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  1. Scott Danforth

    New/Returned Manifolds Need Threads Fixed 5.0 GXI

    I always acetone test
  2. Scott Danforth

    89 180 Horizon w/ 4.3 OMC

    You can. Preferably from a manual transmission truck You just need the short block and heads (no accessories, electrics, or intake) Swap out the core plugs for brass, swap the head gaskets for marine. Use a marine water pump. Swap over your accessories, add spacers where needed to get your...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Leaking at a rivet

    Rebuck the river
  4. Scott Danforth

    Fuel Issue Please help need to use boat asap

    This post is 11 years old. Re-read the rules
  5. Scott Danforth

    Second mortgage for a carb?

    I suspect the tank is full of water and crud, so the anti siphon valve is plugged, the carb is plugged
  6. Scott Danforth

    89 180 Horizon w/ 4.3 OMC

    Vortec heads are 1996 and later. 4 intake bolts per head
  7. Scott Danforth

    New/Returned Manifolds Need Threads Fixed 5.0 GXI

    Fresh water only.... I would not waste my money. Freshwater manifolds last 40 years or when someone screws up winterizing $300 gets you parts for new motor
  8. Scott Danforth

    Garelick pedestal seat

    The black corrugated thing is the bushing
  9. Scott Danforth

    280 outdrive

    I think the mid section is different. however the gearbox and lower unit are the same. look at the parts breakdown
  10. Scott Danforth

    Best boat lettering removal?

    3M woodgrain and stripe remover. then use the 3M woodgrain and stripe adhesive remover alternately, WD40 and time....
  11. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    no need to worry about chain, oil pump or RMS your motor is just a puppy....... let it grow old before you worry about those things. you dont change oil pump on your car when you only have 20,000 miles. no need to worry on a motor that only has 570 hours before removing pan, inspect it. may...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Not sure I would use a shop vac with arcing brushes and open framed motor for emptying a fuel tank. The fuel vapors go thru the motor. It's a miracle you didn't blow up
  13. Scott Danforth

    1991 mercury tilt problems

    The main harness connector is molded. Buy a new harness
  14. Scott Danforth

    dirty tank

    Pull sender Siphon out all fluid Mix simple green and hot water. Fill tank 1/4 full Reinstall sender Drive down gravel road with potholes Repeat 3rd time, use denatured alcohol on last drive Siphon out, and let dry Then fill up and go boating
  15. Scott Danforth

    Are cheap carburetors good?

    Cheap not good, Good not cheap Carb cleaner and gasket set is $50 and all you need
  16. Scott Danforth

    Trouble coming on plane

    It's never the coil. Check compression However with a 28, I would expect F3 vs F4s
  17. Scott Danforth

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    just call Mallory (now a division of MSD/Holley) and get new springs for your YH
  18. Scott Danforth

    live well pumps

    get a high-speed pickup and a sea chest and your problem goes away or shut-off the drains and intake when you are underway.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Painting my 1989 Bayliner, Need some advice

    for painting a house maybe. then again, it put so much paint in the air that there was overspray 2 blocks away.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Fuel line adapters?

    switch the connectors on the motors so they are all common.
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