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  1. Scott Danforth

    Outdrive oil leak

    Wix makes some of the best filters. FRAM is some of the worst. the NAPA brand filters are WIX you can also run 15W40 rotella in the motor. however 5W30 is way too light a viscosity
  2. Scott Danforth

    How would you do this transom?

    you need much much much more than a transom. you need a full restoration. especially since your floor is rotten which is always the last thing to go.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    you have a full hull restoration ahead of you. suggest reading the stickies at the top of the forum. specifically this one https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ and read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in that order. if your floor is shot, your...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Sx outdrive water pump

    the thermostat is held in place by a sleeve. with the amount of rust you have there, you may want to look for a new one. I would get some oxalic acid (available on amazon) and soak the thermostat housing in it for about a week to dissolve the rust. I would also suggest you pull your exhaust...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Crest Mooring Cover

    Possibly. However to be guaranteed, most will want to measure themselves Best is contact your local marine canvas upholstery shop
  6. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon boat Engine too low?

    Pontoons need a hydraulic jack plate in addition to T-n-T.
  7. Scott Danforth

    How would you do this transom?

    Pull the cap Cut out the deck, replace the transom, stringers and deck Your transom is shot, your stringers are also rotting, and your flotation foam is probably water logged
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    Pull the wheels and run the hubs on a 2x4. Gain you a foot
  9. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    Stringer coupler buttons only available for 2-piece RMS cranks Cobra coupler only available for 1-piece RMS crank
  10. Scott Danforth

    Outboard cowl paint help

    Gloss black
  11. Scott Danforth

    Outboard cowl paint help

    get a primer and paint with a hardener. rattle can paint is just solvent dry paint and not a catalyzed paint. merc phantom black is just PPG Black. same as GM Tuxedo black and Rustoleum black. I would get a quart of rustoleum, a bit of urethane hardener (from tractor supply and spray it with...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Fix it videos

    in addition to the erroneous information. I find it odd that they talk for 10 minutes about nothing before getting to the repair/mod/etc. by then, I have downloaded the manual, read it, understood it and work on the repair.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Outdrive oil leak

    with any new to you boat, you have to do all the maintenance and repair that the prior owner neglected remove the drive and check the alignment, u-joints, and repair your leaking input shaft seal. if the u-joints are rusty, replace them inspect the coupler splines inspect the gimbal bearing...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Fix it videos

    my guess the presenter was "youtube certified"
  15. Scott Danforth

    Sx outdrive water pump

    pull the impeller and look. VP recommends inspecting every year and a replacement every 3 years.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Bad News from a Family Member Today

    thats a bummer. If they get that motor running ASAP, they can save the motor (not the wiring or electronics on it)
  17. Scott Danforth

    Sx outdrive water pump

    volvos do not have a leg mounted waterpump. they use the raw water pump mounted to the front of the motor. when on the hose, make sure you have the water turned all the way up.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    you will most likely find that in addition to the engine mounts being rotten and needing replacement, your transom and stringers will also need work. suggest you pull the drive, then pull the motor. assess what you need to by doing test drills. then start repairing your fiberglass boat by...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Is there anyone on here with experience rebuilding Yamaha 2 strokes?

    get a press https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html
  20. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    sort of you will need to get a 1988 to 1995 running low mileage truck engine. this will get you a compatible motor. do not go older than 1988, do not go newer than 1995 unless you want to convert to electric fuel pump and get a new intake manifold to support the vortec heads. you only need...
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