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  1. Scott Danforth

    Service Manual 1984 90 HP Mercury

    Did you look here? https://publications.brunswick.com/
  2. Scott Danforth

    something new coming in electric OB

    They were testing an electric boat down here in Sarasota. It's been towed in twice because of dead batteries Plus the thing is fugly
  3. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Replacing exhaust manifolds - ditch nylon drain plugs?

    I would use some silicone grease on the plug. The O-rings is what seals the plug. I would use permatex #3 on the elbow theeads
  4. Scott Danforth

    Service manual for 7.5 HP

    Brown stripe is 84/85 There are two drive shaft diameters (therefore two pump kits), so you need to measure the drive shaft BEFORE you buy the water pump Old mercs web site has a good batch of manuals posted
  5. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Fiberglass is hard on chains
  6. Scott Danforth

    Just curious

    Survived the boating boom of the early 80s with hundreds of random people buying boats and not following proper etiquette Survived the resurgence of boating every decade since, including the latest round. Each decade brings a new batch of newbies, they buy cheap boats, run into issues and many...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Tool recommendations

    Factory manual Fundamental mechanical skills As for tools, depends on how deep you want to dive in Every person the wants to wrench on internal combustion motors needs compression gauge, timing lights, spark gap tester, DVM, IR thermometer, work bench, adjustable pin spanners, etc. and is you...
  8. Scott Danforth

    9670 Carb question

    That is just a casting number 2 barrel or 4- barrel?
  9. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3 GL conversion to Holley Sniper 2 efi

    Look for R75006 not just 75006
  10. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3 GL conversion to Holley Sniper 2 efi

    I have the benefit of having a pile of gaskets, jets, air bleeds, PV's for Holley 2300/4150/4160 carbs. The Holley 2300 and 4150 carbs are like Mr potato head. I no longer buy kits
  11. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3 GL conversion to Holley Sniper 2 efi

    Power valve requirement varies from motor to motor. I would run a 45 on the 4.3
  12. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3 GL conversion to Holley Sniper 2 efi

    A Holley carb can be gone thru for as little as $10 in gaskets, or the whole $40 kit (VP charges 2.5x ). I buy gaskets in bulk (Hint, look up your carb list number to get the correct kit cheap). The kit for your 500CFM Holley 2300 is $38 Agree on passing a fishing line thru the passages The...
  13. Scott Danforth

    How to fix trolling motor cable on CC boat.

    Use the black wire to pull the fish Use the fish to pull both red and black
  14. Scott Danforth

    Battery Configuration

    Me, I would convert the motor to LiFePOs and use a DC-DC converter to power the electronics and leave the starting battery to solely start the motor. less money and less weight and no "click....awe crap"
  15. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3 GL conversion to Holley Sniper 2 efi

    What are the benefits you are trying to get by spending $2k on a sniper system? (Sniper, plus hp pump, plus regulator, plus fuel return)
  16. Scott Danforth

    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    drive came from alaska? 1.5:1 ratio
  17. Scott Danforth

    How to fix trolling motor cable on CC boat.

    if you are working thru the receptacle mounting hole, you need to be able to see. you can get a borescope camera for your phone and one of the little claw grabbers and try it. if it was me, I would tie a piece of string on the black wire, pull the black and red wire out, to where you can work...
  18. Scott Danforth

    3 battery connection question?

    why?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Need Air Compressor Help

    if you truly have CDO, you would re-arrange the letters
  20. Scott Danforth

    Need Air Compressor Help

    glad you found it.
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