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  1. Scott Danforth

    Axle Tube Drain Holes?

    mu guess is there are axle holes somewhere, and teh holes on top are to prevent air from being trapped.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Tach issues

    if there is a selector switch on the tack for 4, 6, 8, etc. note where the switch is , and move it back and forth cleaning the contacts. this works some of the time to fix a flaky tack
  3. Scott Danforth

    Alternator Belt

    shredding belts has to do with belt alignment, belt tension and pulley surface finish. if you have rust on the pulleys, they will eat belts. if your tension is too low, you will eat belts. if the pulleys are not in line, you will eat belts there is no difference from a quality belt that...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Deck padding for Sunfish or similar sit-on-deck dinghies?

    you can get EVA foam up to 1" thick
  5. Scott Danforth

    Engine Performance

    guys, dirt in the tank wont clean up if you add more fuel, then repeat at half tank. a hole in the pickup tube will.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Need troubleshooting a couple Throttle/rpm problems

    use the search function. @Lou C posted a few times the best way to adjust an OMC cobra. its also covered in the factory manuals you can order from https://outboardbooks.com/ I would avoid the youtube videos. most of the time, the information is wrong.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Lift pontoon boat by decking?

    pontoons are moved around the factory with forklifts under the deck, not by the toon logs scissor lifts lift the 'toon from teh deck structure so, your good to lift the pontoon by the deck
  8. Scott Danforth

    New guy, floor repair questions

    PVA is mold release Gelcoat is just colored resin fumed silica can be used interchangeably with cabosil (same stuff, different name) epoxy sticks to nearly everything...... not much sticks to epoxy.
  9. Scott Danforth

    New guy, floor repair questions

    the exposed fiberglass probably soaked up some water. get it dry down and dirty fix...... mix up some gel with fumed silica into a paste and smear over the chips. spray over with PVA to allow to cure. dress as needed.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon with 60hp Bigfoot

    lower your motor 1" with the 9 pitch and you can loose 5000 RPM get a prop with a bit of cup or just back-off the throttle
  11. Scott Danforth

    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    OTF would be good, Rustoleum would be fine too. I used WEST system epoxy to seal exterior plywood used as seat/upholstery substrate on a rebuild once, and the staples would not go thru the wood. I do not recommend that. I have done a layer of CSM and poly resin over plywood many times...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon with 60hp Bigfoot

    in addition to what Matt mentioned. Pontoon boats really need a hydraulic jack plate as they are really susceptible to loading and for every change in load, the moor may need to be raised or lowered vertically to gain efficiency. Back to your pontoon. until you get the boat up on the water...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Need troubleshooting a couple Throttle/rpm problems

    Your stock pump is a Carter marine fuel pump You may be able to even get a rebuild kit. I recommend avoiding the Chinese parts from Amazon
  14. Scott Danforth

    Need troubleshooting a couple Throttle/rpm problems

    You know a new mechanical fuel pump is about $50 and a properly installed marine J1171 compliant electric pump is almost $100 Check the cable adjustment first. Measure the stroke You may have to go back to the carb
  15. Scott Danforth

    Need troubleshooting a couple Throttle/rpm problems

    First, welcome aboard second, what are you working on? you have to tell us in detail. Third, is this a new to you boat? or have you had it for a long time? fourth, anything over 700 RPM is no longer idling fifth, simply adding an electric fuel pump may have just built a BOMB. did you at...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Fuel mercruiser 3.0

    Your fuel water separator should have 1 inlet port connected to the tank anti-siphon valve, and one port connected to the fuel pump. some installations where a kicker is added, a second outlet can be connected from the fuel water separator to the kicker. these can be problematic as the fuel...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Bennett Trim Tabs

    you can remove it. did you follow the troubleshooting guides on Bennetts website
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fuel mercruiser 3.0

    the 3.0 in 1988 would not have a fuel return line to the tank as it is a carbureted motor. there are 3 connections to the fuel pump. the inlet port connected to the filter (tank), the outlet port connected to the carburetor, and the 3/16" tygon vent line to the carb throat in the event the...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Axle Tube Drain Holes?

    spring locating holes? my last two shoreland'r trailers had foam filled axle tubes (to keep water out)
  20. Scott Danforth

    Engine Re-Build - Wire and clearance

    tan wire is temp sender for gauge
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