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  1. Scott Danforth

    2009 4.3 gxi-j cant get it over 3k rpms

    Run from a portable tank. If it runs better, look at your fuel in the tank
  2. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Spent last few weekends fitting clear hurricane panels and kevlar curtains We managed to be in the right place when people were updating to powered roll-up and hurricane windows. With my canvas guy modifying some of the curtains we are all-in for under 1 BOAT unit Helps that the canvas guy...
  3. Scott Danforth

    No power to ignition

    As Bondo stated, keep backing up to the battery. You could have multiple bad connections or a damaged cable
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0

    Start at battery and work your way to the starter and block
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0

    You have bad connection somewhere. Clean all connections with 150 grit sandpaper until they are clean and shiny enough your mother in law would eat off them
  6. Scott Danforth

    Docking Aid

    Learn to pilot your boat.
  7. Scott Danforth

    No power to ignition

    Check for voltage at the red wire on the ignition switch. If you have power at the red wire, your switch is bad If you do not have power, go back to the big round plug and check there. Could be the cannon plug, or bad circuit breaker at the motor
  8. Scott Danforth

    TZ Trim Tabs

    I would update the actuators, switch and pump unit myself to Bennett or look at one of the electric offerings from Lenco or Lectrotab. Maybe reach out to the folks at BLA? https://bla.co.nz/product-category/bow-thrusters-trim-tabs/
  9. Scott Danforth

    1997 Seasport 1700

    Wire diagram for the boat never existed. However the factory service manual for your motor/drive will have the wiring diagram from control and gauges to the motor
  10. Scott Danforth

    Pre BIA?

    It means that Mercruiser used what ever color wire they wanted (no standards). So you have to get official schematics from the factory service manual. The aftermarket wannabe manuals won't cut it
  11. Scott Danforth

    early inline 6 cyl with merc IO 1974

    Did you service the raw water pump?
  12. Scott Danforth

    350 mag idle vibration

    Check the firing order
  13. Scott Danforth

    2009 4.3 gxi-j cant get it over 3k rpms

    Your fuel pressure should be higher Running from a separate can is good If you bought injectors off eBay, they are usually counterfeit
  14. Scott Danforth

    Carvana

    Check some of the hot rod sites about back hauling. $1000 is high. It only cost me $600 to get a car from Dallas Texas to Bradenton Florida
  15. Scott Danforth

    Intro and question

    The controls may have a neutral safety switch With a new to you boat, I would replace the raw water pump, do a lower unit fuel change, and go thru all the wire connections
  16. Scott Danforth

    7.4 Mercruiser Engine Life Expectancy

    Take it out and run it hard. Numbers should come back up. However your gauge could be off too
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 Mpi issue

    The dizzy body is plastic. I would swap to a biller dizzy body
  18. Scott Danforth

    Mystery Problem on Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 5.7L

    We're the injector stock GM or questionable Chinazon / Chebay
  19. Scott Danforth

    Where would you rather fish the 3rd week in October

    You assume we actually catch anything
  20. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon I/O 140hp

    new problem on an old boat, or new to you boat with a problem? start with what are the compression numbers on all cylinders what is fuel pressure pull your fuel filter, and check its contents for pure fuel (in a clear container) check that the throttle cable pulls the carburetor throttle all...
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