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  1. Scott Danforth

    Outdrive Popping

    Well, that not only made the job 200% harder, you still have to pull the drive to align the motor. So now pull the drive, align the motor and then service the drive, and then reinstall
  2. Scott Danforth

    Swap a complete 1988 OMC 4.3 out and put a complete 5.7 Mercruiser I/0 complete with wiring harness in??

    Some have 454's and 502's in them
  3. Scott Danforth

    Swap a complete 1988 OMC 4.3 out and put a complete 5.7 Mercruiser I/0 complete with wiring harness in??

    Make sure the center pod is firmly attached
  4. Scott Danforth

    Engine no power under load

    Anyone with a modicum of knowledge and the shop manual or a bit of knowledge on carburetors can set the choke
  5. Scott Danforth

    Anyone Seen these?

    This prop target customer is the guy that launches in South Carolina on Friday afternoon, is in Marathon Key Saturday afternoon, and runs back for Sunday
  6. Scott Danforth

    Engine no power under load

    Your choke needs to open. It needs to be properly adjusted
  7. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta inboard tilt trim

    inboards do not have trim. I/Os do you almost can not "blow" a relay.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Dead in the water

    no, a fuel pump relay would not cause it to not turn over. a bad connection on either the battery cables, the starter, or the block would. clean all the connections with a wire brush or 150 grit sand paper, make sure they are tight.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Engine no power under load

    crack your fuel fill cap. if you hear hissing when you do, your vent is plugged.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Swap a complete 1988 OMC 4.3 out and put a complete 5.7 Mercruiser I/0 complete with wiring harness in??

    make sure there is 4" extra up front. motor mounts will be 4" forward cut out is similar, most you will need to do is a bit of clearance for the tiller arm. as Mike stated, pulleys to prop, with controls and wiring when you pull the engine out of your 1988 boat, check the stringers and...
  11. Scott Danforth

    3.7 Mercruiser Running Hot

    when was the impeller last replaced? all the missing blades found? check the cover as Kenny mentioned its not the circulating pump. no way to see water circulating within the motor, however it is.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    check for water in the fuel did the prop guy have proper pitch blocks?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Going from surge brakes to no brakes

    correction, go to the Dexter website now that they own UFP https://www.dexteraxle.com/Company/News/2204/dexter-axle-acquires-unique-functional-products here is a manual https://trailmastertrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/UFP-Actuator-Maintenance.pdf you can simply google UFP A60 parts...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Fuel gauge issue not working with new sending unit

    Aren't KUS senders digital? As in need CAC Buss to read? Sounds like you have a gauge and sender compatibility issue. Test the old sender, read the ohms open and closed
  15. Scott Danforth

    Gear ratio change/unknown oem prop

    The 19p is most probable for a 19 foot boat and a 5.0. it's also the prop you had on the boat. So starting with the 19p and simple math like stated by Chris gets you to 23p The drive you have will require a 23p +/- a bit during testing So where did you pull the 15p that you keep holding onto?
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    Double check the compression, spec is 150 psi. A good mechanic would know that. 170-180 psi is BS or bad gauge Could be coupler, however would not explain backfiring or shaking fluctuating RPM, rough running and shaking sounds fuel system related. Either an air leak or water in the system...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Propeller not spinning No FWD or Reverse

    Is the cable and shift assembly at the drive moving with the helm controls? Yes or No If Yes, your issue is in the drive transmission (upper gear box) If No, you have a control or cable issue
  18. Scott Danforth

    Going from surge brakes to no brakes

    Go to the UFO website, the manuals for all their products are there
  19. Scott Danforth

    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    Make sure to keep the P trap in the line. It must go up, and back down
  20. Scott Danforth

    locking distributor down

    Check to see if your dizzy bushings are going bad. That would be the only way the torque on the shaft would transfer any torque to the housing
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