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  1. Scott Danforth

    12v

    No, it doesnt
  2. Scott Danforth

    1984 Merc 9.8 lower unit swap

    Define newer? 1985 is the last of the 11 cube 7.5/9.8s You dont need the oring
  3. Scott Danforth

    Cranks, No Start

    get the motor on TDC of #1 then stab the dizzy, aligning rotor to #1 tower then using the timing light during cranking, set the timing then try to start
  4. Scott Danforth

    Where to buy Canvas by the yard

    start with on-line places like sail-rite or reliatex. or simply google on-line marine canvas however your "upholsterer" must not operate a shop, as every shop gets a better deal than most people do. expect to pay a lot for cut-yardage also, you will need to buy an extra yard or two for...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Head gasket? Cracked head?

    4.3's also have the drain plug on the thermostat housing manifolds need to have the plugs pulled raw water pump needs to have cover pulled. also a good idea to pull the impeller for winter the fact that brown goo came out the cylinders indicates that water and rust were in the combustion...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Go to the stickies at the top of the forum. 4th one is the DIY on restoration Read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in that order and all your restoration questions will be answered
  7. Scott Danforth

    Timing a Volvo 5.7 gsi with tbi removed

    correct, however most E10 pumps have lots of water in them. adding water to the E10 causes lean sneezes and other issues and results in a crappy burn
  8. Scott Danforth

    Timing and flooding(?)

    use a piston stop and a degree wheel to verify TDC. your outer ring on the damper may have moved. over 10 degrees is too much fix your carb issue. its not clean and its not adjusted right. the bog is proof.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Transom rebuild questions

    lower it about an inch max and tab it in
  10. Scott Danforth

    volvo AQ125B overheating while on plane

    if you bought the sierra one, its the same volvo part, just at a much much much lower price
  11. Scott Danforth

    1987 5.7 omc

    your gear ratio doesnt make sense. you should be about a 1.47:1 really simple, if you put the 21P on the boat and when you give it the gas and it sounds like marbles running around in a dryer. stop. turn around, get the 15P and change it at the ramp before you go any further. most I would...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Timing a Volvo 5.7 gsi with tbi removed

    depending on fuel, anywhere between 8 degrees and 14 degrees. 8 degrees if you have crappy fuel and buy the cheep stuff (87 octane with 10% ethanol) 10 degrees if you have OK fuel and buy the stuff from the fuel dock (89 octane with 0% ethanol) 12 degrees if you have good fuel and buy 91 octane...
  13. Scott Danforth

    No spark plug spark... 170 MC , 1985 Sea Ray

    use your wifes nail file. works as a points file. then regap
  14. Scott Danforth

    1987 5.7 omc

    about 4500 RPM +/- 100 at wide open throttle with full load (that means with everyone on board, including women and children and the dogs, food, gear, etc. sounds like you are propped right for the boat now. a 21 pitch will be too large of a prop on a boat that big with that drive ratio you...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 4.3 wiring question

    first, welcome aboard look at the factory wiring schematic in the factory manual purple is ignition. your starter should be using 2 or 3 terminals. the B terminal goes to the battery. the S terminal should have a yellow wire with a red stripe (start signal), and I believe the purple wire...
  16. Scott Danforth

    volvo AQ125B overheating while on plane

    that little pot metal fitting lasts about 4 years in fresh water and about 18 months in salt water (even with flushing).
  17. Scott Danforth

    Stingray 234 outboard leaking at trim tab mounts

    youre still under warranty, go to another stingray dealer
  18. Scott Danforth

    Transom rebuild questions

    Two pieces of 3/4" laminated together.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Just 3 Words

    You cant quit
  20. Scott Danforth

    Transom rebuild questions

    Transom specs are 2.0 to 2.25
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