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  1. Scott Danforth

    Rescued 69 Evinrude Rogue with stringer need beginner tips

    agreed. motor side parts are NLA. the drive side parts are also becoming NLA with it sitting a long time, the rubber impeller is in need of replacement the transom boot will need replacement the drive should be serviced. the ball gears will most likely need to be replaced. being a 55 year...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Bogging down

    Which engine? Volvo had about a dozen in 1988 A new mechanical fuel pump is $50 and will last 30-40 years. A properly installed electric fuel pump is $100(pump, relay, oil pressure switch or diodes) and will last about 10 years
  3. Scott Danforth

    Rescued 69 Evinrude Rogue with stringer need beginner tips

    Do not confuse automotive motors for marine motors
  4. Scott Danforth

    Hesitation at 2000 RPMs

    Your pressure is low. I believe that MPI should be 43
  5. Scott Danforth

    2000 Sea Ray 190 CC Hull Soft Spot

    SeaRays had lots of wood back then. Not until the move to Mexico in 2002/2003 did the hull construction change
  6. Scott Danforth

    Trailer tires lean

    My guess the bearings need some TLC
  7. Scott Danforth

    5.7 Mercruiser Delco distributor Shaft / Housing Exact spacing.

    No, not unless you broke something
  8. Scott Danforth

    1992 four winns OMC

    Your u-joints will rust up long before spring Pull the drive now
  9. Scott Danforth

    2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Aplha One won’t start

    Did you put the rotor back?
  10. Scott Danforth

    anyone seen this set up before for an alpha 1 gen II system

    Definitely user added
  11. Scott Danforth

    5.7 Mercruiser Delco distributor Shaft / Housing Exact spacing.

    Pull your distributor. Something is seriously wrong. The thrust washer on the bottom of the housing that the gear pushes on will limit the vertical movement unless something is broken
  12. Scott Danforth

    1982 Sea Ray SRV 197 I/O owners manual

    The motor and drive manual will need to come from Mercruiser. Search the SeaRay site for any boat specific publication. Do not expect much
  13. Scott Danforth

    Need Advice on Towing Performance

    On my 3.0 powered boat, I needed 3 props. A 19p, a 17p, and a 15p The 19p was used for long cruise trips with only 2 people. Could get 41mph at 4600 rpm The 17p was used when there were more people on board or pulling tubes. Would hit redline before 38mph The 15p was used for skiing, and...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Popping through carb at 4000 rpm

    Check fuel pressure. If fuel pressure drops at higher RPMs under load. you have an inlet restriction such as anti-siphon valve or fuel pickup tube filter. If fuel pressure is low all the time, it's the pump
  15. Scott Danforth

    Steering shaft removal

    Sure looks like a mechanical shift. That shift cable is over $1000. And it looks like it has a kink
  16. Scott Danforth

    Popping through carb at 4000 rpm

    Check fuel pressure. Could be stuck anti-siphon valve
  17. Scott Danforth

    Solar pool heater water flow question(s)

    With temps over 92-94, the chlorine just evaporates. With temps at 96, check your chemicals
  18. Scott Danforth

    Where to find flame arrestors

    Most were riveted that I am aware of
  19. Scott Danforth

    Starter needed 1970 merc inline 6.

    Inline motor. 3-bolt flange. Not similar to SBC/BBC
  20. Scott Danforth

    Where to find flame arrestors

    For liability reasons. The majority of spark arrestors are riveted assemblies.
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