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  1. Scott Danforth

    swap 2.5 omc with 3.0 mercruiser

    first, welcome aboard is your 1985 a left over 1984 stringer or a cobra unit? by 1985, OMC was only using the 3.0. they have 140 on the valve cover what year is the 3.0 from the mercruiser? if the 3.0 is 1990 or older, you can strip off the manifold and plumbing off the "mercruiser" down to...
  2. Scott Danforth

    can anyone identify what this model name is ?

    not sure why it matters. its a typical mid 80's runabout assuming its new to you. title and registration have all the information needed to register it. if you dont have title and registration. it could be yard art depending on which state you live in. from the pics its a candidate for a...
  3. Scott Danforth

    HELP 2005 5.0 MPI OVER REV

    Newark or digikey or direct from TE or Hella
  4. Scott Danforth

    5.3 Direct Injection Volvo motor carbon cleaning. Often a problem and done on 5.3 GM vehicles - why not on boats?

    look at the Vauxhalls, Opels and Saabs and other GM direct injected motors. dont just limit yourself to boats. the 2.0/2.2/2.4 ecotech motor started life as an Opel power plant that work migrated to the ATLAS motors 20 years ago and the V-motors about 15 years ago That motor technology has...
  5. Scott Danforth

    HELP 2005 5.0 MPI OVER REV

    remember, the VF-4 relays you guys are talking about are $1.34 each or less. both Merc and Volvo spend actually less than $.40 each at volume they are a mechanical device that is made by the cheapest Thailand citizens in the world and then sold globally.
  6. Scott Danforth

    5.3 Direct Injection Volvo motor carbon cleaning. Often a problem and done on 5.3 GM vehicles - why not on boats?

    you have many of that motor over there wearing volvo penta and other brands direct injection motors get a build up of carbon on the back side of the intake valves that can not be cleaned by any fuel cleaners as the injectors squirt go-juice in the combustion chamber. GM has been recommending...
  7. Scott Danforth

    HELP 2005 5.0 MPI OVER REV

    I wouldnt waste the beer tolkens
  8. Scott Danforth

    Attaching Cap to hull

    #1. Do nothing and use the old plywood strips. do not replace superior strength plywood with cut up 2x4's unless the 2x4's are white oak and you steam them to shape. Pine is not sufficient. if you really are worried, grab a bucket of gel and a brush and mop some on. however not needed.
  9. Scott Danforth

    bow cover

    they actually use pattern paper and pattern your boat for a guaranteed fit.
  10. Scott Danforth

    HELP 2005 5.0 MPI OVER REV

    you turn the input shaft and count the rotations. or on the alpha, look at the bottom of the stock sticker (if its still there). in small print on the bottom is the gear ratio. however you need to verify your tach first. no need to perceverate on the cal. just verify RPM's at 3000 and 4500 RPM
  11. Scott Danforth

    Paragon to Velvet drive swap

    71's cant be swapped you will have to pull the motor apart to verify the knurling on the seals is correct for a RH motor or it will pump oil out as it rotates you will have to source the timing components for a RH motor PCMC was the last engine builder to custom make RH motors because they...
  12. Scott Danforth

    1964 Starcaft?

    these two statements contradict each other. original motor would have been same vintage as the boat.
  13. Scott Danforth

    5.3 Direct Injection Volvo motor carbon cleaning. Often a problem and done on 5.3 GM vehicles - why not on boats?

    on all direct injected motors no mater what they power, intake valve cleaner is a must every oil change
  14. Scott Danforth

    bow cover

    for a 32 year old boat, you will need to visit your local marine upholstery and canvas shop and get one made
  15. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta DP-1 Outdrive

    righty tighty, lefty loosy
  16. Scott Danforth

    Telescoping emergency paddle

    small boats used to be required to have an emergency means of propulsion such as oars (60s thru 80s)
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 to Mercruiser 4.3 swap

    what does that have to do with anything? just curious if you are worried about horspower or engine size and insurance. being an I/O, if you wanted to install a 40000000 hp jet engine you can. restrictions are on outboard installation and have to do with transom height, etc. I/O's do not have...
  18. Scott Danforth

    No power to ignition (need help please)

    yes, pressure washing your engine put water in areas its not supposed to be.
  19. Scott Danforth

    SX drive

    translated via google. Hi! I have a faulty SX drive. I would like to rebuild. Does anyone have a workshop manual? site for manuals. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/ http://volvopenta.store.elanders.com/default.aspx?guestid=00059431...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Fuel treatment question.....

    you should use the boat and burn off the fuel or siphon out the fuel thru the sender hole. it wont last more than 12 months. adding good fuel to the bad fuel just makes more bad fuel. I personally would not let the fuel that is in there go much longer.
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