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  1. Scott Danforth

    4.3 mercruiser vs vortec pistons

    merc bought the heads from GM until 2015 when they built their own blocks and heads. the 00 truck motor you have has good vortec heads your cam from 1993 may work, however suggest you get a proper roller cam for your motor make sure to get a new circulating pump. the truck circulating pump...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta v6 240 alarm code reader

    welcome aboard there is no code reader. however you can buy Rinda Software and cables https://www.rinda.com/marine/marine.htm
  3. Scott Danforth

    1979 Renken Runabout Mercruiser 120 HP 4 Cylinder

    the floor is the last thing to rot check if they simply threw the new floor over the old floor. if so, walk away. Its called a deck-over since the ski locker is no longer there, I am going to guess this is a deck-over based on these two pictures, I assume its a deck-over ski locker missing...
  4. Scott Danforth

    engine swap need to find right prop

    and much higher the diesel the OP is mentioning is either Isuzu or VW (TDI) would need to have specs to verify the VAG diesels will spin nearly 5200 RPM
  5. Scott Danforth

    engine swap need to find right prop

    idle speed is 4-5 knots. so you are there. Just dont try to climb the hole, as you dont have enough motor
  6. Scott Danforth

    Quadrajet Secondaries Problem

    @LuvBoating your issue is you have a complete fuel system overhaul needed. With your tank full of 3 seasons of old goo that used to be fuel needs to be addressed. You need your fuel tank drained, mechanically cleaned and them chemically cleaned, your original carb needs to be cleaned by...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Ford 460 starter

    Is the starter bolted to the block? Are you saying the motor spins clockwise when you are looking at the front of the motor? If so, standard marine starter for LH (standard ) motor
  8. Scott Danforth

    Solar pool heater water flow question(s)

    The ones that are used down here come in widths if 18", 24", 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 Lengths from 4-16 feet They are just a big rubberized polypropylene molded part (no threaded anything). The main "web" is a bunch of hollow tubes between the headers. 2" id headers with about 15-18 tubers per...
  9. Scott Danforth

    1992 Sylvan VFC 17

    Generic floor hatches?
  10. Scott Danforth

    Solar pool heater water flow question(s)

    Why not use the solar mats made for pool systems?
  11. Scott Danforth

    1979 Mercury 70 EL Thunderbolt Kill Switch Install

    Wires should already be to the helm. Check the wiring schematic in the factory manual
  12. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon boat faucet, how do they work?

    Should be a fresh water tank, pump, and dash switch.
  13. Scott Danforth

    1986 Sea Ray Sundancer manual

    Did you go on sea rays web site? Only place for sea ray documents
  14. Scott Danforth

    4.3 mercruiser vs vortec pistons

    Bunk Pistons are still cheap flat tops with 4 valve reliefs What did the motor come from? What year boat do you have? Is the motor a true vortec headed motor or one with the vortec decals.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner floor replacement

    Without reinforcement under the deck, I wouldn't waste your time Being a 1987 Bayliner, suggest you check for rot
  16. Scott Danforth

    Need help with a 87 150 Merc has a couple issues

    Welcome aboard We don't know where on the planet you live, so we couldn't recommend anyone A 1987 motor is almost 40 years old. Pretty good for a motor designed to last 15 You will not find a mechanic or shop to work on old outboards primarily because it could cost you $1000 fo fix that...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Eco carb cleaners?

    simple green will take the finish off the carb and promote corrosion. pinesol will not however acetone works, so does diesel fuel.
  18. Scott Danforth

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    isnt freezing water wonderfull for cracking things you need new manifolds and elbows. most likely new block as well because blocks dont usually survive either.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1961 Starcraft Holiday gunwale damage

    looking at the pics, check the transom wood. that transom shouldnt be able to be pulled only on one side.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Changing my boat gauges.

    PO probably installed a motor from a car or truck as well. check the castings and the serial number
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