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  1. Scott Danforth

    Oil dripping from exhaust exit

    Do you have power steering? If so, check the pump reservoir
  2. Scott Danforth

    Heat

    The Curt? PM me
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Hoist Recommendations

    Buy a used A-frame gantry and hoist. Use it, then sell it for what you paid for it. Or pull the trailer gires, run the trailer on the hubs and rent a tall engine hoist
  4. Scott Danforth

    Heat transfer dope

    If it's still pliable, it's still good
  5. Scott Danforth

    Cable pulley system?

    Not sure I would worry about it on a jon boat
  6. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a 35 to 38 foot boat that I can trailer

    Yep
  7. Scott Danforth

    Heat

    Takes about 3 weeks for humans to adjust to hotter or colder temps
  8. Scott Danforth

    Heat transfer dope

    Heat transfer paste is available at any electrical supply. (Heat sink grease)
  9. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a 35 to 38 foot boat that I can trailer

    Chap has powered arches. The SeaRay above doesn't. That SeaRay isn't really "trailerable" as the total height on trailer is over legal of 13'-6" with the radar, etc. And the width is almost 11 feet
  10. Scott Danforth

    Heat

    Suck it up. Temps in the mid to upper 90s (37C), dew point in the low 80s (29C), heat index at 104 (40C). Running the sprinklers twice a day to keep the grass from burning Shop at work registered 96 on the wall clock at 10am this morning. Fans don't keep the swamp from forming in the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    1990 Force 120HP trim and tilt not keeping motor up no leaks

    Your pump either has bad load holding check valves, or your cylinder seals at the piston are leaking
  12. Scott Danforth

    I have a 1989 mercruser tops out at 3000 rpm

    What are the compression numbers today? How old is the fuel? TB IV or points? If points, when did you service them last
  13. Scott Danforth

    starting problem with 3.0 mercruiser

    All but 1 still working, dropped into the belts of a running motor and it got the leads yanked hard
  14. Scott Danforth

    starting problem with 3.0 mercruiser

    They used to give them away at Harbor freight. I have a good fluke and 10 of the cheap ones
  15. Scott Danforth

    Marine Carpet Glue For Wood Decking

    Dap Weldwood is one of the best carpet contact adhesives
  16. Scott Danforth

    starting problem with 3.0 mercruiser

    Volt meter on the purple wire . Key on, should have battery voltage.
  17. Scott Danforth

    starting problem with 3.0 mercruiser

    where did you get the aftermarket carb? if you got it from Amazon or ebay, it may be a problem. however your key switch needs replacing.
  18. Scott Danforth

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

    dont plan on fiberglassing in the winter unless you can keep the area heated to between 75 and 80 for a good 10 hours yes, the floor will have rotted 5 years after the transom and stringers rotted. your floor was decked over, which means the original floor rotted 5-10 years ago. should you go...
  19. Scott Danforth

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

    just an FYI, plan on spending $4-6k restoring the boat if you do the work yourself. and about 1-2 years of your weekends
  20. Scott Danforth

    Making engine beds

    plywood laminated is going to be much stronger than 6x6 material
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