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  1. Scott Danforth

    Cobra sx outdrive

    yes. you have to pull the drive, then pull the motor a little over an hour
  2. Scott Danforth

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    first try a shop vac with a soft bristle end. if that doesnt work, some 409 and water rinse will work (assuming the cabinet drains) the "gunk" could be dialectric grease or some other electrical sealant that is now brown
  3. Scott Danforth

    Standard vs metric

    remember, there are 4 generational changes for the 4.3 from when the vortec heads came out (8 bolt intake) so, identify what you have and what you need by the block casting number 1996-2000 2001-2007 2008-2015 2016-today
  4. Scott Danforth

    Cobra sx outdrive

    if you remove the motor, yes, you can tighten the y-pipe. however they dont just loosen up by themselves. check the transom.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Steering issue

    welcome aboard. sounds like you have two issues. the squealing and the steering pulling to the left. check your alternator bearings and power steering pump as well as the belt. regarding the pulling to the left. does the boat list a bit? if it does, could be weight issue, or wet foam issue
  6. Scott Danforth

    Boat ladder

    There should be an aluminum plate bedded in the fiberglass for the screws to thread into
  7. Scott Danforth

    fuel tank pick up gasket material

    https://www.mcmaster.com/epdm-rubber/thickness~3-32/width~6/length~6/
  8. Scott Danforth

    fuel tank pick up gasket material

    EPDM gasket sheet. Not same as roofing membrane
  9. Scott Danforth

    Changing steering cable

    undo steering cable from transom assembly. tie a section of rope onto the end of the cable. undo the steering cable from the helm. pull cable up to helm. you may need a helper connect new cable to rope, pull and push back the other way
  10. Scott Danforth

    fuel tank pick up gasket material

    EPDM
  11. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta | Power Steering Hose Size

    Volvo Penta has been using power steering for over 45 years and has had 7 different systems
  12. Scott Danforth

    Lubricating throttle/shift cables

    Cables generally wear thru the inner sheath. Just spend the $30-40 and get new
  13. Scott Danforth

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Grainger has best prices on Carling Circuit breakers. They are under $3
  14. Scott Danforth

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    or the boot fell off (which is also the retaining nut) and they simply replaced the nut with what they had.
  15. Scott Danforth

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    the CB cover is just missing. https://www.amazon.com/AlveyTech-Waterproof-Push-Button-Circuit-Breakers/dp/B07V6LKF84 https://www.ebay.com/itm/284248062284
  16. Scott Danforth

    3.0 engine temp never gets over 160 F

    automotive engines need to run at higher temperatures for emissions reasons as well as other reasons. boat motors need to run as cool as possible to keep the minerals in the water from falling out of suspension while being just warm enough to minimize wear. unless you add a heat exchanger to...
  17. Scott Danforth

    starter fuse?

    that level of corrosion on the battery cables is an issue. the cable lugs and the starter stud should be cleaned with a wire brush until you see shiny metal. it needs to be clean enough your mother-in-law would eat off it.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    going to assume that this is a portable tank Not a big fan of the new EPA tanks.
  19. Scott Danforth

    3.0 engine temp never gets over 160 F

    why would you think that?
  20. Scott Danforth

    starter fuse?

    that is years of corrosion.
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