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  1. Scott Danforth

    Transferring fuel from truck to garage to dock to boats (PITB)

    a 5-gallon can of fuel weighs the same as a case of beer...... consider it cross-training
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 260 stern drive serial No. 5384708 knocking sound HELP!!

    first, run the motor without the drive (could be your u-joints and gimbal)
  3. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 5.7gxi-a

    that is good, those pins are worth their weight in platinum no need for the starter, buy new PMGR new flywheel is $55. so its up to you to track down the prior owner. however the exhaust manifolds would also be helpful link to flywheel...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Timing issue 3.0 TKS

    no, you adjust idle separate from timing doesnt matter on the shunt
  5. Scott Danforth

    Tuning Holley 80551 (4160)

    that 600 CFM carb will be a bit small for a 5.7 (considering they installed 600 CFM carbs on 4.3's and 715 CFM carbs on 5.7's) to answer @kenny nunez , yes its a 600 CFM vac secondary 4160 marine carb However you are most likely going lean base on what you are describing best you can do with...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Timing issue 3.0 TKS

    yes it runs like crap in base timing mode however that is how you set base timing, once you get the dizzy to 2 degrees ATDC in base timing, lock it down and pull the shunt
  7. Scott Danforth

    Monterey Hull Emblems/Lettering

    try calling Monterey's customer service line
  8. Scott Danforth

    Fletcher speed boat.

    so you bought a boat without paperwork from a guy that didnt have paperwork?
  9. Scott Danforth

    120 Mercruiser 2.5L - No spark

    there should not be a spark at the points. that would indicate that the condenser is bad Just gapping points is close enough to run, setting the dwell with a meter is precise. ignition dwell is the period of time the points are closed to charge the coil, which then fires when the points open...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 7.4L MPI Throttle Adjustment ???

    you may have slack on the port engine cable, with the engine off, have someone move the throttle while you check for movement in the cable just off idle some controls have multiple anchor points for the cable, could it have been installed at the wrong point at the controls
  11. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 5.7gxi-a

    do you have the pins to mount the 290 to the transom? there will be 5 pins total, the helmet pin, about 1-1/4" in diameter and about 1-1/2" long held to the drive with two bolts the pivot pins, about 3/4" diameter, about 2.5" long, notch in the side and a screw driver slot on one end the...
  12. Scott Danforth

    120 Mercruiser 2.5L - No spark

    A feeler gauge set to rough gap the points, a dwell meter to adjust dwell
  13. Scott Danforth

    First boat is it worth it?

    Boat is not worth $35k
  14. Scott Danforth

    120 Mercruiser 2.5L - No spark

    File the points, then gap the points, then set the dwell
  15. Scott Danforth

    Parts interchange between chevy smallblock family and mercruiser 140 3.0 liter

    However because of the 3.6" long stroke of the 181 4 banger compared to the 3.25" stroke of the 327 or the 3" bore of the 302, the piston compression heights are different
  16. Scott Danforth

    Rack n Pinion steering for Merc 4.3 TKS

    You need a buddy to help (turn the wheel while you look) and a flashlight. You may need a mirror to get back of the motor if you cant get your head back there Remember, the steering servo on the actuator will move a bit if the motor isnt running. I suggest having the motor running on muffs at...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 alpha one no water from telltale holes

    Top of the forum are two stickies. First one is adults only, second one is DIY information Both same, one is just more work friendly Click in one (second one if you are at work), then click on the additional mercruiser information and halfway down it says videos. That is as fas as I spoon...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Rack n Pinion steering for Merc 4.3 TKS

    First, welcome aboard. The slop is not at the helm. If you have slop in the steering, its at the drive end. Look at the drive tiller arm However you are also experiencing "v-bow low speed wander" that is common with all v-bow boats at low speed with a single motor. The solution for that is...
  19. Scott Danforth

    2003 Baja Help Needed

    How was the motor winterized?
  20. Scott Danforth

    Maybe Dumb first time boat owner maintenance questions.

    Because often the seal surface is rusted and will eat the new seal. Additionally, if neglected, the splines wear enough to strip out
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