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  1. Scott Danforth

    2004 Volvo Penta GSI 5.7 parts question

    Flywheel is just a $70 manual truck flywheel Coupler is available from many places Go to volvopentastore.com and look up part numbers. Then start googling. You will find some parts on ebay, and some on craigslist. Also check some of the marine salvage places
  2. Scott Danforth

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Yep, pump needs to be lower than water to prime
  3. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta bell housing question

    You have to ask yourself, are you keeping the AQ280 drive or are you going with the SX drive. If you keep the 280 drive, you need a Volvo Penta AQ series V8 PDS housing. If you keep the SX drive, you either need a conversion housing, or you have to rebuild your transom
  4. Scott Danforth

    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    yes, however the GM Delco starters would still be there
  5. Scott Danforth

    Angler 203FX tilt engine, crack cowling

    up to you. if it was me, I would wrap silver duct tape over the crack and worry about it later
  6. Scott Danforth

    Bearing grease / water leaked out on rim

    Im thinking you dodged a bullet even with bearing buddies, I pull the hubs every year to inspect and if there is any sign of moisture, I reseal and repack. I usually pull the brake calipers for inspection and maintenance
  7. Scott Danforth

    1989 Mercruiser 5.7 slight overheating at lower RPMs

    34, its now M/Y 2023 (or will be Friday)
  8. Scott Danforth

    Angler 203FX tilt engine, crack cowling

    welcome aboard cowling repair can be done at any body shop for a reasonable price.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    Holden has a plant in Australia......
  10. Scott Danforth

    1975 Fiberglass Boat Restoration

    you know that the foam is structural on the boat
  11. Scott Danforth

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Between outboards and I/Os there are about 200 different impellers. ID (shaft dia) key style, OD, length, hub diameter (Blade length), blade design, number of blades, and material. Most are made out of NBR with a bronze sleeve. However there are a few different blends.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Bearing grease / water leaked out on rim

    First, do you trust them to report if your seal surfaces are pitted or good? Owning a trailer and a boat has annual maintenance schedules. This involves pulling the drive every year, and inspecting the trailer bearings and brakes
  13. Scott Danforth

    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    Chris, guessing these are 2-piece RMS blocks
  14. Scott Danforth

    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    I will add, certain parts companies can ship from South Dakota to Scotland in less time than it takes to get to Florida.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    you are replacing the transmissions, then you dont need to worry about the motor being RH then you build two straight-up LH motors If you do want to convert the crank to RH, increase the pressure on the oil pump and change the knurling on the crank if you want to get a starter shipped to...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Converting old bow light to LED?

    either fix what you have and drop in a new LED bulb, or buy a new LED bow light. your local auto parts store will have sockets https://www.1000bulbs.com/fil/categories/led-miniature-indicator-bulbs...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Erratic tach, misfire.

    first, welcome aboard second, if your distributor has the old 2-wire ignition trigger, spend the $50 on the new 3-wire ignition trigger.
  18. Scott Danforth

    1989 Mercruiser 5.7 slight overheating at lower RPMs

    the power steering cooler is the first "filter" in the system with the smallest holes. it will get fowled easy. back-flush it
  19. Scott Danforth

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Yes, impellers are unique to manufactures
  20. Scott Danforth

    1989 Mercruiser 5.7 slight overheating at lower RPMs

    Start with a new impeller check raw water flow
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