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  1. Scott Danforth

    Heat Exchanger blocked: recommendations how to flush or unclog?

    Technically released with MC drive
  2. Scott Danforth

    2004 Volvo Penta 5.0L OSi engines w/ duo props not getting on plane

    Engines will idle on crap fuel Nothing you can add to fuel to make it last longer than 12 months from it's refinery date
  3. Scott Danforth

    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Hang it from the garage ceiling with ratchet straps.
  4. Scott Danforth

    OMC 2.5L 120 HP Engine max RPM at WOT

    Other things that lead to low WOT: Water in the upper gearbox Bad carb linkage (look at bellcrank) Improper point gap and dwell Improper timing Crud in fuel system Low compression Improperly adjusted valves Worn cam lobes What is your compression numbers for your "newly rebuilt motor"...
  5. Scott Danforth

    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Yes, to do it right and safe, pull the cap While it seams daunting, it is actually quite easy
  6. Scott Danforth

    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Pull the drive, pull the interior, pull the cap. Cut out the current floor, taking measurements and pictures as you go You have to pull the cap to get access
  7. Scott Danforth

    Transom gaps repair

    Going from the outside made your job harder
  8. Scott Danforth

    Heat Exchanger blocked: recommendations how to flush or unclog?

    There is no factory Heat exchanger cooled alpha drive setups as Mercruiser determined the pump in an alpha is too weak to pump thru a heat exchanger. Any dealer conversions have a second pickup and a Bravo pump bolted the the front and the alpha pump just keeps the drive cool
  9. Scott Danforth

    Heat Exchanger blocked: recommendations how to flush or unclog?

    You should be replacing the impeller ever few years and removing as part of winterizing
  10. Scott Danforth

    Putting a VP280 back together...

    You align as you tighten the clamp ring. You tighten it in a star pattern. Torque is only about 18-22 ft-lbs. You are only dealing with 3/8 fasteners threaded into aluminum Suggest you get a factory manual
  11. Scott Danforth

    1969 Glasspar 17' Citation(?)

    Yes. The deck-over is a common practice by unscrupulous people to sell rotten boats Your transom and stringers rotted 10 - 15 years before the original floor rotted Time for a complete rebuild
  12. Scott Danforth

    Putting a VP280 back together...

    Go to volvopentastore.com, go to the parts breakdown ( pre 1989 motors) The PDS housing has a little boss at 3, 9, and 12 o-clock positions. The gap between the transom shield and thos bosses should be approximately equal for all 3 of those (should be within 1.5mm /.060",) Removing the clamp...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Heat Exchanger blocked: recommendations how to flush or unclog?

    Pull the end caps off. Get a piece of 1/8" aluminum rod and push the debris out of each tube.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 6.2 cracked engine block from cold

    Then I would call around for tornado damaged boats go buy a used motor cheap
  15. Scott Danforth

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  16. Scott Danforth

    OMC 1986 Bayliner Capri.

    If you like challenges, buy the 38 year old and broken OMC Parts are non-existent or super expensive. The rest of us wouldn't touch it
  17. Scott Danforth

    1995 mb sport boss 200

    I would look for the relays bolted to the engine and go from there and follow the standard wiring colors back to where the problem is
  18. Scott Danforth

    Those darn blue VP drain plugs

    I am too cheap to buy the Hardin or CP stainless ones 3/4" long 1/2-13 bolt, with washer and O-ring. Under $1
  19. Scott Danforth

    engine cover gas shock mount

    McMaster carr
  20. Scott Danforth

    Plastic rivets holding in side panel cupholder remove/replace to give access to grab handles?

    Boats are assembled with the lowest cost fasteners. I would potentially use a riv-nut if the glass is thick enough
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