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  1. Scott Danforth

    Intro and question

    The controls may have a neutral safety switch With a new to you boat, I would replace the raw water pump, do a lower unit fuel change, and go thru all the wire connections
  2. Scott Danforth

    7.4 Mercruiser Engine Life Expectancy

    Take it out and run it hard. Numbers should come back up. However your gauge could be off too
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 Mpi issue

    The dizzy body is plastic. I would swap to a biller dizzy body
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mystery Problem on Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 5.7L

    We're the injector stock GM or questionable Chinazon / Chebay
  5. Scott Danforth

    Where would you rather fish the 3rd week in October

    You assume we actually catch anything
  6. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon I/O 140hp

    new problem on an old boat, or new to you boat with a problem? start with what are the compression numbers on all cylinders what is fuel pressure pull your fuel filter, and check its contents for pure fuel (in a clear container) check that the throttle cable pulls the carburetor throttle all...
  7. Scott Danforth

    delco est timing specs

    you set the EST to 1 degree with the shunt connected. regarding the EST, you should be all-in at 24 degrees about 2800 RPM however check your fuel filter content, and the fuel pressure.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Where would you rather fish the 3rd week in October

    I suggest Manatee Florida..... fishing off Longboat pass, then taking your catch to Marivista to have them cook it for you..... or swing by Swardfish in Cortez..... or if needed, we go in the mangroves on kayaks.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mystery Problem on Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 5.7L

    BTW, it's almost never the coil Bravo drives have a cone clutch, so no shift interrupt switch What are the compression numbers? Motor will run on 2 cylinders on muffs
  10. Scott Danforth

    2009 4.3 gxi-j cant get it over 3k rpms

    Pull the plugs and get compression numbers Hook up mechanical fuel gauge and read pressure both at idle and under load
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mystery Problem on Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 5.7L

    Mercruiser bought the base engine from GM. The coil is an AC Delco unit
  12. Scott Danforth

    2009 4.3 gxi-j cant get it over 3k rpms

    New to you boat or a new problem? Compression numbers? Fuel pressure? Changed fuel filter and inspected contents for pure fuel? Trim setting when taking off?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 distributor

    You still do not understand the requirements and laws for a marine motor
  14. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 distributor

    I suggest you start researching col reg 33 sub part I You obviously do not understand J1171 or mechanical advance or marine requirements
  15. Scott Danforth

    Engine Hours

    If a motor is maintained, 5000 hours or more is common. About 10,000-15000 for diesels
  16. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 distributor

    They are J1171 compliant so you don't blow up
  17. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 distributor

    You can't use automotive distributors in a marine application
  18. Scott Danforth

    Pressure treated plywood in aluminum boat

    Old-timers formula, straight linsead oil, or simple rustoleum oil based For the exterior plywood ACX, or cheaper BCX
  19. Scott Danforth

    Boat with paint cracks and hull damage

    go here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b. the gel cracked because the fiberglass is moving. the fiberglass is moving because the wooden structure is rotten.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Fuse panel

    look under the helm. look at back of the radio (many have fuse holders in the harness)
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