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  1. Scott Danforth

    Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228

    When was the last time the drive was pulled and the alignment checked?
  2. Scott Danforth

    loss of power over 3500 RPMS FYI

    did you check fuel pressure thru the RPM range under load? curious to see what it drops off to
  3. Scott Danforth

    Idles, no power

    since 150 psi is a new motor you have 4 pistons trying their best at 90% power and 4 pistons that are simply causing drag. great opportunity to build a 377 or 383 since it looks like you need a new motor.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Merc 3.7 Wiring Diagram

    the factory service manual has wiring diagrams.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Carb to MPI problem 2011 Merc 4.3

    the crab caps fail internally, causing cross-talk on the plugs. some people have luck with them, most people get about 12-15 months out of them. I would recommend a cap and rotor change like you are planning.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Water in the Oil +

    Have you been inspecting the manifolds every few years since you are in salt water? my guess is the manifold to elbow joint failed due to rust and you have a rusty valve in cylinder #7 and water is just pouring into the cylinder.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Thru hull leak

    wait until you price out a replacement.
  8. Scott Danforth

    How to get Navionics on a large screen at the Helm

    check your tablet if it is readable in direct sunlight. many are not and will shut-down due to overheat.
  9. Scott Danforth

    What's the proper starting procedure?

    muffs are better than a barrel. if starting in a barrel, make sure the barrel is deep enough to get water 8" over the raw water pump
  10. Scott Danforth

    99 Monterey 276 Transom Replacement

    usually the easiest way is to remove the drive before removing the motor.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Most stable hull design for trolling in rough water

    Deep vee hulls with lots of deadrise angle What is the deadrise on your hull?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Carb to MPI problem 2011 Merc 4.3

    Per the picture, not a carb, however as Scott pointed out MPI injection
  13. Scott Danforth

    Thought my boat would be faster

    Can't compare an aluminum outboard boat to a fiberglass I/O What RPM are you turning? You sure about your weight? May want to find a scale
  14. Scott Danforth

    Thru hull leak

    What would happen if that thru-hull failed and you were 30 miles off-shore?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    NAPA also sells boat parts
  16. Scott Danforth

    Battery issue Mercruiser 3.0

    if you are seeing a 0.3 volt drop on the wire between the alternator and the battery, you have crappy / dirty connections or a bad cable.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Thru hull leak

    no, the right solution would be to remove boat bits on the inside, then fix the rot, then put the boat bits back.
  18. Scott Danforth

    How would you seal these screw holes?

    squirt some sealant in the holes, run the screw in, wipe with your finger, move to next hole... when done, go boating.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    go to napa with the number from your manual.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Carb to MPI problem 2011 Merc 4.3

    I have only ever come across 1 carb out of about 4-500 that I have gone thru that needed replacing vs a cleaning and new gaskets. your choice, buy a new OEM carb (not the chinese amazon crap, however a good Mercarb or edelbrock for about $500, or spend the afternoon with 2 beers, a carb kit and...
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