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  1. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    choke out of adjustment, verify that the accelerator pump is indeed squirting
  2. Scott Danforth

    2005 ProCraft 181 Combo Electrical

    Welcome aboard. the stickies at the top of the page have the standard ABYC color codes that will help you identify the wiring. most boat companies dont have published schematics (many just buy a harness from a supplier to be a companion to the harness that comes with the motor)
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7L warm start challenges

    First, welcome aboard next, if its flooded. ICM's and coils wont help. as ignition wont cause a flooded situation. Its also almost never the coil for ignition problems lets start with a year of your 5.7, what kind of carb, or an engine serial number if the carb is an old rochester, the...
  4. Scott Danforth

    91 Stingray GPZ prop

    no such thing as a "stock prop" however stingrays are light hulls. with the stickies at the top of the prop forum, there are 6 questions that need to be answered what prop do you have now what is your WOT RPM with the prop you have etc etc etc
  5. Scott Danforth

    Rainbow Exhaust 5.7 Mercruiser

    these problems dont care what boat you have. however can best be solved remotely on a forum if you let us know what you have for a motor and drive Assuming you have a 5.7 and an alpha drive. You have a possibility of the following things: you are running way rich and that is unburnt fuel...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    I used to have a bottle of Kesslers and a few 12-packs of Leinies in the garage fridge.....
  7. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    that is a lot of blood, sweat and beers
  8. Scott Danforth

    Harness issues

    or you guys can simply swap the connector to a military style deutsch or amphenol
  9. Scott Danforth

    1990 Force L-Drive: A LOT of fun but a few issues... Gear Selection & Lower End Stuff?

    you need to pull the lower before you go on another trip
  10. Scott Danforth

    Power Steering Advice

    Nearly every boat has a GM Saginaw power steering pump. The rebuild kits are $14, the complete pump cartridge is $35. The PRV is about $30. However suggest you use the one you have Buy a used actuator and reseal it yourself
  11. Scott Danforth

    Power Steering Advice

    The return line is simple 3/8" power steering hose, $5 a foot from NAPA The pressure hose can be made at any hydraulic hose shop The pump is a $35 GM Saginaw pump The actuator seals are $75 from five-star marine Oil in the system is anything from ATF to engine oil to hydraulic oil. If you...
  12. Scott Danforth

    1990 Force L-Drive: A LOT of fun but a few issues... Gear Selection & Lower End Stuff?

    Cooling water hose Your lower need to be pulled and pressure tested Only have the motor up that high when pulling the boat on the trailer
  13. Scott Danforth

    Difference between 1986 50hp and 60 hp 2 stroke carburetor?

    Repeat after me..... chineseum carburetors do not work. From there call you dealer
  14. Scott Danforth

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    Boats are not symmetrical Make paper or cardboard templates There are 6-prong 1/4-20 T-nuts in 316 stainless that work well in soft wood and PVC. Your local Fastenal can get them have them contact the Clearwater Florida store if they have any questions
  15. Scott Danforth

    Difference between 1986 50hp and 60 hp 2 stroke carburetor?

    Not sure I would buy carbs off of Amazon
  16. Scott Danforth

    1988 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 1 steering issues

    The tube that the cable goes thru is the pilot shuttle for the power actuator As the cable pushes out it does two things First, the cable pushes on the tiller arm. Second, the sheath pulls in on the pilot shuttle metering hydraulic power to the steering servo, which adds hydraulic power to...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Low RPM's and looking for higher top speed

    I would see if you can borrow a set of 3x3 21P or 3x3 22P
  18. Scott Danforth

    Low RPM's and looking for higher top speed

    you may not loose top end by dropping pitch or loosing a blade. the motor may be able to hit 4800 RPM which is better than lugging at 4400 RPM
  19. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    see PM
  20. Scott Danforth

    What do I check next on overheating issue?

    Unless you look for bravoitus, it may not be initially obvious.
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