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  1. Scott Danforth

    How to replace a clutch in a 2.3 hp Honda outboard.

    There is no clutch like you are thinking If the dog clutches are bad, you need a new lower unit
  2. Scott Danforth

    LOOKING FOR SWIM LADDER

    Call the factory. Or look on sites like ggschmitt.com
  3. Scott Danforth

    2007 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi - no compression in # 4 cylinder

    I would do the work yourself. Brand new long block is about $5k and it will take you a weekend or less to swap
  4. Scott Danforth

    Leak in Hull (found). Would like guidance to repair

    Yes, you can do it yourself Most likely your transom is also rotten See the 4th sticky down in the forum. See links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b. That will guide you thru the restoration
  5. Scott Danforth

    5.7 alpha knock please listen

    Revving in neutral doesn't mean anything . Knocking under load is bad timing or bad fuel. Either way it's the motor eating itself
  6. Scott Danforth

    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    Power Steering cooler And no, the cheap impellers are made out of junk, and the OEM impellers are made out of decent rubber. They are manufactured by two different companies or more. With the cheap ones coming out of Chinese knockoff companies
  7. Scott Danforth

    Duoprop hub replacement ?

    Call a prop shop like general propeller in Bradenton Florida
  8. Scott Danforth

    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    with the drive off, back-flush the line from the T-stat housing to the gimbal bellhousing. this fill flush out bits of impeller and other debris from the PS cooler.
  9. Scott Danforth

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    should be roller cam from 88 up.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Choke clicks but my ignition does nothing when turned.

    welcome aboard start at the battery and clean every terminal between the battery to the motor and back. that includes the grounds, and the mounting pad for the starter to the block. by clean, use 150 grit and make it shine like the queens silverware.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Boat not planing

    the issue is the boat in the picture has a 40hp motor on it according to the facebook listing. I agree with others. 25hp is not enough motor on that boat you may be able to get a much lower pitch prop to get you out of the hole, however that boat needs much more motor than 25hp.
  12. Scott Danforth

    How should I go about painting/restoring these two sterndrives ?

    no to the spray cans. you cant mix hardener. no need on marine rustoleum. go to lowes, buy the color you want. then go to tractor supply and get the hardener. or see your local Ditzler PPG paint store and get enamel and hardener. you still need zinc dicrhomate primer if you broke thru...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Why does my tandem axle trailer not have a backup solenoid?

    yes, drum brakes do not lock up in reverse. you only need a back-up solenoid with disc brakes.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Warning!

    with any new to you boat, always do a bellows job, an impeller job and an alignment job before you even use it.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Need help identifying type of motor and model

    Specifically, what are you looking for?
  16. Scott Danforth

    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    With any new to you used boat the first thing to do is all the maintenance the prior owner didn't do. Pull the drive Inspect the gimbal and u-joints Replace the bellows and raw water pump Check the alignment Change the gear lube Change the engine fluids and filters
  17. Scott Danforth

    How should I go about painting/restoring these two sterndrives ?

    Rust-Oleum with majic brand hardener means you can spray your drives for about $50 Ditzler /ppg paint works too, however your looking at about $200 Either requires a good zinc dichromate primer if you sand down to bare aluminum
  18. Scott Danforth

    5.7 alpha knock please listen

    Get a mechanics stethoscope or the broom handle method works
  19. Scott Danforth

    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    It's to pull the planks together
  20. Scott Danforth

    How should I go about painting/restoring these two sterndrives ?

    I would get a good enamel and hardener. No need to clear
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