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  1. Scott Danforth

    Might have a BIG problem…

    Just replace the transom while you do the seats. It's part of tinny boat maintenance
  2. Scott Danforth

    Seat Extension

    Identify what you have (may have to remove the mount from the seat). Then we go from there.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Fix gel coat or use keel guard

    Start your own thread so we can help
  4. Scott Danforth

    1981 stringer drive leak

    The link above has videos (post 4) Factory manual available from outboardbooks.com
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta sea water pump

    Use Google, or if you want to pay more, go to volvopentastore.com and go thru the menu to get the Volvo part number. We will point you to the answer, we won't spoon feed you the answer
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Trim Issue (not the usual issues)

    the oildyne pump used in trim cylinder installations uses cross-port check valves for load holding. the down pressure is set to about 900 psi and the up pressure is just shy of 2500 psi. (because the area of the piston on the blind end is bigger than the rod end and the prop helps push the...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Seat Extension

    got a pic? sounds like a pedestal seat without a pedestal. below offerings from springfield, Attwood and TACO https://springfieldgrp.com/products/removable/ http://www.delzer.com/oneasg/Attwood-Marine-Products-Collection-2021/194/...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Water in battery compartment

    being a 1977 fiberglass boat. start with weighing it. my guess there is about 500-800# of water in the foam.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Might have a BIG problem…

    to replace the transom and the seats is a sheet of 3/4" ACX exterior plywood and some tite-bond III glue. laminate 2 pcs together for the transom, use 3 pcs for the seats. its a weekend job.
  10. Scott Danforth

    What timing gear set for Vortec engine 350 block 880 / 5.7GXi?

    I ran a comp cam double roller set. there literally are about 200 different sets that fit and will work for an SBC. the stock timing set is the cheapest thing that GM could stuff in the motor from either Mahle or Melling (both supply GM). I personally prefer to spend a little more on the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    1981 stringer drive leak

    Videos at sterndrive info. There are potentially a dozen places that can cause a leak Based on color, it's a hydro/mechanical lower vs the mechanical only (silver) Maybe @kenny nunez
  12. Scott Danforth

    1996 Searay Sun Deck Manual

    Go on searays web site. Go to the support tab. That is all that exists in the boat side. The motor and drive service manuals are available only from the engine manufacturer. Most likely Mercruiser. (Publications.Brunswick.com)
  13. Scott Danforth

    Where to find serial number of my motor?

    should be on the transom clamp or leg
  14. Scott Danforth

    Can I wire a electric choke switch

    if you are using wires made in the last 30 years, the insulation is a better material. tinned copper core with urethane insulation will suffice.
  15. Scott Danforth

    1999 Four Winns Horizon 170 with Penta 3.0 What Prop??

    should be either outside the hub or inside the hub. your local prop shop can help
  16. Scott Danforth

    3.0 Mercruiser seems to hang or seize when starting

    You may want to do some troubleshooting. coils rarely if ever go bad.
  17. Scott Danforth

    350 mag MPI will not turn up past 3500rpm

    your motor didnt know it was in gear. not reving in neutral is to save the motor from grenading. so now fix the switch.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Need help with plugs selection

    your plugs are based on the cylinder heads. what cylinder heads does your motor have? vortec heads require longer reach plugs
  19. Scott Danforth

    Damaged corner of swim platform - how to repair?

    go to the top of the forums, look in the 4th sticky down. read links 14, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b
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