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  1. Scott Danforth

    Can i get 4 blade for my boat? 1979 Evinrude 35hp 2 Stroke

    not sure you have enough motor to run a 4-blade
  2. Scott Danforth

    Wayyyy over propped???

    im thinking you need to verify your tach and that the motor is running right.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Jumpy Tach

    my guess bad connection somewhere or the tach is going south
  4. Scott Danforth

    Help! 95 5.0 efi ford firing order

    by looking up your serial number and getting the proper manual for it.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Cut holes in doghouse?

    no
  6. Scott Danforth

    Fuel blockage

    water separating fuel filter is a yearly maintenance item. it would not be under the floor.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Electric fuel pump

    the type of fuel is not determined by your fuel pump. it is determined if you have had your head serviced and hardened valve seats installed since your engine is a 1974. I would stick to adding the lead substitute, or get a later head.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Help! 95 5.0 efi ford firing order

    get a new cap and verify your firing order. there are two for the 5.0, depending on which cam you have in the motor
  9. Scott Danforth

    1993 Mercruiser 4.3 2bbl carb running out of power

    start with a carb rebuild. test fuel pressure if fuel pressure is low, look at anti-siphon valve and fuel pickup anything man-made will fail. everything that does not get maintained is problematic. however for the most part, its not the fuel pump.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Futurecraft owners needed

    welcome aboard just an FYI, fiberglass boats are designed to last 15 years. with care and maintenance, the service life can be about 20 years or so prior to major overhauling. keep in mind your boat is 30 years old most fiberglass boats are generic tubs assembled with minimal effort with a...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Hey Newbies

    hey newbies, just because the outside of the boat is shiny fiberglass doesnt mean the stringers and transom are not rotten
  12. Scott Danforth

    Fuel blockage

    disconnect the existing tank and run from a portable tank to isolate the tank from the engine/fuel pump test fuel pressure to isolate the fuel pump then if the engine runs, and fuel pressure is good. look at the tank most likely you have either dirt or a leak: pumps will not draw fuel if...
  13. Scott Danforth

    85 ciera 2550 galley replacement

    Start by googling boat galleys and looking at pictures however, you have to ask yourself, is the galley your biggest problem? the boat was stripped for a reason. most likely because there were other issues and the boat was going to be restored, or the boat was going to be salvaged and junked...
  14. Scott Danforth

    1986 Aries bass boat renovation

    first, welcome aboard the transom rotted before the stringers, follow the advice above. 4th sticky down is the DIY on boat restoration, make sure to read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in that order. build a cradle, pull the cap, put on the PPE and fire up the saws and grinders you have...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Dual Batteries, only one is charging

    welcome aboard and based on your description, yes
  16. Scott Danforth

    1993 Mercruiser 4.3 2bbl carb running out of power

    welcome aboard agree, 200 hours over 30 years is lack of use. considering there probably was 100 hours put on the first 2 years rebuild your carb. and you may need to clean your entire fuel system (tank, anti-siphon valve, etc. the backfiring under load is known as a lean sneeze. that is...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 3.0gs can’t get water pump to prime

    Do you have the hoses plumbed correctly?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Down motor

    Did you check for spark? Also, never use ether on a 2-cycle motor
  19. Scott Danforth

    Towing 20 hours from FL to TX

    Ship it.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Cut holes in doghouse?

    Seriously, look to see if the doghouse is touching a wire, especially the spark plug wires
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