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  1. Scott Danforth

    5.7 Mercruiser stalls out

    You mean replace the ignition sensor with the new 3-wire version
  2. Scott Danforth

    Evinrude Paint

    Duplicolor hasnt had the truck and van line for about 12-15 years
  3. Scott Danforth

    5.0GI PEFS replacement

    You can not use the 5.0 heads on the Camaro motor You can not use the Camaro intake manifold, water pump, accessories, heads, etc at all. Throw them away I would advise against the Camaro pistons and rods You will need different heads to use the VP intake which is for vortec heads You will...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Pausing to cool down

    if you want to run flat out on a stock recreational motor for long periods of time. take the motor out, take it to your local machine shop. swap out the cast pistons for hypereutectic pistons. do a complete balance job on the motor, use coated bearings, upgrade the leaf style timing chain to...
  5. Scott Danforth

    5.0GI PEFS replacement

    first, welcome aboard. second. the camaro engine should not be used for many reasons you can use the block and crank. if you want to be down on power, use the heads. Do not use the camshaft, damper, pistons, rods, intake, starter, or anything else. you also have to change the core plugs to...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Prop not turning when in gear

    under the ESA module, where the upper and lower shift cable come together.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Evinrude Paint

    I have used both... Never had any issues
  8. Scott Danforth

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    If you have a 3-wire motor and putting+ voltage on green makes it go up. You need to pull the motor and either repair it or replace it
  9. Scott Danforth

    Illinois registration numbers?

    You have to source the numbers/letters yourself. 3" tall or taller, contrasting colors.
  10. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    Also check the core plugs to make sure they are brass or stainless. Use a magnet. If a magnet sticks to the core plug, that would indicate that a non-marine motor was dropped in
  11. Scott Danforth

    242 Cruiser water under cabin floor

    Check the plumbing. May have a cracked thru-hull or something Plastic plumbing lasts a maximum of 15 years, usually issues arise after 5
  12. Scott Danforth

    Transom and floor replacement

    Don't over think it Boats in the 80 were slapped together Build specs didn't exist. Your boat most likely was scheduled for an OMC stringer setup and at the last moment they installed a Mercruiser
  13. Scott Danforth

    242 Cruiser water under cabin floor

    Check the shower bilge plumbing
  14. Scott Danforth

    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    You may want to look that up.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Fuel system problem on 13 yo storage boat

    The anti-siphon valve is the fitting at the fuel pickup tube the fuel line is connected to Did you pull the sender to inspect the inside of the tank?
  16. Scott Danforth

    I'm stumped, overheated 4.3 MPI, water in oil, replaced heads, still water in the oil

    Mercruiser uses the same gasket suppliers as GM and other OEMs Check the block for a crack. Lifter valley, just under the deck
  17. Scott Danforth

    mercury 9.8 hp .... water flows through but will not pee?

    Did you replace the grommet at the power head to copper tube joint? Are you in a deep enough garbage can?
  18. Scott Danforth

    1994 Regal Commodore 400 How to fix seacock leak thru hull

    You replace the thru-hull and seacock
  19. Scott Danforth

    1994 Regal Commodore 400 How to replace fresh water tank

    Call Regal and talk to customer service You may have to remove other bits of the boat
  20. Scott Danforth

    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Yes
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