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  1. Scott Danforth

    New to me used 2.3l

    Boats are expensive I wouldn't flush with diesel Is this motor proven to be a runner? Compression numbers? Change the timing belt
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 120 Fuel Help

    Dwell is not .022. that is the rough gap. Dwell is 34 degrees If dwell is off, coil saturation time is off and timing is off. I would tighten your rough gap to .018-0.020 and it will run a bit better. You probably did not file the points, so your rough gap is already different than what...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 120 Fuel Help

    Is you set the points with a dwell meter? Is your timing correct?
  4. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Which naval architect?
  5. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Back down the shifter rabbit hole. found the aisin transmission factory parts I need to move the shifter forward almost 8" any salvage yard hunters, if you see a MK 2 Toyota Supra (1981-1986) with a junk 5MGE trans and a good shifter, looking for the MA61 shifter assembly. that is the 18"...
  6. Scott Danforth

    How to fix stress crack in fiberglass under seat cushion

    No only way to get the stress cracks to stop is to grind down and build back up
  7. Scott Danforth

    Lowrance 3500 transducer bit the dust after 24 years

    Look at the old transducer and read the airmark number and hope/pray it is still made, or buy new gauge/transducer combo
  8. Scott Danforth

    removing paint from gel coat

    Lacquer thinner to remove, then 600 grit, then 800 grit, then buff
  9. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I/O boats have no HP rating
  10. Scott Danforth

    Ideal cylinder head temp range force 50 hp

    Water pressure is a better indicator of issues than a temp gauge. If water pressure goes low, or to zero, you will see it on the gauge long before the temp gauge would move
  11. Scott Danforth

    Favorite motor flushers?

    I use 2" painters tape to keep my muffs in place
  12. Scott Danforth

    OMC Cobra 305/350 Coil wiring

    No, only when the key is on and the motor is running
  13. Scott Danforth

    Broken gear lube fitting

    Because it's cheap and they only care about the profit margin
  14. Scott Danforth

    What control cables are these?

    doubt they make adapters. cables wear out. suggest new cables
  15. Scott Danforth

    Glass Fuse Amp?

    we do not know if your boat is a 10 foot dinghy, or a 200 foot trawler. we do not know the current load on your fuse holder. at a minimum. what kind of boat? what kind of motor? where was the fuse? what does it power? what size wire is coming out of the fuse to its load? that would give us...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Needing a t top

    center consoles will hit low 50's to mid 60's depending on power to get out were the fish are. some are in the 70's so a T-top that wont run WOT for 70 miles is a non-starter for many
  17. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Nah......
  18. Scott Danforth

    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    sea level has risen about 100mm in past 30 years.
  19. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    102" wide twin or triple engine outboard bracket like this is about 450# for the weldment. add about #50 for paint and fairing, and about #for each swim ladder the fiberglass top cap and the teak, etc add weight from there.
  20. Scott Danforth

    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    Gills Rock Wisconsin. Taken late in 2018. That seawall used to be 5 feet above the water Down here in Florida, every rain storm now results in street flooding. The tidal surge has the water 6"-15" deep in the businesses along the coast
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