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  1. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    that is a freeze busted block. as Bondo stated, get another running motor and swap it.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Starter options for 2000 5.0 GL?

    First, troubleshoot what the issue is. most likely bad connection and or a bad slave solenoid. most likely its just a bad connection. NO, you cant use the insides of an automotive starter. I paid less than $200 for a polished stainless performance starter I dont think I paid more than $60...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Stern Drive transom lower right bolt fell out

    you will be removing the motor to get access to the area as well as to make sure that you do not have a rotten transom.
  4. Scott Danforth

    High idle

    Get Rinda No, IAC. Idle Air Control
  5. Scott Danforth

    High idle

    If the throttle is closed and the motor still runs above idle. Something is broken. Look at the IAC, plug in Rinda, see what is out of the ordinary. Check fuel pressure, see if you have a leaking injector or a wonky regulator
  6. Scott Danforth

    High idle

    Is your throttle cable holding the throttle open?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Question about water in bilge

    with the boat in the water and the engine running. is your crank mounted raw water pump dripping? if so, it needs a seal. if water is running in from the transom area, you need bellows a bellows kit is under $200 for OEM parts
  8. Scott Danforth

    My next table project

    you may be too wide to run thru a standard planer. I have used a floor sander to level a similar project in the past
  9. Scott Danforth

    Wiper arm grommet/seal

    the manufacturer of the wiper is who supplied the EPDM rubber seal initially. I would get a rubber washer myself or some butyl putty. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/rubber-washers/weather-resistant-rubber-sealing-washers/
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruser 470/ 170 compatible parts

    your 170 hp motor is known as the 470
  11. Scott Danforth

    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    I use a $40 inline fish scale and a bit of string myself
  12. Scott Danforth

    OMC or Yamaha

    Gen VI has Slightly better block webbing then the Gen V Priority mains oiling is updated Roller motor vs flat tappet Forged crank vs crank Better heads (the Gen V had peanut ports). The stock L29 heads have a vortec like combustion chamber Back to the Mark IV style of head gasket...
  13. Scott Danforth

    OMC or Yamaha

    If you want to use it as. An anchor, the Yamaha weighs a bit more If you want to use it as wall art. The OMC may look better If you want to use them on a boat..... Neither. Since your boat has a Yamaha. I would look for a complete Bravo setup with a bad motor. However the Gen V motor is...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Faria Voltmeter repair possible?

    There are plenty of gauge repair shops
  15. Scott Danforth

    Am I under proped?

    Very the tach is correct Did you get the exact same prop? Or a similar prop?
  16. Scott Danforth

    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Careful in this heat/humidity until those sea breezes bring in dryer air My deodorant stopped working about 4 hours ago
  17. Scott Danforth

    Best hitch protector?

    Could always strap this to the hitch.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    I would get new bellows
  19. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Well....... The block is non-useable for anything but fitment. The pan is mostly intact and can be modded as a starter mount The crank has heavy scars There are at least 3 wrist pin snap rings amongst the bits The crack on the outside AC compressor boss stems from the hole on the inside
  20. Scott Danforth

    Thinner for bottom paint, what to use??

    you are not supposed to thin bottom paint
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