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  1. Scott Danforth

    Popped through the intake.

    If spraying with water causes it to run bad, start with dielectric grease in the plug wire boots. Water mist shouldn't cause it to run bad
  2. Scott Danforth

    Random overheat alarm 1998 Mercruiser 5.7

    I would look between the strainer and the drive to find your air leak. I would also invest in two pickup castings
  3. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    You need 4 grade 8 3/8-16 bolts 3/4 inch longer than the tubes on your engine stand. You also need 4 hardened washers
  4. Scott Danforth

    Where to get alternator for Mercruiser?

    Thanks for letting us know
  5. Scott Danforth

    Repairing damaged floatation foam

    Only way to fix water logged foam is to remove it and replace it
  6. Scott Danforth

    Is Vessel View worth it?

    Vessel view is just glorified screen showing gauge information
  7. Scott Danforth

    1999 5.0 Mercruiser engine dies/misfire

    Look for bad connections between the motor and the helm. This is the ignition switch, MOB switch, harness adapter plug, cannon plug, and the individual terminals on the motor
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercontrol Rewiring

    Both..... Depends on what you want to do
  9. Scott Danforth

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

    Check fuel pressure..... Only after you have that information can you move on to the next step in troubleshooting
  10. Scott Danforth

    Random overheat alarm 1998 Mercruiser 5.7

    Should not be pulling air Is the strainer fed by the drive, or by a new and dedicated pickup?
  11. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    at 500hp, its not stock. doubt you used the TTY bolts that GM used in the trucks and boats
  12. Scott Danforth

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

    Check your fuel pressure to rule out high pressure issues If your float isn't set right, or your carbs needle and seat are leaking it will also flood
  13. Scott Danforth

    Clarion Amp

    The blue wire is the on signal from the head unit
  14. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    Stock bolts for the GXI should be TTY. Spend the $35 on a new set of GM head bolts
  15. Scott Danforth

    New/Returned Manifolds Need Threads Fixed 5.0 GXI

    I always acetone test
  16. Scott Danforth

    89 180 Horizon w/ 4.3 OMC

    You can. Preferably from a manual transmission truck You just need the short block and heads (no accessories, electrics, or intake) Swap out the core plugs for brass, swap the head gaskets for marine. Use a marine water pump. Swap over your accessories, add spacers where needed to get your...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Leaking at a rivet

    Rebuck the river
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fuel Issue Please help need to use boat asap

    This post is 11 years old. Re-read the rules
  19. Scott Danforth

    Second mortgage for a carb?

    I suspect the tank is full of water and crud, so the anti siphon valve is plugged, the carb is plugged
  20. Scott Danforth

    89 180 Horizon w/ 4.3 OMC

    Vortec heads are 1996 and later. 4 intake bolts per head
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