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  1. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    Get the motor out (45 minute job) and then determine what is needed
  2. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    What's to be confused about. It's a GM truck pan for 4x4 trucks with center drain vs side drain https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-264-132?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5MOlBhBTEiwAAJ8e1ga2eWSlhIyrnfEiGh7EBzNWZhvxHz4zzjsmlPeD4DuLbAC-9iASjBoCR3UQAvD_BwE The adapter is screwed into the drain plug
  3. Scott Danforth

    1987 Volvo penta aq125a starting problems

    Have you serviced the points?
  4. Scott Danforth

    Spray from the outboard

    Rule of thumb is 1" up for every 4 " of setback
  5. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    the dipstick tube should be routed to the drain.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercontrol Rewiring

    not much money to rewire it. switches available if you look.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Popped through the intake.

    If spraying with water causes it to run bad, start with dielectric grease in the plug wire boots. Water mist shouldn't cause it to run bad
  8. Scott Danforth

    Random overheat alarm 1998 Mercruiser 5.7

    I would look between the strainer and the drive to find your air leak. I would also invest in two pickup castings
  9. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    You need 4 grade 8 3/8-16 bolts 3/4 inch longer than the tubes on your engine stand. You also need 4 hardened washers
  10. Scott Danforth

    Where to get alternator for Mercruiser?

    Thanks for letting us know
  11. Scott Danforth

    Repairing damaged floatation foam

    Only way to fix water logged foam is to remove it and replace it
  12. Scott Danforth

    Is Vessel View worth it?

    Vessel view is just glorified screen showing gauge information
  13. Scott Danforth

    1999 5.0 Mercruiser engine dies/misfire

    Look for bad connections between the motor and the helm. This is the ignition switch, MOB switch, harness adapter plug, cannon plug, and the individual terminals on the motor
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercontrol Rewiring

    Both..... Depends on what you want to do
  15. Scott Danforth

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    Check fuel pressure..... Only after you have that information can you move on to the next step in troubleshooting
  16. Scott Danforth

    Random overheat alarm 1998 Mercruiser 5.7

    Should not be pulling air Is the strainer fed by the drive, or by a new and dedicated pickup?
  17. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    at 500hp, its not stock. doubt you used the TTY bolts that GM used in the trucks and boats
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    Check your fuel pressure to rule out high pressure issues If your float isn't set right, or your carbs needle and seat are leaking it will also flood
  19. Scott Danforth

    Clarion Amp

    The blue wire is the on signal from the head unit
  20. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    Stock bolts for the GXI should be TTY. Spend the $35 on a new set of GM head bolts
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