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  1. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    The stickies at the top of the forums cover pressure testing
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    There is no mechanic in a can
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3L not started since 2019, tips and advice on maintenance please!

    no way to run a tube into the tank thru the filler hose. the fitting does a 90 degree turn at the tank. pull the sending unit and go thru the top. your carb will need to be rebuilt change the oil as there is probably condensation from the last 3 winters after the oil change, pull the plugs...
  4. Scott Danforth

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    bad wiring is common on old mercs. suggest you get the wiring replaced, and make sure that all the carbs are gone thru. if you run lean, you destroy the motor
  5. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    GLM = Good Luck Marine. not worth used toilet paper manifold to elbow gaskets should be Volvo Penta if its a stock manifold and stock elbow did you get all the missing parts out of the remainder of the system? you should pressure test the motor
  6. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    bellows would not cause an overheat. lack of cooling flow will. check your impeller and the water inlet casting on the drive yes, the riser gasket was spit out due to temp overheat. additionally the rubber hoses in the exhaust were probably burnt on the inside depending on how long you ran...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Bottom Painting for salt water slip

    with the right paint, yes
  8. Scott Danforth

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

    knowledge - yes. as indicated by @racerone its just parts and pieces have my own inspection tools - yes. own my own machine shop - no. I hire that out. Have a daily delivery of 2-stroke parts - no get dealer pricing on parts - no have time to tear the motor apart, inspect everything, have the...
  9. Scott Danforth

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

    unbolt power head take it to local rebuild shop. for example, this place is near my work https://marinerebuilds.com/ pay the bill in 2 weeks and bolt on fully rebuilt power head. a rebuild is usually a new case, new pistons, new rods, new bearings, and if your crank is bad, a new crank. a...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Trim hydraulic dripping

    you can get rebuild kits for the pumps and cylinders for all the TOP systems over the years. hydraulic leaks always get worse. and usually fail quickly. Seals only last so long before the rubber breaks down.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    your long block and a truck long block are almost identical. core plugs, head gaskets and circulating pump are what makes them different. Injection doesnt buy anything that a well maintained carburetor gives you. all SBC engines have the same exhaust bolt pattern. boat motors and heads come...
  12. Scott Danforth

    air intake housing doesn't fit

    and what engine are you working on since it could be a 1hp single cylinder diesel all the way up to a 95 liter V24 in a ship
  13. Scott Danforth

    2.3 timing belt

    your 2.3 pinto/ranger motor is a belt. available at nearly any auto parts store there were some mazda 2.0 motors in the rangers in the 89 and 90 range that were powered by the Mazda motor that had a chain. however the ford 2.3 pinto motor has been a belt since the early 70's timing belt is...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Time between sanding the surface and applying paint?

    fiberglass, wood, or aluminum? on aluminum, the surface oxides almost immediately, so you want to sand, etch, and prime on the same day wood, sanding opens pores and you want to get primer on quickly fiberglass, you can have a surface sanded for a bit without worry. just make sure to clean...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Electric Cars or Trucks

    Vanilla snowdrift porter and red.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    EFI doesnt get you any additional power or economy. if you dont want to spend much money, get a 1987-1995 5.0 or 5.7 liter motor from a low mileage truck for $300 and drop in the longblock. you will need to buy new exhaust manifolds, and maybe an intake. however total cost would be in the...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Electric Cars or Trucks

    so you're traveling up-stream in your barbed wire canoe and your chain breaks. How many pancakes does it take to wallpaper the ceiling?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    I suggest getting the factory manual for the drive
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 200HP 305 CID V-8 Normal Operating Temperature

    Welcome aboard you should be running about 140-150F with a 140 thermostat. the 140 is what is recommended for a carburetor and raw water cooling 160hp is what is recommended for carburetor and HX cooling or EFI and raw water cooling at 200F, you do not have enough water flow. you have a...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Sylvan boats

    do you have a question on the boat? is this a new to you boat, if so, why is the picture dated 3.7 years ago? the information on the boat year, etc is on the paperwork you have.
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