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  1. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Parts Shortage?

    Jeff Bezos is a conman and my Amazon account has been hacked 3 times (Amazon has severe security issues)
  2. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta runs great but burns oil

    take head to local machine shop. machine shop has seals on the shelf.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 idles but will not throttle up

    agree with AD, check to make sure your throttle linkage at the motor is moving
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 idles but will not throttle up

    if its running, it isnt your spark plugs
  5. Scott Danforth

    Just Another Day on the Water

    Been using Boat US for years....... got to know Captain Finn a few times. this was Mothers day back about 6 years ago (spun prop hub and plugged heat exchanger)...... that 2.5 hour, 25 mile tow would would have cost me nearly $1200 back then without the Boat US membership. And it does sound...
  6. Scott Danforth

    7.4L Impeller replacement attempt

    bravoitis?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Editing video

    I use handbrake to cut down and truncate videos. its free. I also use it to take video captures from CAD and condense them down to a format that can be emailed.
  8. Scott Danforth

    New engine - No Fire (Volcruiser)

    you did verify that the engine was at TDC on #1 before you try to install the distributor, correct? if your engine is a throttle body system, the fuel pressure is either 1 bar (15psi) or a 2-bar system (30 psi). if it is MPI, its a 3-bar system (45 psi) without enough pressure, you have a...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Primary and Secondary Imbalance - Alfadan Outboard Motor ?

    the merc 12 cylinder is a variation of an LS motor (a departure from their small displacement supercharged outboard architecture). so getting 600 hp out of their V12 was an easy feat, especially at 7.6 liters. the Alfadan is 8.4 liters and 4 cylinders. that is 2.1 liters per cylinder. about...
  10. Scott Danforth

    1995 OMC 5.0L IO starting procedure? Stalls when going into gear

    shift cable - check the ESA module you can adjust the neutral safety switch
  11. Scott Danforth

    Tube/Pipe for Routing Fuel Fill Line and Vent

    pvc with long-sweep elbows
  12. Scott Danforth

    Bow seat installation.

    what is below the deck in the bow? in addition to the plate, you may want to have a column run down to the keel unless there is a shear panel in the bow area that runs from keel to deck
  13. Scott Danforth

    Aluminum risers

    Either stick with cast iron, Or switch to stainless There is no good "low cost" option
  14. Scott Danforth

    Bow seat installation.

    What size stub? 3/4" is for 200# or less 2-3/8" is for under 400# 4" is for over 400" How did you reinforce the deck?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Reverse issue

    You have a new boat. You have warranty, call the dealer
  16. Scott Danforth

    New engine - No Fire (Volcruiser)

    Please explain what you did here several different ways... Stabbing a dizzy and setting timing is fairly easy
  17. Scott Danforth

    2003 crownline. 4.3l vortec. Help please.

    GM makes the motor, volvo bolted on marine bits Get a complete motor from Michigan motorz, edelbrock makes a marine intake
  18. Scott Danforth

    Aluminum risers

    Great on fresh water if you need to loose weight and keep on top of your maintenance. Not salt water friendly
  19. Scott Danforth

    1985 Bayliner capri cuddy 18'

    most likely attwood vents. look at the attwood catalog those parts are generic
  20. Scott Danforth

    1980 Sea Ray Sundancer Battery problem

    you will want to either take moisture readings or to test drills. 80's SeaRays were not the highest build quality
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