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  1. Scott Danforth

    scratches on the block where the balancer shaft bearing sits on 4.3. Does it need to be machined or can I just press the bearing over it?

    Looks like a crack in the deck at cylinder #6
  2. Scott Danforth

    1995 3.0 cobra coolant system.... (and hello)

    Attempting to suck up antifreeze and not draining the block/head/manifold first is a guaranteed freeze busted motor
  3. Scott Danforth

    Fogging thru carburetor

    Did you drain the block, heads and manifolds first? If not, your exhaust has antifreeze, but your block has water
  4. Scott Danforth

    98-99 4.3 bare block/short block interchange

    1996-2003 blocks same. The Metric blocks will need different fasteners, but that's it
  5. Scott Danforth

    Well, That's It. Another Season Over

    Probably worth $1.5M or more today
  6. Scott Danforth

    scratches on the block where the balancer shaft bearing sits on 4.3. Does it need to be machined or can I just press the bearing over it?

    If the core plugs were pushed out, 99.99995% chance the block is cracked. (GM blocks never survive a freezing that pushes core plugs out) Take it to your local machine shop and have it magnafluxed
  7. Scott Danforth

    Harmonic balancer installation MerCruiser 3.0.

    Agreed, get a new damper and use a damper installation tool
  8. Scott Danforth

    Well, That's It. Another Season Over

    Just getting into the Florida boating season...... Spent the day on the canoe up in Chassahowitzka
  9. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    Rotational play or side-by-side play? NAPA has distributor bushings in stock
  10. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi - Propeller selection

    Without knowing where you are at with your boat and current prop, no one can make a guess if you have the right prop or the wrong prop The right prop will allow your motor to hit the top of the full RPM spec lightly loaded You never want to be over-prop'd
  11. Scott Danforth

    1996 Polaris SLT780 compression issues

    Running with a choke meant something in one of the carbs was plugged Running it like you did with the choke on probably killed one of the bores.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi - Propeller selection

    Yep, need to know what RPM you are getting with the throttle mashed and the motor trimmed properly
  13. Scott Danforth

    2013 Mercruiser 3.0 MPI (engine rebuild)

    Any 1991 and later block and heads will work
  14. Scott Danforth

    Lost control key

    Go to your local dealer, they probably have keys in stock
  15. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 4.3lx shortblock compatibility?

    correct, to go over .43", the valve seals need to change and the valve stem guides need to be skimmed.
  16. Scott Danforth

    I freeze my block so you don't have to!

    you may want to check that. at -20 there is a potential for a higher delta t, and there is less BTU's to remove to get the block to freeze.
  17. Scott Danforth

    2002 191 Starcraft Islander Stiff Throttle

    Post pics of the side panel and studs. Someone installed it, removal is just reversing the steps
  18. Scott Danforth

    OMC tank color

    0.01 second search with google https://www.aomci.org/forums/topic/finding-color-codes-for-oem-replacement-touch-up-paint/
  19. Scott Danforth

    OMC tank color

    I would avoid a rattle can and simply get a $15 spray gun from harbor freight and used hardened enamel
  20. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 4.3lx shortblock compatibility?

    You can use your current marine cam, which is remarkably similar to the truck cam. If it was me. 1996 or later 5.7 liter V8 from a truck, new exhaust manifolds, weekend to change it over ....... Then go boating
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