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  1. Scott Danforth

    1979 3.0 140 mercruiser engine swap to 1988 3.0 engine

    As for the 3.0 base motor. the 1988 is same as the 1974. Unbolt remove old, bolt in the new.
  2. Scott Danforth

    My new ‘66 jupiter gem

    Great work. Any chance you managed to splash the boat?
  3. Scott Danforth

    any tire preference for vans at the boat ramp?

    Just don't use slimy ramps. Or do as a family friend did with his 2wd truck, and have a front mounted trailer hitch to use on some ramps. Keeps the drive wheels on good pavement There are slick ramps that 4 wheel drive is needed. Regarding tires, you will be adding weight. You may need to...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Truck reporting over hitch weight

    My next truck will be made just for these reasons. 1996-1997 Dodge Cummins chassis, warmed over compound turbo 12-valve, manual transmission or Allison, 1948-1984 Chevrolet 4100 cab and front clip, custom bed
  5. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    amazon
  6. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    yes, actually more. however the solenoids you need to test have the buss bar connecting them together but do not assume its the solenoids as there could be many many reasons. start with measuring voltage.
  7. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    and what is the voltage at the motor? and what is the voltage at the solenoid contacts?
  8. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    No, you need T4 dino squeezin's with zinc for your flat tappet motor
  9. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    No, engine does not need to be running
  10. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    welcome aboard prior to throwing parts at it, check the voltage at the motor. is your new motor OEM? or amazon junk? does the shaft and hammer coupling turn? is your clutch pack locked up? the factory service manual has a schematic. https://outboardbooks.com/
  11. Scott Danforth

    Best way to fix this paint loss/rust 2012 F150

    aluminum bed started in 2015 sand down flaking paint re-etch any exposed metal spray sealing primer sand spray 2nd coat of primer sand spray 3 light coats of color spray 4 light coats of clear sand buff wax.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Truck reporting over hitch weight

    stock class 3 hitch is limited way under what the truck can haul. what is the class rating of the hitch under your truck? what is the setting on your electric stuff that is telling you that you are over-weight? what is your actual tongue weight? below stollen from the Curt website...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Help winterizing 2013(?) VP 4.3 mpi

    Block and mani plugs, drain j-hose, both hoses at raw water pump (or pull raw water pump cover) In many cases, easier than Mercruiser
  14. Scott Danforth

    How big of a problem do I have?

    Yes, but it may be pulling the transmission to do so You can try using a wet-dry shop vac to pull the washer, nut, and rubber stopper once you drain the fluid You may be able to get a claw grabber and pull the rubber stopper You may be able to use a flexible magnet to get the washer & nut...
  15. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Rotella 15w-40 diesel would be my recommendation
  16. Scott Danforth

    Outboard conversion w/out a bracket??

    there is a reason that two identical boats, one I/O and one outboard. the outboard will have 100hp as its max rating, the I/O can have 2000hp. the outboard is trying to pry the top of the transom off the boat the I/O is pushing the boat forward from the bottom of the transom and the stringers
  17. Scott Danforth

    Concerns with exhaust

    Mercruiser offered the tube on big block units and people use it on the smaller motors. they did not change to it. its just an alternate offering.
  18. Scott Danforth

    2023 Splash of the Year Nominations!

    If you followed his thread, the one has lots of confusion after it started.
  19. Scott Danforth

    2023 Splash of the Year Nominations!

    No, its an iBoats first. if we pitch in and get him a Starcraft, he could probably help out the SC SOTY as they dont have an accepted nomination
  20. Scott Danforth

    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    Still about 36" down for the year here in Bradentucky
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