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  1. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    it has a HIN and you have paperwork (title/registration/bill of sale) from the HIN and paperwork, you should know what you have without paperwork, its just a big lawn ornament
  2. Scott Danforth

    Motor has power, won’t turn over

    FYI, the one-post OP hasn't been back in over 3 months. Seriously doubt he/she will return
  3. Scott Danforth

    Windshield

    Plastic? If so, see your local plastic shop and have them make you one
  4. Scott Danforth

    Moving 3rd toon back

    You will probably gain about 3-5 mph
  5. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    I would want to see receipts. Agreed, 1985 or older motor
  6. Scott Danforth

    Fogging oil won't kill engine

    I fogged once..... 30 years ago. However spray for 10 seconds and shut down
  7. Scott Danforth

    LS Swap...?

    Plenty of project vehicles in need of motor and trans
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Ride Guide Steering Cable Help!

    Teleflex sold off the cable division and it became SeaStar Agree with Bondo, you will need to buy a new helm and cable as a kit
  9. Scott Danforth

    Wiring Diagram 1996 Rinker Fiesta vee 280

    welcome aboard wire color is standard. there is no wiring diagram go to the electrical forum and look at the stickies like this one. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/generic-boat-wiring-information-updated-verified.726970/
  10. Scott Danforth

    Moving 3rd toon back

    unless you reduce the wetted surface area (lifting strakes, etc), its a fools errand. to go faster, you need more torque at the prop. to get more torque at the prop, you need a bigger motor
  11. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 alternator issue

    could be regulator going on the alternator. your local alternator and starter repair shop can fix you right up.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    12000 CAD is 8800 USD. the ratio is currently 1:.773 only you can determine if its worth the value to you.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    I have done "Don's way"and pulled the drive. usually faster for me to pull the drive and toss on the cart as a unit
  14. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    5200# dry weight is about 6500# wet-weight. assuming a 1993 270 sundancer https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNPJJ676.pdf 5600# dry weight plus 99 gallons of fuel at 6.82#/gallon plus 26 gallons of water at 8.35#/gallon Plus holding tank plus gear assuming...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    With the factory volvo penta manual, yes, the drives are easy to work on with a moderate amount of tools. without the factory manual (ie, the knee pads known as clymer, haynes, etc.) no way.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Press the throttle only button, 1 full pump of throttle to set choke and prime the carb, then pull back to about 1/4 throttle Turn the key. Once it fires, pull back to about 1500 RPM
  17. Scott Danforth

    Chrysler 75 horsepower seems to lack a lot of power at wot

    pinging could be running lean. could be timing either way, its the motor eating the pistons what are the compression numbers?
  18. Scott Danforth

    OMC ECM Needed

    welcome aboard any EFI Ford parts are NLA time to switch to Carb or GM motors
  19. Scott Danforth

    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    your fine. the manuals used to have the optional pouring AF into the system via the T-stat housing with a funnel, however it was removed. all that is needed is drain. if you are using PG, make sure to get the -100
  20. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing: Fuel in tank options?

    I would take the boat out, enjoy the heck out of it on the weekend and then come to the dock on fumes....
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