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  1. Scott Danforth

    Pistons on Ford 302 / Mercruiser 188

    most likely a reman or a prior OMC motor from the pics, the boat is trashed. the moss growing on the deck means the deck was done as a deckover at least once and that has failed.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Need ideas on problem with 5.7L Mercruiser shutting down

    the 2-wire were problematic, which is why the 3-wire design came out back in about 2003
  3. Scott Danforth

    buying a full mooring cover from online seller: Q's

    I would contact the local canvas/upholstery shop and have them quote it.
  4. Scott Danforth

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    my VW Jetta with the VR6 had the original clutch when I sold it with 240K of well-beaten auto-crossed miles. the daily is the second dual mass flywheel car I have owned. and I will be looking for an aftermarket flywheel and multi-disc clutch.
  5. Scott Danforth

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Not a fan of dual mass flywheels. in theory, it makes sense. in practice, they rattle, cant be refinished and fail often. Im 42k on a new dual mass flywheel & clutch on the whip and its already slipping.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Need ideas on problem with 5.7L Mercruiser shutting down

    there is no auto-temp shut-down sensor. you have an electrical problem. does your ignition sensor still have 2 wires or was it upgraded to the 3-wire sensor? https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-mercruiser-thunderbolt-ignition-systems-work.676476/
  7. Scott Danforth

    Companies who ship outboards

    Find an iBoats member that is near by, can inspect, build a crate, etc. then offer beer money. I did that with body parts once.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Motor knocking. Mercruiser 3.0 alpha 1

    Pull the drive and check. If knocking continues, pul the motor
  9. Scott Danforth

    DP-SM prop shaft seals replacement

    Get a factory service manual from Volvo Penta. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  10. Scott Danforth

    1995 3.0 cobra coolant system.... (and hello)

    I always pulled the impeller, put the cover, screws, impeller, and the drain plugs in a bag zip-tied with the key to the steering wheel
  11. Scott Danforth

    Hydra Sport 185 soft spot between captain seats.

    The floor is always the last to rot years after the stringers and transom Plan on a full gut and restoration
  12. Scott Danforth

    Crosby Sled identification

    If you have a 5 digit serial number, you do not have a HIN
  13. Scott Danforth

    Fogging thru carburetor

    Newbies don't read the rules or stickies If it isn't a facetube video, they won't read
  14. Scott Danforth

    OMC vs Volvo drives

    Volvo didn't merge. They did a joint venture, which ended when OMC went out of business. In the mid to late 90s, OMC drives were mostly Volvo drives. Avoid anything Ford powered from the 90s I myself would recommend boats from 2010 or later
  15. Scott Danforth

    4.3 GL-C - Distributor clamp bolt

    Vice grips, then replace with the 3/8 or M10 (if the block has 90M)
  16. Scott Danforth

    Crosby Sled identification

    A 5 digit serial number is just a serial number from long before they had HINs. If you don't have proper paperwork, you have a 2023 yard planter
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