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  1. Scott Danforth

    I spent the last 24 years driving at 29.25 miles per hour

    you need to put more miles on it.
  2. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I know the engineers that developed the Merc OB's (some used to work for me at one time) I will stick with I/O's
  3. Scott Danforth

    SX-M Outdrive "Impossible" Removal

    Wisdom comes from Experience..... Experience comes from Mistakes and Bad decisions..... (I also buy basket cases and deal with corrosion, etc.)
  4. Scott Danforth

    Oil, pressure safety switch

    or the third link here. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/generic-boat-wiring-information-updated-verified.726970/post-5512928
  5. Scott Danforth

    SX-M Outdrive "Impossible" Removal

    Kroil or a 50/50 mix of Acetone and ATF work better than PB Blaster keep soaking and trying the wood block. it took years of neglect and corrosion to get it stuck. it will take days of working on it to get the drive off the pivot housing. you could also have the shaft rusted into the...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Eagle trailer surge brakes

    could be a couple of things happening. need to inspect. could be the soft line from the master cylinder or to the wheel cylinder. could be corrosion in the bore/piston area. could be a damaged line or leaking fitting do you boat in salt water? if so, do you wash the trailer after you get home?
  7. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, the 338 I/O's selling down here are a bit higher than $110K. closer to $170K. However if you still go thru the conversion, Im still going to read the threads..... LOL
  8. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    use termidor expanding foam insecticide followed by great-stuff expanding foam pest block.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Alpha One - Trim sensor adjustment with no Trim Gauge

    look in the manual.
  10. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, you know the prices of used 338 outboards are coming down. it may be less money to simply sell what you have and buy what you want. there is a 2019 for $249k and a 2022 for $279k (with new custom interior)
  11. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    would that be 0.308" or 0.355" that correspond with a slug diameter?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Starting a 1974 Tri-Hull Restoration, it's a Stryker Mark IV model. Need help with any information or an owners manual.

    I didnt see where the floor was tabbed and fiberglassed in place
  13. Scott Danforth

    No oil on dip stick after adding 6 liters

    let the motor sit a few minutes. then read the dipstick
  14. Scott Danforth

    State Towing Rules, updated

    Updated links per redneck joe Here is the correct link however the second link is AAA and much more user freindly. Towing World Official Website https://exchange.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/AAA-Towing-Laws-8.2012.pdf
  15. Scott Danforth

    Question about prop nut tabs

    You only need one or the tabs bent to keep the nut in check
  16. Scott Danforth

    Compression test

    Check your gauge New motor would be 150 psi on cranking compression If adding oil brings the numbers up, you have ring issues requiring a rebuild
  17. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    Come and get them. Common tree frog. About 4 different species. All about 1-1/2" long. Largest male is 2-1/2" long
  18. Scott Danforth

    Recommendation for gps display

    I use a Garmin and can follow all my tracks. I update the charts yearly
  19. Scott Danforth

    1996 Mercury 150 EFI - Tilt cylinder not holding pressure.

    Did you nick a seal when reinstalling the piston? I myself nick one out of every 6 or 7 cylinders Easy to check
  20. Scott Danforth

    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    3M acknowledged they changed the formula 3 times so far in the past 6 years My experience mirrors the test done by practical sailor a few years ago The issue I have is we had the 3M rep at work with the engineers stating that it won't happen, and they gave me two 10 oz tubes of 4000UV. I...
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