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  1. Scott Danforth

    Help with transom.

    electric chain saw multi tool saw blade in angle grinder hammer and chisel followed by band aids and beer
  2. Scott Danforth

    Merc 4.3 Quench Distance

    nope, not even with an Italian tune up
  3. Scott Danforth

    Engine Hatch opening with failed actuator

    agreed, tie a small cable lanyard (stainless cable, not chord) to the end of your quick pin that you can access under the hatch when the hatch is down. that way when the actuator fails, you just pull the cable, pulling the pin out and then can open the hatch I have added a similar cable to my...
  4. Scott Danforth

    2008 Regal 1900 issue

    because with lack of correct information and your discussion on yamaha in post #1, the only logical conclusion was for a mod to move the thread.
  5. Scott Danforth

    2008 Regal 1900 issue

    @Ross2mb you are posting in the Yamaha forum and mentioned yamaha in post #1 in post #5 and $6 you states its a volvo penta 4.3. I have PM'd the mods to move this thread to the right forum. having an I/O means you have much more maintenance than any outboard. since you bought the boat last...
  6. Scott Danforth

    2000 Tracker Deep V 17ft Living Well Repair

    welcome aboard. most livewell plumbing is plastic fittings and plastic hose plastic lasts at most 15 years and your boat is 22 going on 23 typical live well plumbing repair requires pulling most of the deck panels off to get to the plumbing to replace it
  7. Scott Danforth

    2008 Regal 1900 issue

    what maintenance did you do to the boat when you bought it last year? used boats need lots of TLC and maintenance prior to using it. how old is the fuel? is the fuel contaminated?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Removing very, very, very stuck propeller (Mercruiser MC-1)

    if the prop hasnt been off every year it was in salt and the prop shaft greased, even cutting it off may not save the shaft.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon trolling motor mounts?

    without seeing your boat, we are operating blind and guessing however you want a foldable mount that detaches quickly..... as in custom and expensive there are these cheesy ones https://www.amazon.com/Newport-Vessels-Pontoon-Trolling-Motor/dp/B07XVS22VG I would get two log-mounted trolling...
  10. Scott Danforth

    What does this prop go on.

    Have you googled it? they are worth something to you. however if you are trying to sell on here, its against the rules
  11. Scott Danforth

    Exhaust flappers for 2011 5.7 litre

    they never existed
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 no start/power to the starter

    what troubleshooting did you do? its almost never the starter I would start with testing the batteries and checking voltages. most likely you have a bad connection somewhere or a bad cable. step 1 - have the battery load tested step 2 - clean every battery connection with a wire brush or 150...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Sealing Inside of Hull?

    do not use flex seal use a product that is designed for sealing boat like gluvit
  14. Scott Danforth

    Fixing bad motor mounts

    Welcome aboard. based on the picture, you really need to read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b that are located here: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ read them in their entirety we can tell you that it will be a lot of work once you pull the...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 carb issues

    I would lean to the mix not being right and the carb has debris in it.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Help with transom.

    No to the straps Trailers often do not have enough support to replace stringers Google boat cradles
  17. Scott Danforth

    Alpha One Gen 2 Clunk into Gear

    what new fuel pump? did you check pressures? if the spark arrestor / flame arrestor is not marine certified, get one that is.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Trailorboat "19??" with a 1966-1969 Mcculloch 45 HP "HELP"

    boat manufacturer is long defunct, parts were a mix of specific castigs and generic hardware, you probably wont find old parts, you will most likely need to adapt new parts or fabricate. motor parts are ordered off of serial number
  19. Scott Danforth

    Trailorboat "19??" with a 1966-1969 Mcculloch 45 HP "HELP"

    if your legal paperwork says its a 1970...... its a 1970. the cost to change it would out-weigh the value of the boat.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    the flywheel on a standard I/O is the exact flywheel used in a truck with a manual transmission. however why replace a flywheel when you can spend $15 at NAPA for a new ring gear. it is heavier than the automatic flex plates without the torque converter, however comparable to a flex plate +...
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