rod kit with an improved piston.
  12. Scott Danforth

    1971 Tri-Sonic Riviera (any other ones out there)?

    texas has had some cold temperatures over the last 16 years. I would pressure test the water jacket to make sure the block and heads are not cracked. I would remove the manifold and do an acetone test. a lot of work to get that boat back up to snuff.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor.

    rebuild kits are cheap and you can do it yourself on the truck tailgate or your workbench
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 MAG MPI Water Pressure Sensor & Oil Pressure Sensor Interchange/Alternatives + 4 in 1 gauge not showing speed and oil pressure

    the specific mercruiser part shown in the pictures is a Danfoss HVAC pressure switch. the 075G1034 is the Danfoss part number The second number is a specific lot number
  15. Scott Danforth

    Merc 3.0 alpha one gen 2 water in bilge

    could be bad bellows, which would then lead to hundreds of dollars in repairs if left to go if your bilge pump fails, you submerge the motor
  16. Scott Danforth

    Trim Continues Running After Releasing Button

    there is no arc suppression on the relays. after a while the contacts can weld themselves easy to check. use a test light or a DVM this says you need new relays
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 MAG MPI Water Pressure Sensor & Oil Pressure Sensor Interchange/Alternatives + 4 in 1 gauge not showing speed and oil pressure

    GM truck oil pressure sensor.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Trail camera issues fixed, now pics from them ...

    You have a freezer......
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 MAG MPI Water Pressure Sensor & Oil Pressure Sensor Interchange/Alternatives + 4 in 1 gauge not showing speed and oil pressure

    The water pressure sensor is not rated for water. It's an oil pressure sensor. It's been covered before. Search the forums
  20. Scott Danforth

    Starting a 1974 Tri-Hull Restoration, it's a Stryker Mark IV model. Need help with any information or an owners manual.

    see the links posted in post #6
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