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  1. Scott Danforth

    Preloading without the rolling dial torque wrench

    I use twine wrapped around the housing and a calibrated inline scale
  2. Scott Danforth

    4.3LX TB IV timing advance issues

    Check fuel pressure Check advance at 3000 RPM. Sould be a 20 degree advance all in by 2800 Reving in neutral means nothing. The motor will rev to 5000 RPM running on 2 cylinders with a gummed up carb However a carb with fuel delivery issues won't rev under load
  3. Scott Danforth

    Possible buy (engine option)?

    Boats don't sit unless there is an issue. Look for signs of rot in the transom
  4. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    Could have been a 2-barrel Holley was used on the higher HP motors thru the 80s. IE, the 260hp 5.7 motor got the Q-jets, the 271, 290 and 310hp motors got the Holleys The 205hp 5.0 was Q-jets where the 230hp was Holley
  5. Scott Danforth

    OMC shifter cable adjustments

    you need to follow the factory manual. you probably wont find anyone willing to work on anything OMC @Lou C has a write-up on adjusting. you do need the tools.
  6. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    carb has been swapped. Volvo uses Holley. that is an edelbrock (aftermarket)
  7. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner engine swap??

    the SBC is about the same length as the 3.0 it is wider you will need to get everything from pulley to prop and swap the entire longtail.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Trailer winch bow anchor repair

    your local radiator shop is usually looking for work, and they weld aluminum cheap. my guy had more boats and boat parts than radiators the last time I was there.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    as long as your 3psi is at WOT while under load, you are fine. holley carb will function properly as low as 2 psi and as high as 7 psi
  10. Scott Danforth

    cooking

    key to brisket is mustard slather and lots of magic dust...... then low and slow for hours with the right wood. I like oak and cherry.
  11. Scott Danforth

    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    arrows on the cover. and yes, if the pump ports are on the port side, its the lower one that is inlet.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Only goes 20 MPH

    and each of the flappers has two leafs. make sure to get all the bits out of the Y-pipe. most of the time, you have to pull the drive to get them out.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Quit My Job . . .

    I think it will be vessel view that gets to Ted....
  14. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta GM 5.7 TBI low power at take-off

    You are confusing ignition timing and cam timing Yes, retarding the cam timing will move the power band lower (sooner) providing a bit more torque on the low end
  15. Scott Danforth

    Power tilt failed to pull the outdrive up

    you have to do some troubleshooting to see what needs to be repaired. either the piston seals need replacing, or there is dirt in the hydraulic pump holding a load holding check valve open.
  16. Scott Danforth

    What type fuel hose?

    https://www.amazon.com/Shields-3680385-HOSE-FUEL-FEED-A1-15LP/dp/B00C4ZN0F6 This is what I have used, without a problem on I/O's and outboards
  17. Scott Danforth

    1987 Cruisers, inc - Roque 287S

    throw the clymer manual out as there is more wrong information than correct in there. they make bad toilet paper and worse manuals. do you have Volvo Penta motor and drive, or Mercruiser? if Volvo Penta, go here for factory manuals...
  18. Scott Danforth

    engine swap question

    the motors are the same vintage. all 4.3 motors have the same external dimensions and mounting points.
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