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  1. Scott Danforth

    Found a crack

    what you have circled is something that looks like thick cardboard or plastic taped to the oil pan. you can see the tape in the second pic. reach under there and pull it off
  2. Scott Danforth

    Stringer rot and Partial floor replacement

    no need to bother. if the floor is soft, the stringers have long since rotted. it is this way, 999,999,999 out of 1,000,000,000 boats
  3. Scott Danforth

    Figure this out , I`m confused

    my guess is someone prior used a burp gun
  4. Scott Danforth

    Figure this out , I`m confused

    Im going with buy 6 new bolts. looks like you were lucky to get them out
  5. Scott Danforth

    What's the best size prop

    and what RPM is the motor running?
  6. Scott Danforth

    3.0 merCruiser Max out at 4000 RPM.

    where do you live that you cant simply take it in and drop it off?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Help! 1976 Mark Twain restore it or junk it?!?

    Keep in mind, prices quoted from 2019 are now nearly doubled. I used to pay $16 a gallon for fiberglass resin, its now $28 a gallon I would hold off on any restoration until prices come back down. the same reason that Toyota cant sell cars is why resin prices are high. the chemicals to make...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Any Help Would Be Appreciated Volvo Penta DP outdrive

    first, welcome aboard second getting information off of youtube, you need to realize most posts on youtube are wrong. get a factory service manual from Volvo Penta
  9. Scott Danforth

    Stringer rot and Partial floor replacement

    first, welcome aboard second, the floor is always the last thing to rot after the stringers, which is after the transom third, you can rebuild it, or you can scrap it. that is up to you. should you choose to rebuild it, we can help. all items in the boat need to be removed, a cradle is...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Found a crack

    first, welcome aboard second, there is something taped to the bottom of the oil pan, is that what you are seeing? however if you are getting water in the bilge, you could have a cracked block how did you winterize?
  11. Scott Danforth

    3.0 merCruiser Max out at 4000 RPM.

    first, welcome aboard second, I would send the stainless prop in to get repaired. you may be loosing RPM's because the ends are folded over, and repairing a prop is much much much cheaper than buying a prop.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Upper Housing Cap Paint Question

    I would use the gasket as a guide. I normally coat all mate surfaces with permatex #3 to provide corrosion protection
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 470, hero to zero. Timing chain jumped?

    good point, napa has distributor bushings for about $5. usually in stock.
  14. Scott Danforth

    1993 Mercruiser 4.3 2bbl carb running out of power

    did you pass a fine wire thru every passage to make sure they are clear? you need to do this. let me guess, the pinesol thing was on youtube? if so, ignore it. get a container of barrymans carb cleaner (since you can no longer get the good stuff). I have also used acetone or lacquer...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Top Speed Issues

    3 year old fuel is no longer fuel
  16. Scott Danforth

    1990 Mercruiser 3.0 (Prestolite not Delco) No Spark

    do you understand points ignition? there is no power. the points only open and close the ground path to the negative side of the coil. the ignition switch provides power to the positive side of the coil thru two paths, path 1 is direct from the starter I or R terminal to provide full battery...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Help! 1976 Mark Twain restore it or junk it?!?

    I removed the cap on one of my restorations by using the garage rafters and 5 ratchet straps. after building a cradle on the trailer, I undid the rub rail, went around with a steel putty knife and a pocket knife to separate the sealant on the rub rail seam, then slowly lifted left the cap...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta info needed.

    pull the drive (its annual service requirement anyway) and get out from under the boat where you have room. suggest making a drive stand
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 470, hero to zero. Timing chain jumped?

    I would look at fuel system first. its not probable, however it is possible that the timing chain is worn enough to jump you can verify the timing chain with both engines there by simply pulling the valve covers and putting a dial indicator on the #1 rockers. using a tape measure, start at...
  20. Scott Danforth

    How can I raise my 1977 1150 Mercury because I want to add oil to the power/trim unit

    ratchet strap or come-a-long to the rafters will help you not need the ibuprophen
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