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  1. Scott Danforth

    New Project Sunbird 170 Crosair

    welcome aboard. you should trouble shoot before buying. it could be a bad connection, it could be a bad gauge, it could be a bad sensor. that requires pulling the sensor at which point you can measure the tank depth. however your sunbird has a belly tank low in the hull. the tank is long and...
  2. Scott Danforth

    4.3 omc cobra no start

    if your dwell isnt right, it wont do a thing. verifying dwell is the only way to verify your points are working correctly and you are getting proper saturation of the coil. the use of the meter will also tell you the condition of your condenser (capacitor) Autozone, Advanced auto, pep boys...
  3. Scott Danforth

    302 distributer

    wood of caution. I have never had a set of points fail. I have had 3 pertronix conversions fail (that is 0-3 for pertronix), and I have had an ignition trigger fail on the mercruiser and 2 on the mallory distributor. I would keep the points myself. and just set the dwell every spring.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Convert 1993 4 HP to remote tank

    @Aussieken they are available nearly everywhere. just do a generic search for outboard engine fuel pump. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=outboard+motor+fuel+pump&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 here is an aussie site https://boatbits.com.au/marine-parts/fuel-pumps/omc-fuel-pump-18-7350.html I converted an old...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Can't see my boat

    guys, the OP hasnt been back in 2 months
  6. Scott Danforth

    4.3 omc cobra no start

    use a dwell meter to properly set points. feeler gauges only get you close
  7. Scott Danforth

    Top speed

    bow cushions either have screws in between the pleats, Z-clips and two screws on the bottom, christmas tree fasteners or some sort of screw from the back side.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Bilge Blower Vent Duct

    not only does aluminum conduct electricity, it also corrodes quickly
  9. Scott Danforth

    2021 Splash of the Year Nominations

    Nominate @Meames1 since @todhunter is procrastinating
  10. Scott Danforth

    Convert 1993 4 HP to remote tank

    same small little pumps also on various outdoor power equipment
  11. Scott Danforth

    Bilge Blower Vent Duct

    you guys need to start looking for stuff on your own. https://www.iboats.com/shop/cabin-and-galley/boat-ventilation/marine-ventilation-hoses.html
  12. Scott Danforth

    Adding cleats to a floating HPDE dock..

    first, I wouldnt screw into the HDPE. screws rip out really easy. second, contact the manufacturer of the dock system and obtain their cleat support blocks.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Winterization- Drain Plug Locations, Etc.

    I misread on my phone, I though you were changing the oil filter location.
  14. Scott Danforth

    2021 Splash of the Year Nominations

    Hey @todhunter , you have a week to splash to make a nomination
  15. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Hey @todhunter , if you splash in the next week, we can nominate you for the SOTY
  16. Scott Danforth

    Winterization- Drain Plug Locations, Etc.

    Google volvo penta manuals. Their manual site comes up Never ever ever suck up AF. If you want to add it, you use a funnel and pour into the thernostat housing. Ther thermostat will almost never open while in the muffs If you plan on changing oil filter location (remote filter) Make sure...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Winterization- Drain Plug Locations, Etc.

    best is to follow the manual. there is a block drain, center of block, just above the pan rail on both sides. drain them, the exhaust manifolds, the raw water pump and the large hose optional, if you want to add antifreeze for corrosion protection, add -100F antifreeze. not the pink RV stuff...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Dipstick threds stripped out need to replace top cover

    https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  19. Scott Danforth

    Dipstick threds stripped out need to replace top cover

    Why not helicoil the existing cover Factory service manual has shimming procedure
  20. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Never run without cooling water. You burn up the rubber bits in the exhaust Exhaust with cooling water is about 220 degrees. Exhaust without cooling water is about 1000 degrees
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