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  1. Scott Danforth

    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    in other thread, I posted the link to the DIY sticky information in the restoration forum. everything you need is in that restoration sticky (3rd down) in links 14, 15, 17, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b for fiberglass work.
  2. Scott Danforth

    85 hp yamaha 2 stroke not cranking when cold out side.

    Motor spinning fast enough? About 250 rpm?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Need help with my situation

    Can of ether and some Scott blue shop rags
  4. Scott Danforth

    What is this?

    They are fairly cheap. https://www.amazon.com/Tidal-Wake-Underwater-Protection-Stainless/dp/B079Y5N4NG
  5. Scott Danforth

    What is this?

    May be wired to the all around. May be the aux switch Who knows how the prior owner wired it
  6. Scott Danforth

    What is this?

    That is an under water light mounted in the drain plug flange It may be there for fishing or swimming, or wanting something "cool"
  7. Scott Danforth

    Gas Tank Replacement on a MR220

    pull the tank sender, and look. may not need anything but a mild cleaning.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    the business model of selling direct to the rental market probably cuts down on warranty claims as there is a dedicated maintenance crew for the mechanical stuff, and all the soft surfaces are not covered under warranty in a commercial use application are they built any better? probably built...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 357 question

    the thunderbolt ignition is 10x better than the delco. Not sure what brand Sierra is private labeling. I know that the recent line of Sierra distributors are the old Mallory YL units (sold at twice the price)
  10. Scott Danforth

    Hull Blister Repair

    you need to avoid any auto body filler as they use talc for part of the filler material. you can mix your own. filler using milled fibers, cabosil and resin (AKA peanutbutter) depending on how bad the fiberglass is, you may have to go over with cloth. post pics is the best way to get the best...
  11. Scott Danforth

    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    yes, the ESA module simply has two switches that ground out the ignition as you shift to make the motor stumble to get it into gear.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 357 question

    I agree, they could. But for some dumb reason they don't. Then again, they have 5 part numbers for the same oildyne hydraulic pump
  13. Scott Danforth

    Random

    Clenpiq? If so .. it will be about 2am when it finally goes...... Make sure the dog isn't sleeping between you and the kamode
  14. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a ramp systm that slides up under bow of pontoon boat

    Plenty in the $500-$709 range (was $300 before COVID) Just google pontoon ramps
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 357 question

    Merc used to use crane cams. Difference in ignition modules is one has shift interrupt, one does not. A bravo requires no shift interrupt whereas the alpha does require a shift interrupt
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 357 question

    the 357 is a merc reman vortec headed roller motor with flames on the beauty cover a simple cam change will get you to over 300hp. however the published limit of the alpha drive is 300hp. being a roller motor, you should only need the cam and a carb spacer to add plenum volume to be about...
  17. 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

    The OP wants to build his project. so we can encourage him. For the motor and drive, find a good post 1992 motor and drive. it will be cheaper than rebuilding the 1989 motor. can find good longtails on junk boats under $1000 (Free if you take the boat). cost to rebuild a 3.0 with pistons...
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