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  1. Scott Danforth

    slow drop on T&T, 1982 50 hp

    agree, either cross-port checks leaking or cylinder seals leaking. being a 40 year old cylinder, going with the seals probably broke down
  2. Scott Danforth

    oil pan SBC

    Center is a 4x4 truck pan and is more of the standard "marine" (industrial engine) offering Usually the dipstick determines the pan
  3. Scott Danforth

    Source for mooring chain/hardware?

    Next time your down here, we can head up to St Pete and I can show you a few marine hardware places
  4. Scott Danforth

    Spectrum Gelcoat Repair Kits?

    my guess the de-emphasis on the color match kits is that too many faded boat owners complained that the new gel wasnt a match to the faded boat or the inventory was getting old here is a link direct to spectrums kits https://spectrumcolor.com/collections/patch-paste-kit I personally prefer to...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Fuel efficiency for long-ish trip

    your best economy will be at idle your worst economy will be climbing the hole your best combination of speed and economy is somewhere between 2500 and 3800 RPM depending on wind, current, speed, load, etc. and will change with the wind your best economy/speed/load can only be determined with a...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Sound deadening

    OEMs use https://soundown.com/
  7. Scott Danforth

    Materials

    Poly is used with 1708 Epoxy is used with 1700
  8. Scott Danforth

    In storage 13 years, oil turned to jelly

    I would pull the motor and yank the pan
  9. Scott Danforth

    Power Steering fluid question

    Factory manual http://publications.brunswick.com/ However, if your fluid is red, ATF, if the fluid is honey colored, SAE 30 weight oil If your fluid is black .... Then change and flush and fill with ATF or SAE 30
  10. Scott Danforth

    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    It is not a common issue
  11. Scott Danforth

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Chris hasn't been here in years You will only get Mercruiser parts from your dealer or a dealer with an on-line presence. Not Amazon
  12. Scott Danforth

    Seeking advice on seemingly large hull/structural repair! Help please! 1979 Marquis Catalina.

    Build supports from the trailer frame to the hull. The rollers are point loading the hull
  13. Scott Danforth

    Arcadia/Traverse Suitability?

    The V6 in the Acadia will puke oil if pressed into tow duty
  14. Scott Danforth

    Problems with oversized boat motor

    Local LEOs will use the USCG calculations
  15. Scott Danforth

    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    You are using Power Steering return hose, correct? It's rated about 100 psi with a 400 psi burst Regular hose won't cut it.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Opinions on Volvo Penta engines and drives

    AQ series or SX series drives? The 290 based drives are bulletproof
  17. Scott Danforth

    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    Use a 3M red wheel after the file
  18. Scott Danforth

    Airbrushing graphics?

    can always find an old sign painter and have them pinstripe it.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1988 Bayliner Capri with a 2.3L OMC Ford cobra

    you can get the factory manual here https://outboardbooks.com/
  20. Scott Danforth

    Omc stringer info

    go here for the factory manual. https://outboardbooks.com/ as far as pre 400/800, not even sure where you can get parts.
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