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  1. Scott Danforth

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    What butchering? Other than coming with a fuel feed and most likely needing to be gone thru from sitting. I don't see any "butchering"
  2. Scott Danforth

    Only goes 20 MPH

    Per post #1 He overheated due to failed impeller and now the motor idles ok, however the motor won't rev under load
  3. Scott Danforth

    where to connect vaccum gauge?

    You can remove that and buy a fitting
  4. Scott Danforth

    12v boat hoist motor

    My guess the DeWalt battery is going to go up in smoke as the current draw from the lift motor will be about 20x the DeWalt battery is rated for
  5. Scott Danforth

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    Here is a Holley 750 marine carb for $200. https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/662508025902783/?ref=browse_tab
  6. Scott Danforth

    where to connect vaccum gauge?

    Yep, Been adjusting carbs that way for almost 5 decades
  7. Scott Danforth

    contraptions

    Hey @stresspoint any further work on trike?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta GM 5.7 TBI low power at take-off

    You are down 12-15% on power just from elevation
  9. Scott Danforth

    where to connect vaccum gauge?

    there may be a 3/8" NPT port in the manifold, however generally, Marine engines do not have a vacuum source as it is not needed. the easiest way to set RPM is with an unlit propane torch and a tachometer. wave the unlit torch over the carb opening. if the RPM's increase, you are running a bit...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI - operating in warmer seas

    you will be fine. when I moved from Wisconsin to Florida, my 2002 SeaRay with a 5.0 operated at the same temp in Lake Michigan 40F water as it did in Gulf of Mexico 95F water. that little thermostat will do its job.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Fuel pressure

    This or get a fuel polishing service to show up.
  12. Scott Danforth

    1958 Hydroswift with Kiekhaefer Mark 78 outboard

    if there is no rot in the boat, you can probably get 2-3K for the right buyer. especially if you are in the midwest
  13. Scott Danforth

    Fuel tank leak

    I would probably use permatex #2
  14. Scott Danforth

    Finishing before gelcoat

    On a properly encapsulated deck, the deck covering is immaterial. I would run a snap-in carpet (easier to take out and clean or replace) and never hesitate
  15. Scott Danforth

    Cabinet doors?

    Did you contact Larson? Or look in sites like great lakes skipper?
  16. Scott Danforth

    Fuel pressure

    Sitting for 3 years, the stuff in the tank was reduced to goo Did you clean out the tank after pumping it out? If not, the 25 gallons of fresh fuel just rehydrated the goo
  17. Scott Danforth

    2004 Glastron 213 cc fuel sending unit

    Do some trouble shooting prior to spending money. Most times there simply is corrosion on the terminals at the gauges.
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