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  1. Scott Danforth

    gamefisher manual

    look up eska outboards. because that is what it is.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Starter fluid everytime....

    Using starting fluid on a 2-stroke will kill it
  3. Scott Danforth

    Looking at buying a 2006 Bayliner Cierra 2455 that has seen better days at auction with an eye to restore it. Not sure what to look for.

    boat is a 1988. it will cost more to fix than its worth. also, it has a 305 cubic inch motor, not a 305hp motor three things that say run: its a 1980's bayliner its OMC powered it has sat outside for a long time it will cost you about $3000 to fix the hull, about another $2500 in...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Ballast Resistor

    pull the distributor cap. if you have points, you should have a ballast resistor or ballast wire. if you have electronic distributor from volvo, then no ballast resistor/wire. if aftermarket pertronix, it will need a ballast resistor.
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    How to prime fuel after winter / fogging

    great point. the AQ151 did come with points
  6. Scott Danforth

    Hi-Lex side mount control

    trim wires will be green for down and blue for up
  7. Scott Danforth

    1987 Mercruiser V8 260 drain plugs

    about the end of the starter, just above the oil pan rail
  8. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    The Admiral's closet is coming together slowly. Tonight is anniversary dinner at Owens Fish Camp
  9. Scott Danforth

    How to prime fuel after winter / fogging

    that is not USCG or IMO approved. a squeeze ball in an I/O is a fire hazzard
  10. Scott Danforth

    Dixie / Malibu 13… l

    Look up the specs on fiberglassics. minimum HP is 75% of the max rated
  11. Scott Danforth

    Old Glasspar boat

    that sagging windshield frame says the stringers, transom and floor are rotten. plan on a full restoration
  12. Scott Danforth

    1993 Hydra Sport DV185 soft spot repair

    did you replace the stringers and the transom? those rotted long before the floor did
  13. Scott Danforth

    How to prime fuel after winter / fogging

    crank for 10 seconds, let it rest for 60. repeat (this will get the fuel pump to pull fuel and get the oil flowing in the motor then pump the throttle and start normally.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    Propane works well too. unlit propane torch. run it inside the wheel, then strike a match and toss it.
  15. Scott Danforth

    1987 Mercruiser V8 260 drain plugs

    the 4 drain locations are the two at the bottom of the block, and one on each exhaust manifold.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Dixie / Malibu 13… l

    short shaft. the transom on there will measure about 15"
  17. Scott Danforth

    2007 Mercruise 5.0 TKS engine issues

    sitting for a year ? bad fuel or plugged carb passages would be my first thought
  18. Scott Danforth

    Sylvan Mirage 8420

    Unbolt it and verify you have a problem first before firing up tools of destruction.
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