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  1. Scott Danforth

    1986 AQ131A Carburetor Options

    still quivering because its a solex carb on the motor...... here is one from NLA parts https://www.nlamarine.com/products/volvo-penta-855637-856046-841532-carburetor-carb-solex-aq131a-aq131b-fuel-pipe?variant=39885262159969 there are some smaller ones on evilbay. If you can find one from an...
  2. Scott Danforth

    1989 Mercury 2.4 Black Max 200 Service Manual

    http://publications.brunswick.com/ or your local mercury dealer for new ebay for used
  3. Scott Danforth

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    I would send a file to the laser and bribe the brake press operator with a 12 pack...... LOL
  4. Scott Danforth

    Trim/tilt issue 1996 Volvo Penta DP

    are you hitting the up trim limit so you have to then use the trailer button? are you following the troubleshooting guide in the factory manual? the main wiring for the motor goes to a circuit breaker or fuse mounted on the starter B terminal.
  5. Scott Danforth

    2018 V6 200 J Oil pressure dropping and alarm

    that is not what I stated. I simply re-iterated that your motor should have had many more oil changes as the oil is supposed to be changed at the end of each season prior to winter layup by both the service manual and the information that you received from the dealer However I would start with...
  6. Scott Danforth

    1994 OMC Sunbird Cuddy 190

    my guess, the floor would be 1/2" with 2 layers of glass on each side.
  7. Scott Danforth

    pontoon boat renovation

    You will have to get quotes from a shop. However know that these projects are usually done as diy
  8. Scott Danforth

    pontoon boat renovation

    Most shops charge about $120 per hour You are looking at about 60 hours or more because to replace the carpet, everything comes off.
  9. Scott Danforth

    What to do with my two 470's?

    That looks bad. You have to do a proper cam/lifter break in and hope you don't toast the cam lobe
  10. Scott Danforth

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    I would go 15 long. You will need to form it like the sport tabs for support, however a single ram will work Agree with AD, the sensors sit in the cylinders
  11. Scott Danforth

    Im fed up with this Boating life.

    The 3.0 uses a single manifold for intake and exhaust. Your manifold is busted and leaking water into your motor. Buy a new manifold and elbow
  12. Scott Danforth

    Upholstery Work?

    I did the upholstery assembly and hired out the sewing Just as a comparison a new 24 foot center console has about $6-8k worth of upholstery in it. Helm seats, coaming bolsters, coffin box and folding aft seats
  13. Scott Danforth

    Lost bill of sale

    Not knowing where you are, my recommendation is to contact your local registration authority In some states, you have a yard planter In other states you may be OK
  14. Scott Danforth

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Ted, I would suggest a longer tab for more surface area if you have a problem with the hole shot
  15. Scott Danforth

    Electronic fuel pump.

    Mechanical fuel pumps usually last decades and cost less than 50. Electric fuel pumps cost more and fail every few years
  16. Scott Danforth

    Im fed up with this Boating life.

    Did you replace the exhaust manifold when you swapped motors, or are you using the freeze busted manifold from the freeze busted motor? Water in the cylinders is either a freeze busted head or a freeze busted manifold. I'm leaning towards a bad manifold or bad elbow Yes, boats are a...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Alternator upgrade

    If you are installing a larger alternator, you will need to up-size the cable from the B terminal to the battery Wire colors are standardized as to their function. Check the sticky in the electrical forum for the wire color standard
  18. Scott Danforth

    overheat

    Back flush the line from the raw water pump to the PS cooler
  19. Scott Danforth

    No oil pressure after changing engine oil ?

    You should change oil before winter layup Prefill the filter Pull the plugs and crank it until you get oil pressure
  20. Scott Danforth

    When I turn the key starter rapidly clicks

    Your battery is either toast, or you have bad connections. Changing parts without testing is just burning money
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