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  1. Scott Danforth

    Questions about running 1991 Chevy 4.3 omc

    Pull the plugs, spray some oil in the cylinders. Then come march. Have it in the boat and break it in under load
  2. Scott Danforth

    1975 Cherokee/McKenzie

    Would be a tag or molded number on the aft starboard corner
  3. Scott Danforth

    Large diameter, high output stator

    About 6"
  4. Scott Danforth

    boat

    It's a 52 year old boat. Assume it needs work
  5. Scott Danforth

    Electric Trolling Motor Recommendations

    Good luck
  6. Scott Danforth

    Large diameter, high output stator

    Still looking at stator charge systems. need an ID of 5" or larger to clear the seal boss. preferably greater than 6
  7. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Still looking to see if a stator charge system can be adapted.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta ecms

    contact your local VP dealer. May want to also contact Raylar Marine. They used to play with the 8.1's 15 years ago.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Bearing SKF #

    quick google search shows this link with a picture of the SKF bearing. https://www.allesmarine.de/omc-volvo-rollenlager-11044-3854482.html
  10. Scott Danforth

    1998 Crownline 202br engine compartment access

    yes and no. Buddy has a 48' Cruisers with twin diesels. barnacle buster ever 6 months, diver every week to clear out the strainer inlets. water pumps every 500 hours. Turbos every 1000 hours. CAC gaskets at every turbo swap. Drive service/bottom paint/haul out every 2 years. His...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    if the drives need to be gone thru, $3k wont cut it Drive rebuild on old VP's is about $4500 each last time I had it quoted. so I borrowed some drive tools and rebuilt it myself.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    a few things. if you find a reputable shop, they wont work on old stuff. too much of a liability, and the bill will exceed the value, so they cant recoup their loss if you dont pay the bill. because old stuff can go sideways very quickly. very few shops will work on anything that is older...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Electric Trolling Motor Recommendations

    Every # of gear, platforms, etc added to the boat needs to be subtracted from the weight capacity. remember on small boats, the weight capacity is for people, motor, gear, fuel (everything added to a bare hull) For example, a 12 foot alumacraft is rated to only hold 482#. Trolling motor on...
  14. Scott Danforth

    1998 Crownline 202br engine compartment access

    The 1998-2002 190BRs had 3 seating layouts. It's an OK boat. However I owned that boat from 2008-2011
  15. Scott Danforth

    Please help mercruiser 260

    go back to the maintenance if its heating up. you have a cooling system issue.
  16. Scott Danforth

    1998 Crownline 202br engine compartment access

    because consumer reports, pretty lines, electronic screens and soft surfaces sell boats. Common sense is no longer part of the equation. Most people no longer own the boat past the warranty period if they buy new. any maintenance point is a ding on consumer reports. which is why grease...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    quality OEM or amazon junk?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    check the anti-siphon valve too. and the tank pickup and the vent
  19. Scott Danforth

    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    check your tank vent.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Can a ballast resistor be added to a 1988 48 hp ?

    The battery is used as the voltage regulator in most cases. Regardless if it's an old outboard, old moped, or old motorcycle. If you are concerned, turn the radio up.
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