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  1. Scott Danforth

    Broken belt tensioner

    the accessory brackets and tesnsioner for boat motors are part of the marinization package. you are looking at a volvo penta only marine engine part. the tensioner is a Gates unit designed for VP. here is the gates catalog...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Vinyl trim replacement

    just google "screw trim cover for RV" you will find hundreds of sizes and multiple colors
  3. Scott Danforth

    Proper Carburetor adjustment

    1.5 turns out is a starting point using an unlit propane torch and motor at idle, on the trailer in the water and in gear, make your fine adjustments if you add a bit of propane to the air stream and the motor RPM raises a bit, you need to back each screw off slightly (and evenly) if you add...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Towing over rough terrain with outboard down?

    go slow, enter the drive from an angle
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 230 Alpha 1 - Water coming through transom

    I suspect your transom is rotten pull the drive, pull the motor and make a test drill or two. however your 35 year old boat is about 15-20 years past its design life.
  6. Scott Danforth

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    https://publications.brunswick.com/searchresults.asp?Search=control&Submit=
  7. Scott Danforth

    Broke down out of town.

    for the $1000 bill you are only paying about $200-$300 for the axle. then about $20-$50 in mounting hardware about $100-200 in expedited freight because the axle will not be stocked and you are broke down now and cant wait a week and about 4 hours worth of labor at shop rate which will be...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Risers getting very hot

    your risers also run hotter at idle when the raw water flow is lower as you may not be filling the riser fully.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Two fuel pumps in series??

    I would question if amazon pumps are marine rated. additionally, no, generally you can not push fuel thru a failed pump
  10. Scott Danforth

    Bow light

    you checked for voltage, correct?
  11. Scott Danforth

    VP Outdrive Oil | Topping up

    you can drop oil down the dipstick hole. the dipstick has a range on it that is acceptable.
  12. Scott Danforth

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    11 lb-ft 35 lb-ft is for something else.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Cushions

    Seek out your local boat upholstery shop
  14. Scott Danforth

    Need advice for when to pull the trigger on new purchase

    Thompson hasn't been in business for almost 60 years Any fiberglass boat under $10k should be considered a project unless proven otherwise Fiberglass boats on the great lakes are prone to rot due to many reasons You will get more boat for less money with aluminum. Especially if you are only...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Need advice for when to pull the trigger on new purchase

    I would look for something a few decades newer than a Thompson Look for an aluminum boat made newer than 2000
  16. Scott Danforth

    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    You can get new industrial machines for $2300. Used ones in the $600-800 range
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Thunderbolt V Ignition No Longer Available

    Go thru the tests. Find out if you do have a bad component or a bad connection The trigger assembly for the dizzy is only $65-70 The amplifier assembly is available only thru MerCruiser
  18. Scott Danforth

    Seats for Sunrunner272 ultra

    Use PMs please.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Chaparral SSI 196 - prop recommendation

    What RPM do you get at WOT? What are the other answers to the questions in the sticky at the top of the forum?
  20. Scott Danforth

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    You need to run your motor more than 3000. You are not going to hurt anything by opening the throttle a bit My motor will spin 6000 all day long. It is fully balanced
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