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  1. Scott Danforth

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    the old Mallory YLM distributor for your ford. however its now Sierra as the mallory line for marine was sloughed off to Sierra. I do not know the quality since the change.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    If you are looking at information on your VP AQ151A package as per this thread https://forums.iboats.com/threads/290-sterndrive-serial-decode.773272/ then you follow the bread crumb trail I left. you can get part information that way. get the proper manual from VP for working on the motor or...
  3. Scott Danforth

    290 sterndrive serial decode

    in the volvo world from the 80's, you look up the whole package for an AQ151A specifically, you go here. https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0 look up the AQ151A and then look at the transmission if you want to know specifically which 290 you have. however based on the year, its most likely a...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Oil Gauge Wiring Question Re: The Ignition Wire

    Wire the gauge to the other gauges. Just daisy chain the +VDC (purple wire), the ground (black wire) and the dash light (blue wire). The sender is the light blue wire under the dash
  5. Scott Danforth

    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    Regardless if it's a Merc, VP, OMC, etc. there are identification guides in the stickies. Your 7 paragraph post doesn't have one but of information on what you are working on
  6. Scott Danforth

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    No, especially not Pertronix
  7. Scott Danforth

    Does anyone remember when car & boat engines only had.

    As a hot rodder from the 80s and 90s, I built EFI systems.....,really expensive early systems..... Only to have less peak power and the same economy as a properly tuned carb. After rebuilding the same motors for the third time and getting them retuned.....for the 7th time.... I realized EFI has...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Inoperative Gauges

    Follow the purple wire from the gauges to the key switch. Most likely a fuse/circuit breaker or bad connection
  9. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    looks like my axle is on its way........ Now I hold my breath...... I have a tracking number that just showed up on the R&L carrier site...... Not holding my breath on the frame.....
  10. Scott Danforth

    Older Boats

    old aluminum boats can be restored easily with new transom wood, a new deck, and foam. then any motor work needed. This can usually be done in a few weekends if you are considering an old fiberglass boat. Read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, 4b, 6 and 19 in that order and in their entirety...
  11. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Pecan = Hickory when it comes to working with it. (same family - pecan is fruit bearing)
  12. Scott Danforth

    Older Boats

    Hey guys.... back on topic of old runabouts, lets not turn this into a 2-stroke vs 4-stroke debate.
  13. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    it eats planer blades and saw blades...... however the shavings make great smoke on the grill. it will also dent the hardwood floor if you drop it, and the planed edge is sharp enough to shave your skin. But the grain pattern is really beautiful.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Outboard motor upgrade?

    Im not sure I would wake-board behind a boat with a cuisinart (propeller)
  15. Scott Danforth

    Too much wind and rain in my face

    Agree with dingbat in post #7. turn your T-top into a pilot house with zip-in isenglass. you may have to add sail track. and yes, see your local upholstry shop.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Inoperative Gauges

    yellow wire with red stripe is the crank signal. it wont power anything up until you turn the key to the start position. each wire color is there for a reason. see the sticky. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/generic-boat-wiring-information-updated-verified.726970/ red is battery purple is...
  17. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    The Admiral has a shoe and purse collection.....
  18. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Lippert still hasn't shipped the axle or frame for the RV. May need to order the 6k axle sooner than later Have the metal to reinforce the frame. Time to just get it done
  19. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Just finishing up the corner shelves....... The Admiral's almost happy
  20. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser update

    If you remember a name, PM me if it's one of the guys that worked for me, I will personally throat punch them
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