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  1. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 270 5L V8 power steering issue

    There are only 5 PRV settings for the PRV Yes, the reservoir changes by application, the pump is the same
  2. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 270 5L V8 power steering issue

    Boats use the same 1100 psi valve as GM
  3. Scott Danforth

    Water in bilge

    when was the last time the drive was pulled and the bellows checked?
  4. Scott Danforth

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    agreed, the new torque converters eat themselves when they start to slip (shudder). if you pull the filter, you will most likely find fairy dust.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 270 5L V8 power steering issue

    seriously, look at a 1996 Chev truck power steering cartridge. GM has used the Saginaw power steering pump for well over 70 years. google Saginaw Power steering pump or Saginaw power steering pressure reducing valve.
  6. Scott Danforth

    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    before you buy a prop, make sure the compression is good.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Modern PT lumber

    since 2004, they got rid of all the good chemicals in PT lumber because its "bad if you eat it". same year they got rid of arsenic in vinyl for boat seats and arsenic for anti-pinking in seat foam. my fence I put up in 2018 is rotting from the top down on the posts and the bottom up and the...
  8. Scott Danforth

    1973 mercruiser mc-1

    Check the helm. On older rack units, there is a clip that holds the rack to the helm. They rust and break in about 30-40 years
  9. Scott Danforth

    4.3 gxi run without water...

    I have mixed feelings about the GXI. Neighbor just spent $1500 on new ECM with EFI Bob because the thing just quit
  10. Scott Danforth

    4.3 gxi run without water...

    no exhaust shutters. if the motor was only run for a minute or two, then the raw water impeller and maybe the rubber exhaust couplers. if it was run for about 5 minutes or longer, circulating pump, heads, etc.
  11. Scott Danforth

    4.3 gxi run without water...

    raw water impeller is toast. check the rubber exhaust couplings for burning.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 270 5L V8 power steering issue

    or $65 on a new pump insert (was $35 just a year ago)
  13. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 270 5L V8 power steering issue

    just spend $11 on a new PRV
  14. Scott Danforth

    Who makes covers that are any good?

    Here in Florida, the cover gets washed once a year to remove as much contaminates as possible. then it gets hosed down with 3/4 of a gallon of water proofer. re-water proof in 6 months. longest I can get a cover to last is 5-6 years before the sun/wind takes out the stitching or a hurricane...
  15. Scott Danforth

    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    check your compression and the health of the motor as first order of business. compression should be between 140 and 150 psi for a healthy motor If your motor is healthy, you most likely need to drop in pitch for lightly loaded to get to 4400-4600 RPM. you may need to drop in pitch for...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Who makes covers that are any good?

    I use starbrite waterproofing lately. Amazon delivers it. Walmartian world and worstmarine carries it.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Who makes covers that are any good?

    With any cover, you have to re-water proof the material every 6-12 months depending on weather conditions. Even the Sunbrella material
  18. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Magnetos have a fixed spark advance. Systems like the Kettering magneto systems are a bit complicated
  19. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Now toying with using a speeduino ECM and running the coils as wasted spark, or running the MSD 60143. Both have a map sensor to program vac advance
  20. Scott Danforth

    215 sundowner transom

    Go to the 3rd sticky at top of forum. Start with link 14 (Frisco's thread), then go to links 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a and 4b
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