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  1. Scott Danforth

    Aq271 fresh water cooled Manifolds

    Can't do it, even if you bought new manifolds You would need to double your heat exchanger size and the manifolds are too restrictive on the water side Those are words direct from the chief engineer at Volvo Penta 12 years ago when I considered a full system on my AQ271c when I worked for the...
  2. Scott Danforth

    3.0 timing

    Use a dwell meter to set the dwell, the timing is 4 BTDC
  3. Scott Danforth

    Running boat on land with no prop?

    if you want to break it in on land, install it in a truck or pay for dyno time. otherwise follow the factory manual for breakin
  4. Scott Danforth

    5.7L MerCruiser Bravo III under water...repairable?

    that is marketing , sales, and sites like consumer reports and boating life. not engineering. with sales and marketing trying to appease the marketing and rating poles you get negative points for things like grease fittings, etc. so you get todays designs such as "lubed for life" and other...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Trim

    The click is the relay pulling in, however the contacts are corroded. Spend $3 on a relay
  6. Scott Danforth

    OMC 5.0L Wiring Diagram

    I would get a 1996 or newer motor. And yes, the old OMC motor was a waste of time and money
  7. Scott Danforth

    Trim

    Look at the relay if it just clicks
  8. Scott Danforth

    Running boat on land with no prop?

    Water inlet is 3-4" below the impeller. You need water 11-12" above the inlets
  9. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta outdrive won’t rise all the way

    Are you hitting the trim limit and must use the tilt?
  10. Scott Danforth

    Running boat on land with no prop?

    So how do you get the static water level 8" above the impeller with your setup? Answer - you can't. Yes, muffs are better and safer
  11. Scott Danforth

    5.0GL-C Crank Position Sensor

    To plug an oil hole. However most likely not there as there are covers without the crank sensor hole
  12. Scott Danforth

    Approximate towing weight 1998 Sunbird 17

    2290# dry 200# fuel 400# gear 750# trailer At or above the subie limit As Brian stated, get a scale weight
  13. Scott Danforth

    2009 Carolina Skiff 198dlx center console cover

    You can get one made at your local marine canvas and upholstery shop Or you can sew one yourself
  14. Scott Danforth

    Custom "Princess" Bow Cushion

    Jo Ann fabrics does not carry anti-microbial foam or Marine vinyl or the proper thread
  15. Scott Danforth

    Battery cover/ cup holder

    Ebay
  16. Scott Danforth

    volvo penta 4.3 GXI-E PROBLEMS

    GXI is EFI How were you trying to start it?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 3.0 - Fuel lag and shakes

    Start with the basics. Check compression, take a plug reading
  18. Scott Danforth

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    the V8 looks to be a 1984 or older motor. what year was the V6?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Hole shot, or up easy?

    Like a viking long-boat
  20. Scott Danforth

    Custom "Princess" Bow Cushion

    your local marine upholstery & canvas shop will make them for you if you pay them
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