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  1. Scott Danforth

    Volvo-Penta 3.0 - water in oil and other issues.

    New motor spec is 150 psi
  2. Scott Danforth

    Launch procedures 1989 bayliner capri 85hp force

    Google is your friend
  3. Scott Danforth

    Launch procedures 1989 bayliner capri 85hp force

    You mean you do not have POWER tilt-n-trim? In that case, back boat in water, park truck, get in boat, grab motor, pull towards you and undo tilt latch. Lower motor You will want a transom saver for trailering
  4. Scott Danforth

    HF 1.5w Solar Panel for trickle charge dual battery system?

    I would just get a solargizer kit
  5. Scott Danforth

    What sort of device can I use with these connectors?

    Or ask the prior owner what they had
  6. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta high and low pressure fuel pump replacement

    Just search the VP forums. I posted the Carter pump numbers a few weeks ago
  7. Scott Danforth

    Made a huge error

    You need a tri-toon with twin 450's
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo-Penta 3.0 - water in oil and other issues.

    Welcome aboard Agree with AD on your compression numbers Volvo Penta is the only place to legally buy new factory manuals Parts breakdown can be found at www.volvopentastore.com Overheat would burn all the exhaust rubber bits and may have toasted the exhaust manifold or warped the head Take...
  9. Scott Danforth

    What sort of device can I use with these connectors?

    There are no standard connectors, or transducer They are specific the the year, make, model of the depth finder
  10. Scott Danforth

    Launch procedures 1989 bayliner capri 85hp force

    We don't know where you boat Best choice to bring along an avid boater On your 34 year old boat, I would do all the maintenance that was neglected prior to splashing Normally, motor up when launching and retrieving. Run blower for a few minutes prior to starting, then lower the motor. If...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Cabin ceiling Upholstery

    headliners are normally 1/8" or 1/4" PVC with foam backed vinyl not sure if you have room for screws.
  12. Scott Danforth

    I’m buying a Starcraft with the 110hp I/O.

    mercruisers dont have boots. muncie gear works and OMC did
  13. Scott Danforth

    Larson 310 Wind shield

    being flat glass, any glass shop that can get tempered glass can make the windshields. acrylic will scratch from normal use, you cant run a wiper and will haze in sunlight. Polycarbonate is stronger, however not UV stable as acrylic and when it shatters, will cause shards of plastic to be...
  14. Scott Danforth

    No oil pressure on 97 Monterey with 5.7

    I agree with everything Ted stated. also, pulling the engine is easy.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Help fixing bridged gelcoat

    I would mix up some poly resin and inject. Then place sand bags to hold it down
  16. Scott Danforth

    Boat leans

    Or your power steering pump or actuator
  17. Scott Danforth

    1959 Sears fiberglass boat 12'

    Look in the fiberglassics library. Your boat is 32 years prior to the internet. So someone would have had to post info and then pay to maintain that info
  18. Scott Danforth

    outdrive stored down

    EPA fine for leaking hydraulic fluid is more than 2 new cylinders and 4 new hoses
  19. Scott Danforth

    Upgrading Gen 5 VP V8-300 (300HP) to a V8-350 (350 HP)

    correct. just like you can not have your 4.3 250hp reflashed to 280hp. even though the whole engine is the same, only a fuel mapping difference. unless you find a dealer willing to reflash your ECM without documenting it (good luck)
  20. Scott Danforth

    outdrive stored down

    remember, hoses and seals are designed to last 15 years. you have 36 years on yours.
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