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  1. Scott Danforth

    Prop Damage

    In a pinch if you needed to go out, you could take a utility body hammer and dolly and work the edge back in shape if you have body work experience However it's best to get it repaired
  2. Scott Danforth

    Power trim relay unit

    2 wire motors and 3 wire motors are both easy to control with a pair of relays
  3. Scott Danforth

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

    youre supposed to spin the motor about 5 times for each cylinder when taking readings I would go back and redo the leak down test as well. you are still down from spec, however better. I suggest testing your gauge. additionally, the carb is still suspect. especially with your comment in post 82
  4. Scott Danforth

    Misters

    what troubleshooting have you done? does the pump motor run? dies the pump move fluid? are the nozzles plugged? is your supply tank full?
  5. Scott Danforth

    What color should my gear oil looks like

    Agreed, it will look like a cross between milk and pudding, either chocolate with little water, or butterscotch with a lot of water.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Seller says exhaust bellows torn

    never run a new to you boat without doing all the maintenance the prior owner didnt do like bellows like checking alignment like checking the gimbal bearing like doing a drive service like replacing the raw water impeller. like changing engine oil and filters like repacking wheel bearings like...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Confused on pontoon transom shaft length

    adding a 3rd log means you are going up 50% in drag. you are going to loose speed unless you add power.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Too big to beach?

    the constellation 26 was a I/O boat
  9. Scott Danforth

    Confused on pontoon transom shaft length

    Get a jack plate. that notch is to run a short shaft motor in shallow area. remember, every 4" back from that vertical flat area on the toon log at the bottom, means your anti-cav plate goes up 1" (typical setback rules of thumb) your 20" motor may still sit too low.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Alarm Sounds when batteries switched on and no key in ignition

    check that your gear oil sensor isnt gummed up. use a DVM the mercruiser oil has additives that drop out of suspension and gum up the float sswitch. remove the reservoir. empty the reservoir, use appropriate cleaner (carb cleaner, mineral spirits, diesel fuel, etc) do not try to disassemble...
  11. Scott Danforth

    New project.

    lots of good information in the stickies. especially this one. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
  12. Scott Danforth

    283 stalls when engine cover closed

    My guess is the carb needs to be rebuilt and choke needs to be adjusted. the choke should be a well choke for 1961. my guess is the choke spring is rusted
  13. Scott Danforth

    Confused on pontoon transom shaft length

    Looks like 15" ,(short shaft)
  14. Scott Danforth

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

    Idle is 650 in gear in the water Your compression numbers mean the motor needs a rebuild. The carb is highly suspect
  15. Scott Danforth

    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Foil backed poly insulation, aluminum tape, and some plywood makes a quick steam box Looking good Sam
  16. Scott Danforth

    Hydra Sport 185 soft spot between captain seats.

    Look on a computer or use the desktop view on you phone
  17. Scott Danforth

    93 four Winn Omc 5.0 ignition wires

    Orange is the B terminal Purple is the I terminal Yellow with red stripe is the S terminal Standard color code (covered in detail in the electrical forum stickies) Orange is post fuse/circuit breaker power Purple is ignition Yellow with red stripe is crank signal to starter
  18. Scott Danforth

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

    Miss January......
  19. Scott Danforth

    Stingray 191 DC horn issue

    The easiest fix is to trace the wires and find your issue.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Power trim relay unit

    Those look standard 40 amp VF4 relays. About available everywhere. About $2 each retail If they are 70 amp relays, the center row of contacts are 3/8" wide. Those are about $4
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