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  1. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    Those bolts have nearly full threads. eBay or direct from VP. After you get it cleaned up. Use permatex aviation sealant on the threads to prevent corrosion
  2. Scott Danforth

    Random

    Hey, looks like @mickyryan and I playing hide-n-seek. #famineproof
  3. Scott Danforth

    Volvo oil pressure reads 80 psi all times

    FWIW, check the ground to the gauge also, I have a mechanical gauge installed on the engine and the electric gauge in the dash. both read pressure, however the electric one reads about 25% high. I have the low oil pressure switch to kill ignition and fuel should my pressure drop below 7psi
  4. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    yes get the manual there are 6 thru-holes that you currently have bolts in. under the washer plates are 3 tapped holes the same threads as the bolts. you take out the 6 bolts, lube up 3 and stick in the 3 threaded holes. then tighten the 3 bolts evenly to jack the clamp off. otherwise it...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Help with a 1992 Mercury 2 stroke

    check the fuel pump. you may need to rebuild the carb dont forget to put in a water pump
  6. Scott Danforth

    Need advise on older Trophy boat stress cracks fixes and more

    Test drill the stringers to make sure you don't have structure issues. I buy all my fiberglass supplies from the local supply house that also makes their products. Having used both poly and West epoxy. Poly is faster and easier
  7. Scott Danforth

    Boat trailer brakes

    Look at your trailer frame. Most trailers with 3500# axles are for boat 5000# and below. Is the frame itself up to snuff?
  8. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    That is the hardest way to do it
  9. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    Stop, read the manual Fork remains Pull 6 bolts from PDS clamp. Use 3 of them in the threaded holes to jack off the clamp Remove motor and PDS aas a unit. Then remove the 6 nuts from the studs and pull the transom bracket from behind the boat
  10. Scott Danforth

    anyone use fishing line?

    V92 or heavier
  11. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Where in Florida? May see it down here
  12. Scott Danforth

    6 hp evinrude water in gearcase

    only legal place to get a manual is https://www.outboardbooks.com/ anything else is in copywrite violation. so you can buy used factory manual off of ebay or other, or you can buy new from Ken Cook co.
  13. Scott Danforth

    1982 MR 180

    FWIW, my 2 year old VHF died and they dont make it anymore, hope the replacement fits the custom mount. My 2 year old Garmin 7" needs an update...... LOL
  14. Scott Danforth

    94 Ebbtide

    Would be easier to find hens teeth. Yamaha has no support in North America for I/O's because they got sued best bet is to convert to mercruiser or volvo manifolds. there is a thread on iboats about the conversion. start digging into the search functions
  15. Scott Danforth

    Needing help

    First, welcome aboard what hard copy download are you looking for? Because if its a manual, they dont exist (with the exception of 12 manufacturers out of over 300,000) engine manuals do exist. so you will have to buy that. if its a Mercury motor, go to http://publications.brunswick.com/...
  16. Scott Danforth

    1987 Mercruiser 165 trim question

    first, welcome aboard second, please do all the research you can on the mercruiser 470. Had you come here first, we would have steered you away from a 37 year old boat and the 470 third, disconnect the trim rams and use a ratchet strap to the ski tow eye
  17. Scott Danforth

    Boat with engine ($500 update)

    True words. If you want to make a small pile of money working on boats, start with a giant pile of money.
  18. Scott Danforth

    anyone use fishing line?

    doubt hot glue will work, iron on patches dont work on boat canvas
  19. Scott Danforth

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Wixx has a website
  20. Scott Danforth

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    I'm feeling lazy too.
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