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  1. Scott Danforth

    Run Merc 3.0LX on external fuel tank

    still not legal on an I/O, and the mechanical pump will suck fuel over 22 feet. so not needed.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Math problem

    FWIW, I have an outboard at 24:1, one at 50:1. Both smoke about the same at idle chain saws at 32:1, weed whackers at 32:1 and a moped at 40:1. They also do not produce much smoke I love the smell of 2-strokes That little extra oil in the fuel won't hurt
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mounting cleats on my dock

    Depend on the water that the dock is in. Buddy of mine has a 40 foot dock that turns into a T. Lake will see Summer storms that can have 80-100mph winds Dock has a row of cleats every 6-8 feet, 2 stakes in land, 2 cleats on the T. Boat is kept off the dock about 4' with the lines. Only tied...
  4. Scott Danforth

    O2 Sensor codes . . .

    7/8" box wrench or deep well socket and a cut-off wheel if you don't have a band saw
  5. Scott Danforth

    Lake Ontario

    I havent boated Ontario, however been on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Erie. There have been days where a 17 foot was big enough. there are days that the 26 foot we were in wasnt big enough. that was up in Deaths Door in lake Michigan leaving the bay of Green Bay. what was 1-1/2' of...
  6. Scott Danforth

    New to me used 2.3l

    follow the procedure on the cobra cables that @Lou C posted
  7. Scott Danforth

    Boat age vs financing.

    you can get a personal loan, however lenders will not finance a 20 year old boat
  8. Scott Danforth

    Tips On Replacing Starter

    its in his signature
  9. Scott Danforth

    Math problem

    Only at idle
  10. Scott Danforth

    Math problem

    Or just run it
  11. Scott Danforth

    Inflatable Boat Trailer Suggestions

    A harbor freight trailer
  12. Scott Danforth

    Tips On Replacing Starter

    NAPA will have one in stock
  13. Scott Danforth

    New to me used 2.3l

    Make sure to service the points
  14. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser v8 350 installed, exhaust note options

    Most exhaust systems require the motor out to install. Switching from the exhaust bellows to the exhaust tube will give you most of the sound for about $100 and can be done with the drive installed A good captains call system will run you about $1700 not including any incidentals required...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Helmut pin removal

    Take a bit of flat bar, weld in two pins to make a spanner and work it back and forth
  16. Scott Danforth

    Water Pressure Sensor . . .

    The wetted parts are steel, that's why they fail
  17. Scott Danforth

    Humminbird Low Battery Alarm Setting?

    Guys, this thread is 11 years old. Read the rules
  18. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Look for salt water boats that the owners left the manifolds go too long. I was looking at a 32 foot with twins that had two dead 8.1's. whole boat was being sold for $10k Deck upholstery was starting to go. Was looking at about another $12-15k to get the boat water ready
  19. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The simplest and fastest 3-step process works for converting anything Step 1, sell what you have for a small pile of cash Step 2, empty wallet on pile making the pile bigger Step 3, buy what you want
  20. Scott Danforth

    Best way to gain a little speed with 40hp engine

    All marine tachs come in is 4000rpm for diesels, 5000rpm for some large motors, 7000rpm for most motors and outboards, 8000 RPM and 10000 RPM for race motors The tachs are generic The gauge max has nothing to do with the WOT RPM of your motor Which is 5500 RPM when you look it up
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