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  1. Scott Danforth

    Old gas in 2024

    Bonfire
  2. Scott Danforth

    What is this thing on my Alpha One where a nut should be?

    Clamp the one vicegrip between the center of the lock and outside sleeve, crushing the sleeve against the lock. Use the other vicegrip to turn the first vicegrips. Takes a few re-positions. Helps to have about 20 different vicegrips. Welding a nut is just easier
  3. Scott Danforth

    Scan tool connector location for Mercruiser?

    Look for a metripack connector. Doesn't look like any ALDL you would be familiar with as an auto mechanic In fact, other than righty-tighty, left-loosy and SSBB and base engine hardware, there is very little commonality between your auto mechanic background and boats.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercury Gen 1 cables to OMC possible?

    Aftermarket controls can be adjusted for push or pull
  5. Scott Danforth

    What is this thing on my Alpha One where a nut should be?

    A pair of vice grips works too
  6. Scott Danforth

    Scan tool connector location for Mercruiser?

    you know Don passed about a decade ago. look on top the motor
  7. Scott Danforth

    Volvo B20 AQ130 Water in Oil

    that is a casting parting line
  8. Scott Danforth

    I bought a 175 Doral Spirit

    Pull the inspection cover, pull the sender and visually inspect. Then go from there
  9. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    SHORT filter wix 51040 or NAPA 1040 same filter different label LONG filter wix 51036 or NAPA 1036
  10. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    No, I am saying any of the oils. I buy Rotella T4 diesel for most boats with flat tappet cams, however also use it in many cars, trucks , etc. You can run any of the oils with your roller motor You are over thinking it
  11. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    Wix
  12. Scott Danforth

    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    You're overthinking it Buy the 15w40, or 20w50. Rotella or Valvoline or Pennzoil or mobile 1 or other. Dino squeezings or synthetic Just run a good filter And go boating In the 80s, it was SAE30 In the 90s it was 10w-30 or 10w40 In the 00s it was 20w50 In the 10s it was synthetic All...
  13. Scott Danforth

    1974 reinell cuddy restore

    You know the Carter pumps are only $50 A bit more for your Ford, but under $80 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-m60389
  14. Scott Danforth

    2001 50hp Johnson VRO Pump Values

    guys, this thread is on the edge of being closed. lets keep it civil. first thing on any new to you boat/motor/car/bike/plane/etc. is buy a factory service manual. Then read it, then if there are still questions, ask.
  15. Scott Danforth

    I bought a 175 Doral Spirit

    you bought a 38 year old fiberglass boat. I would look at the stringers and transom
  16. Scott Danforth

    Acceptable to use aluminum plate as outboard shim?

    floors rot 15 years after the transom rotted. regarding the new one. usually aluminum plates are a band-aid. however since you are trying to fix an ohh....crap, feel free.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7L engine with a 1.84 outdrive. Prop suggestions.

    can also zero balance the motor and run better valve springs. then the limit on RPM's is teh cam and intake.
  18. Scott Danforth

    How is HP selected on old Elgin Outboards?

    feature was gone for 58 IIRC
  19. Scott Danforth

    1974 reinell cuddy restore

    I would be getting a carter pump from Summit Racing. Not sure where sierra is gettign their pumps.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Trying to find a location in the Gulf

    depends on the size of the boat. I was referring to the ICW markers. however the markers you posted in post #4 usually will take out the hull of most recreational boats. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/st-pete-man-dies-after-boat-crashes-into-piling-near-skyway-bridge/67-604092131
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