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  1. Scott Danforth

    Oil selection

    an 04 4.3 is a roller motor. the motor shines with synthetic.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Tach Issue

    image borrowed from this thread. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/wiring-harness-for-5-7gif.753494/
  3. Scott Danforth

    Tach Issue

    grey wire off of the coil
  4. Scott Danforth

    Can you help me identify this engine?

    3.0 liter motors were NEVER used in automobiles. they are one of GM's industruial motors find another 3.0 marine motor to drop in its place. the 3.0 is the entry level I/O motor. when it comes to 3.0 liter marine motors, 1991 is the dividing line. find a 1991 or newer and it will drop...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Dexter vault hub service interval

    Yes, I recommend reading the service manual. and yes, if you get a peace of mind changing lubricants more frequent, go ahead.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Trolling motor circuit breaker issue

    Joe, in your pic you have both positive and ground going to the circuit breaker. thats wrong
  7. Scott Danforth

    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    It's your thread, you are allowed to post in your old threads
  8. Scott Danforth

    SX-M repainting tips needed

    I use Moeller zinc dichromate primer (rattle can) Followed by an epoxy primer (touchup gun) and then base coat and a final coat of clear I do not moore my boat, those that do can comment on layers of bottom paint.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Cicada

  10. Scott Danforth

    Rotax 717 and 720 reliability

    Published reliability 27 years ago means nothing. How were they maintained the last 27 years?
  11. Scott Danforth

    Solar charged battery question

  12. Scott Danforth

    Solar charged battery question

    Use batter terminal grease on the battery lugs after you change the wiring
  13. Scott Danforth

    Anyone know how to open/repair this gauge?

    Check with marine surplus in Sarasota FL. The have NOS gauges that look similar
  14. Scott Danforth

    Engine Not Running

    check all the cylinders. and yes, a leak-down test is needed. should be about 150 psi in all the cylinders
  15. Scott Danforth

    Finally, a Funnel Solution!

    I have a cheap clear tub/tote thingy with a lid and 2 layers of the blue shop towels on the bottom I keep grease guns and funnels in the same tote I simply wipe out the funnels and toss them in the tote and close the lid.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Trim Tab Brackets

    The force on the brackets is low, and at the angle, primarily the bolts are in shear. No need to drill extra holes.
  17. Scott Danforth

    WOT RPM Low. MAG350 MPI B3

    34psi is low
  18. Scott Danforth

    Cobalt 226…Adding underwater exhaust

    so you have captains call, and just need to flip the switch to run quieter thru the leg
  19. Scott Danforth

    yamaha 3.0 l4 blew head gasket help!

    I dont think the gasket is available from Yamaha anymore. Yamaha pretty much got sued for blatantly copying other outdrive companies and quit selling in the US about the time your boat was made in the early 90s. most of the parts have been NLA for about 10-15 years
  20. Scott Danforth

    Cobalt 226…Adding underwater exhaust

    easiest way is to add turn down tips.
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