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  1. Scott Danforth

    7.4 /454 Gen VI identification

    The motor is a lot more HP than the 330 HP L29 Measure the bore. 4.250-4.313 is a 454. 4.470-4.500 is a 502 The pistons are not flat tops, however domed, so the compression ratio is most likely 10:1 or more
  2. Scott Danforth

    Fuel tank mounting

    I would use a cushion on the end. The shape edge will wear thru the tank otherwise
  3. Scott Danforth

    Stringer rotten

    It's most likely a cooler for your beer with a drain
  4. Scott Danforth

    volvo coil design error

    That's more of boat builders not giving crap vs Volvo using a stock GM coil.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Another MPI fogging question

    the fuel pumps simply suck in the fuel and air. there may be a momentary (undetectable) lean fire of a single cylinder or two. however dont over-think it. Now if you do not get a good connection when re-connecting it up and the pump constantly draws in air. that is another issue.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    Hey @Lou C , didnt you have experience with a stuck cobra in your past.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Engine size for Wooden Boat?

    yes, the IMO has formula to determine max hp. CFR 33.183 mirrors the IMO rules. since the boat is a tiller and not a console steer, and is not a flat bottom boat the formula in your case would be (Transom Width x Length at water line x 0.8 ) - 25 estimating your transom at 4 ft. your length...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    You don't need gauges to run the motor. You can jumper the harness (read your manual) or you can hot wire it .
  9. Scott Danforth

    Random

    The after bite is brutal , the label is cool
  10. Scott Danforth

    Random

    look what happens to Kopi Luwak.....:ROFLMAO:
  11. Scott Danforth

    Rusty u joints bravo 3

    except that in the marine environment, rust like this travels, then takes out the input shaft seal, causing a drive failure. This is why pulling the drive for inspection of u-joints, bellows and gimbal bearings is listed as every 50 hours of operation, or annually. which ever occurs first.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    Never trust a prior owner with the motor out of the boat, inspect it, and pressure test the cooling water jacket short of on a dyno stand, running on a pallet will never get a motor up to temp without a load.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    Guys. the OP asked how to fill his tank. not a dissertation on oil mix. I am as guilty as everyone here. however lets get back to topic.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    I do every day agreed anything from 40-60:1 getting to the motor will be fine
  15. Scott Danforth

    Dolphin 14 Ft Sailboat

    The correct paperwork keeps you from being caught with potentially stolen boats. Nothing sad about it. The person who you were looking to get the boat from doesn't have a title, therefore doesn't legally own it in the eyes of the law
  16. Scott Danforth

    I Know What Happened But Why?

    100-105 ft-lb
  17. Scott Danforth

    I Know What Happened But Why?

    Post a pic of both the crank and flywheel. If the nut was not torqued properly, the flywheel may have been banging back and forth. Wallowing out the key seats and damaging the tapers
  18. Scott Danforth

    Hurricane helene dropped a tree on my boat

    did you have an agreed value policy?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Glastron Carlson cv-23

    pull drive (like you do with annual maintenance) disconnect fuel/cables/exhaust unbolt mounts lift motor out then build the cradle to match the shape of the hull.
  20. Scott Danforth

    What oil should I use?

    Merc buys oil and private brands it. Its citgo oil..... good ole Hugo Chavez and Nicolás Maduro
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