Search results

  1. Scott Danforth

    Honda 5 HP 2007 -- Revs high in neutral with low throttle, low revs in gear

    There is no mechanic in a can. Pull the carb apart and clean it
  2. Scott Danforth

    Embarrassing question

    Why wou you run the boat in winter? Drain your fuel system, fill with proper mixed fuel Check your compression. If it still runs. Buy a lottery ticket
  3. Scott Danforth

    Brightside polyurethane painting

    About page 12 of the link in my sig
  4. Scott Danforth

    Gel coating boat bottom - Product

    No wax, with duratec 904
  5. Scott Danforth

    Alpha one gen 1 steering arm slop

    Best to pull the drive and do it right
  6. Scott Danforth

    Replacing alternator belt

    Pull the drive Put a jack under the motor Pull the front mount Buy 2 belts Replace belt Zip tie spare belt to motor mount when you replace the mount Remove jack Align motor (with the alignment bar you should own) Replace drive
  7. Scott Danforth

    Honda 5 HP 2007 -- Revs high in neutral with low throttle, low revs in gear

    Only one drop of fuel is needed for the motor to spin in neutral. You need fuel to rev under load. I think you have a fuel system issue
  8. Scott Danforth

    How to reposition lift rams

    You can't move them from outside because of the load holding check valves
  9. Scott Danforth

    How to reposition lift rams

    Turn key on, press drive down to retract rams. Press drive up to extend
  10. Scott Danforth

    Embarrassing question

    Either a tank onboard, or you premix 50:1
  11. Scott Danforth

    1982 MR 180

    Get one of the torch attachments for a bic lighter. https://www.amazon.com/SOTO-Soto-Pocket-Torch-2019/dp/B005G3PQJQ/
  12. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 5.7 350/260hp alpha one outdrive starting issues

    Grey wire at tach, or grounds at the buss behind the helm
  13. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 5.7 350/260hp alpha one outdrive starting issues

    bad connections and gunk in your carb.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Getting a Generator,which brand??

    Generac buys motors from overseas and assembles in Wisconsin. Who's motor and alternator are on the Mitsubishi? most brands are relabeled. Either one will most likely serve your needs in a storm. remember to drain the fuel and change the oil after each use. Generac used to require an oil...
  15. Scott Danforth

    1973 mercruiser 120 HP no spark

    Suggest you borrow a dwell meter.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Carb Spacer

    exactly. that and there has not been a new rochester carb built in 30 years, just bad chinese clones doesnt help.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Lovely but What?

    Bayliner is now just a name brand. They are now made in the same Brunswick plant in Mexico next to SeaRays (under 26'). Brunswick may or may not have records as this is a pre-brunswick, US Marine built boat
  18. Scott Danforth

    Looking for reviews on 2009 Bayliner 175

    Agree with JAS, it's a 15 year old boat (2024s coming out soon) made in Mexico Most of the rot issues from the 1980s and 90s are gone. However it's an entry level model for an entry level brand. There are lots of plastic bits that will be showing their age 150 hours means it sat ....alot...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Is my Mercruiser fuel injected or carb?

    No. You will never see enough of a savings to ever recoup the money
  20. Scott Danforth

    6hp tohatsu won’t turn on

    You inspected the flywheel or you pulled the flywheel to inspect the key?
Top