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  1. Scott Danforth

    2005 3.0l Mercruiser

    Pull the drive, pull the rear mounts if you have room. You will need to realign the motor
  2. Scott Danforth

    Painting the bottom of a yacht

    Yes, you need to correct the gel coat prior to the barrier coat and the AF. Usually gel putty in the gouges, then a layer or two as mentioned
  3. Scott Danforth

    brand new here please excuse..have a 350 chevy inboard on a 1968 tolly craft that was givin to me,dad winterized and covered it up 2003.

    If the boat has sat for 21 years. You have a lot of work prior to any splash. Your fuel system will need to be completely pulled apart and cleaned . The tank will need cleaning, the carb will need to be rebuilt Your ignition system will need to be serviced Your drive will need to be pulled...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Corner caps for 1993 Sylvan Pro Fisherman 16'

    See your local aluminum fabrication shop and have them made
  5. Scott Danforth

    New to me 1988 INVADER

    Service manual for the boat never existed Use the model number of your motor when getting a service manual from outboardbooks.com Yes, you can post your serial number
  6. Scott Danforth

    NOCO LifeP04 in lawn mower

    The charge circuit on lawn equipment is just a step above a plastic rod and a pair of silk panties. No where near good enough for LiFeP04
  7. Scott Danforth

    Battery charger recommendation for winter

    I use a NOCO 3-bank charger for the boat. works fine.
  8. Scott Danforth

    3.0 engine removal

    When I pulled the 3 liter out of my Avanti. I pulled the trailer tires, and put down two 2x4's on the floor to run the trailer hubs on the 2x4's vs the painted concrete. i used a standard height engine hoist. I did have to raise the bow about another foot to get the motor over the transom
  9. Scott Danforth

    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    or when the bearing, case and crank become one thru spinwelding
  10. Scott Danforth

    Smoking Engine and Mercruiser ignition switch question

    your trying to pull antifreeze thru the motor with one of the block-busting kits? unless you get the antifreeze hotter than boiling. it wont work. the thermostat will slam shut. that is how they work. read this. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/winterizing-inboard-and-i-o.770207/
  11. Scott Danforth

    New to me 1988 INVADER

    There never was a boat level wiring diagram Get the factory service manual for the motor. That will have engine and control wiring The biggest issue will be the structural rot
  12. Scott Danforth

    Do they make boat nav light wiring harness kits?

    No
  13. Scott Danforth

    winter cover

    Get the boat wrapped
  14. Scott Danforth

    3.0 engine removal

    Pull outdrive, disconnect fuel, wiring , cables, etc. Undo motor mount fasteners Lift out motor And yes, drive must come off first
  15. Scott Danforth

    Electrical Schematic Help

    Electrical schematics for the whole boat never existed See the ABYC standard wiring colors in the electrical forum stickies
  16. Scott Danforth

    Do they make boat nav light wiring harness kits?

    They sell primary wire, switches and terminals
  17. Scott Danforth

    Are 88 to 95 4.3 mercruiser stock roller or flat tappet cams?

    Why are you shouting?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Milky gear oil

    Get the kit for an Alpha 1 Gen 2
  19. Scott Danforth

    Smoking Engine and Mercruiser ignition switch question

    I often have to tape the muffs
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 170/470 Starter Question

    Cleaning the electrical connections from the battery to the helm is normal boat maintenance
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