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  1. Scott Danforth

    where to connect vaccum gauge?

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

    contraptions

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

    Volvo Penta GM 5.7 TBI low power at take-off

    You are down 12-15% on power just from elevation
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta GM 5.7 TBI low power at take-off

    if you have the crab cap, change it.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Fuel pressure

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

    What would cause staining under sunpad?

    thats mold.
  9. 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
  10. Scott Danforth

    Fuel tank leak

    I would probably use permatex #2
  11. 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
  12. Scott Danforth

    Cabinet doors?

    Did you contact Larson? Or look in sites like great lakes skipper?
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Scott Danforth

    installing these on my 74 chieftain 18

    The Amazon switches will fall apart after a while. I would suggest Carling or Otto. While Otto is the gold standard, Carling is the Sterling standard at 40% the cost https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/carling-technologies/AV1-1A211E-R00/11587004
  16. Scott Danforth

    1997 Wellcraft 29.5 Scarab rear seat restoration

    Use the old foam and the witness marks in the hull as a guide.
  17. Scott Danforth

    1997 Wellcraft 29.5 Scarab rear seat restoration

    Probably 1/2". I would switch to PVC board
  18. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser starter replacement 350ci

    Depends on if it's direct drive or PMGR Depends on if it's for a 153 tooth flywheel (straight across) or 168 tooth (staggered) Depends if you are buying from GM or paying the markup thru Mercruiser, or from Arco, Remy, etc
  19. Scott Danforth

    Can’t get on plane

    Check the anti-siphon valve
  20. Scott Danforth

    Dribble of oil at prop, usual suspects checked, now puzzled

    I use this https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MITMV8500-Silverline-Automotive-Vacuum/dp/B0002SQYUA
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