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  1. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    You're over thinking it. Use the kit, chase all the passages, put the carb back on and go boating Those springs will outlast your boat 100 times over
  2. Scott Danforth

    Winterization Question

    Your neighbor will soon have a cracked block as the single point drains in the Mercruiser tend to plug up and leave water in the block
  3. Scott Danforth

    2.3 Mallory Distributor Advance

    Spring rate and weights determines the advance rate.
  4. Scott Danforth

    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    NMMA data is much different than your local dealer
  5. Scott Danforth

    Floor rebuild on a Misty River boat

    Your choice is the guess and buy before you tear the boat apart to see what you need Or tear the boat apart and make templates to determine what you need before you buy
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Engine ID - No serial number

    1991 or later 3.0
  7. Scott Danforth

    2.3 Mallory Distributor Advance

    Because over the past 35 years, someone changed the springs on either your distributor or the new one you just got
  8. Scott Danforth

    2002 Rinker Captiva 192

    Need to disconnect the aft end of the steering cable to determine if the helm/cable is the issue or is the issue in the motor/drive swivel If you have an I/O it could also be a power steering actuator issue
  9. Scott Danforth

    OMC Stringer hydro mechanical shift

    The mechanical shift was cheaper.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    Holley only has 2 vacuum diaphragms. One for externally adjustable springs, and the standard. Your rebuild kit will have it However I doubt you need more than the bowl gasket and metering plate gasket and a can of carb cleaner
  11. Scott Danforth

    ? About water in oil

    Anything over 150 is water or oil in the cylinders The 120 may be rust With all at 150 psi, you can rule out head gasket No. You will get water in the cylinders that are either directly under your gasket leak. Usually only 1 or 2 cylinders Regarding the manifold and elbow If you used an...
  12. Scott Danforth

    ? About water in oil

    Do a pressure test of the cooling water jacket, do a compression test and leak down test
  13. Scott Danforth

    The Boating Season That Wasn't

    That's a run of bad luck
  14. Scott Danforth

    ? About water in oil

    Salt water? If so, check the exhaust manifold
  15. Scott Danforth

    Nissan 25 hp length short or long?

    Shortish shaft
  16. Scott Danforth

    Water in my cuddy.

    Have you recaulked? Especially a slipped boat. Normal maintenance requires periodic recaulking, sealing, etc. Have you re-water-proofed your canvas?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    Seriously doubt you need to change float. Never needed to change a float in 40+ years of playing with Holley carbs Go to the Holley website and look up everything you need.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Water in my cuddy.

    Look at your foredeck, any windows, and deck penetration, etc
  19. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild kit

    You don't have enough motor to need a 50cc accelerator pump. The kit comes with a 30cc diaphragm You need more than 500 cubic inches to need a 50cc pump
  20. Scott Danforth

    slightly heavy pontoon boat would like to reach proper rpm.

    In the UP? Or just northern MI? Reach out to Green Bay Propeller and have them de-cup your prop
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