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  1. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 5.0 gl not sucking water

    this is the most quick way to buying a new block. cold anti-freeze hits the thermostat, it closes, and maybe your exhaust gets antifreeze, however your block doesnt drain fully and you are winterized. if spending $30 on antifreeze and pouring into your motor makes you warm and fuzzy, then do...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Help needed on OMC stringer

    to take the ball gear shaft out, you must first remove the water pump, you must also remove the top assembly. additionally, you must remove the ball gear from the shaft (pull cover off over nut, remove nut, remove ball gear) however to pull the water pump assembly, simply remove the 4 screws...
  3. Scott Danforth

    350 MAG MPI Reman maybe Gen II??

    clean the fuel system. from the tank to the injectors the motor ran great until all the crud in the fuel system plugged up the filter in the pickup (remove and discard), Anti Siphon valve (clean), probably the pump (clean) , and most likely the injectors (send in and get clean).
  4. Scott Danforth

    Help needed on OMC stringer

    throw the haynes manual away get a factory OMC manual. https://outboardbooks.com/
  5. Scott Danforth

    Slow crank

    because you will strip the bolt thread out of the crank and need a new crank. get one of these if you want to turn the motor over by the crank. https://www.amazon.com/Crankshaft-Turning-Socket-Chevy-4-Cylinder/dp/B001U3V334/ or pull the starter and pry over by the flywheel teeth. battery...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 5.0 gl not sucking water

    look at the fitting at the front end of the drive where the hose connects. early ones were white metal and corroded off, later ones were plastic and broke off also, never ever ever ever attempt to draw water from a bucket or trough for an I/O. you will smoke the impeller anyway, to winterize...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    I would pull the trigger and get it (or tell us where it is) worst case for $50, you sell the 3 gallon fuel tank for $30 and hang the outboard on the wall of the mancave
  8. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    here is the picture from my 271C when I pulled the stock heads and installed vortec
  9. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    your motor may have a different block in it already. post the block number
  10. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 3.0L HP ratings

    inlinners are 4200-4600 RPM your 4420 RPM is good torque peak is about 3800 RPM with stock cam specs vary year to year depending on which induction system and which ignition system
  11. Scott Danforth

    2020 Monterey seat issues

    file a warranty claim thru your dealer looks like improper stitch spacing. there is a reason that there is only 5-6 stitches per inch.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Fender for Shorelander trailer

    https://www.shorelandr.com/parts/
  13. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    you may want to check. if your block has the bosses and they were machined (they shouldnt be), then you are good to go
  14. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    heads yes cam, no - as the block is not machined for roller lifters if there are roller rockers, then yes (stock vortec heads do not have roller rockers)
  15. Scott Danforth

    Slow crank

    Clean the battery terminals as indicated Find a different shop Never turn a Chevrolet motor over by the crank bolt
  16. Scott Danforth

    Fender for Shorelander trailer

    Have you tried shoreland'r?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Help needed on OMC stringer

    The impeller (raw water pump) sits between the upper and lower. Since you have it apart, I would get a new pump assembly as well as inspect the splines of the 3 pieces of the vertical driveshaft (known failure point)
  18. Scott Danforth

    I need some help on paint !

    I would look at axalta coatings or the Dupont industrial line You need an ecthing base primer followed by an epoxy sealing primer I would do wet on wet
  19. Scott Danforth

    Complete drive swap

    Because the A1G2 drive is vetter than the drives you have, and the 1996 and later Vortec motor is a better starting point than your 1989
  20. Scott Danforth

    Sheared water plug on block

    Use a plug. You cant probe a petcock with a pick to make sure its drained
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