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  1. Scott Danforth

    Outboard exhaust drifts towards cockpit

    no where near as much. the 2-strokes have idle relief ports above the water line
  2. Scott Danforth

    2005 5.0 MPI Valve Cover Replacement Questions

    get a set of SBC felpro valve cover gaskets from your local auto parts store. if skippy behind the counter asks year, make, model you know the guy doesnt know anything about parts (why I suggested NAPA) if he is a true parts guy, he will ask perimeter or center If only skippy is available...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Vesselview-broke one of the small metal tabs in the plug on the motor side

    you are going to need the right crimper. something like this. https://www.waytekwire.com/item/533/Crimper-Tool-for-Metri-Pack-150/
  4. Scott Danforth

    Vesselview-broke one of the small metal tabs in the plug on the motor side

    Delphi / Packard connector. Pins available at most auto parts stores they should have pins for the 280 series unclip the purple retainer from the back of the backshell to pull the pin/wire out. crimp new pin. re-install
  5. Scott Danforth

    2005 5.0 MPI Valve Cover Replacement Questions

    I wouldnt trust the gasket if its 2" shorter. that would indicate it probably sat on a shelf in a hot warehouse and shrunk. I would hit your local NAPA parts store and get gaskets for a center mount SBC Note, there is only perimeter mount and center mount.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Outboard exhaust drifts towards cockpit

    I'm one of the Unique Individuals that actually likes the smell of 2-stroke exhaust. However the others are right, if you want to get rid of the exhaust smell you may have to move to a four stroke
  7. Scott Danforth

    Vesselview-broke one of the small metal tabs in the plug on the motor side

    pull the connector apart. get as many pics as you can. post them here. a few of us have experience making harnesses and have connectors, pins, sockets and tools so we should be able to identify what you need my guess its a dephi connector if so, then your local auto parts store may have pins.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Is It Worth it

    to "retrofit a briggs and stratton" would cost you as much as it would for parts to do it right if the rings are rusted from sitting under water, that is one issue if the rings are stuck from sitting, that is another issue
  9. Scott Danforth

    Crestliner aluminum corrosion

    that is some serious corrosion my guess: someone has something wired wrong in the boat its a salt water boat or someone swapped the transom wood with pressure treated.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Failed Exhaust Bellows

    while on the trailer and idling, your cooling water and a bit of exhaust is coming out of the idle relief ports on the transom. this is as designed until the engine RPMs get up high enough to push the water and exhaust out the prop (overcoming the head pressure of the water level). after...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Re-carpeting 18.5 Bowrider Need advice

    I personally like snap-in carpet. however I have owned more than a few boats with glued in carpet.
  12. Scott Danforth

    2005 5.0 MPI Valve Cover Replacement Questions

    you tighten down until you hit the crush sleeve. you cant squash the gaskets beyond that.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Swap carby on Mercruiser 1986 inline 6 to holley carby

    If you want more speed, you need much more than a carb change. you need enough motor to jump up in torque significantly enough to spin a higher pitch prop. to spin the inline 6 motor faster than 4200 RPM requires pulling the motor apart and building it to spin faster (balance the rotating...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Do you know the OEM Prop size for a 05 Bayliner 265 with 5.0NA 220hp Carb engine.

    first, check your tach second, check your fuel system bet you are running out of fuel at the top end causing your low WOT third, you cant go from the 15 pitch prop you have to a 17 pitch and gain speed.
  15. Scott Danforth

    1998 Volvo Penta 4.3GL - Fuel Pump not working...

    do you have voltage at the pump. not checking with a meter, however with a test light?
  16. Scott Danforth

    Swap carby on Mercruiser 1986 inline 6 to holley carby

    nothing wrong with a Holley carb, volvo, PCM, Ilmore, and OMC used them for years. however everyone is right, you dont need anything more than 500 cfm 2-barrel unless you do lots and lots of expensive head work on the inliner and you would need a custom manifold since the intake and exhaust are...
  17. Scott Danforth

    2005 5.0 MPI Valve Cover Replacement Questions

    you realize these are nothing special. these are just 1986 and later Small Block Chevy valve covers and gaskets available everywhere. buying from a dealer you over-paid. gaskets should be about $25 a set (felpro) new stamped steel valve covers from GM under $50 with the center bolts, you...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Guess what day it is......

    Yep..... Happy Sinko de Mayo
  19. Scott Danforth

    Tachometer reading half RPMs?

    I think i mentioned either or in the other thread.. glad you are on the path
  20. Scott Danforth

    Tachometer reading half RPMs?

    does this help. based on your motor, your tach switches should be on, on, off if you have a 2-lead sensor, or off, on, off if you have a 3 lead sensor. my guess is either switch 2 or 3 is in the wrong position
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