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  1. Scott Danforth

    connecting rod bolts

    rock auto and summit racing sell to Scotland and ship faster than they do to Florida. They also ship to Canada..... LOL
  2. Scott Danforth

    Help with interpreting AFR gauge readings

    according to the Holley library, you should have a #25 power valve 600 CFM is a bit small for a 350 your running rich go lighter on spring (not heavier), you want the secondaries to slowly open starting about 3000 RPM back off on the jets - suggest #68 may need to go to #35 power valve wish...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Fouling spark plugs

    what brand of oil are you running? the semi-synthetic and the synthetic dont foul plugs like some of the lower quality oils do
  4. Scott Danforth

    connecting rod bolts

    stock pistons = stock rods = stock bolts if you need to jump to ARP rod bolts, go to SCAT forged rods with floating pistons and ARP bolts. will save you a ton of money over modifying junk stock rods. you may want to check prices. lately, a new crank is cheaper than regrinding your existing...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 1996 7.4 GL wiring

    welcome aboard the wiring diagram/schematic is in the factory manuals wire color is standardized
  6. Scott Danforth

    1991 Celebrity 181cx Book/Manual/Information

    if someone scanned and posted the factory brochure, you will find information on the size of the fuel tank most likely about 22-25 gallons Max hp will be on the capacity tag unless its an I/O, then there is no max limit.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Fluid Changes for Winterizing, Do I Need to?

    Mahle symposium on bearing failure due to acid buildup - compression ignited and spark ignited motors. about 2006 or 2007 held at Cummins CMEP (Cummins Mid-range Engine Plant)
  8. Scott Danforth

    Motor well cables

    https://www.amazon.com/Design-Engineering-010650-Split-Sleeve/dp/B06W5J2CC3?th=1
  9. Scott Danforth

    The newest outboard from Mercury

    these motors go on 2 million dollar center consoles....... price isnt an issue.
  10. Scott Danforth

    1995 Searay 5.7 GM winterizing mods..

    a 1/2"-13 bolt, 1/2" long with an o-ring works in place of the blue break-prone plastic ones. you can buy the stainless wing-nut versions from hardin marine for a few bucks each.
  11. Scott Danforth

    1987, 454 Help!

    measure your fuel pressure for a carb, 3-7 psi
  12. Scott Danforth

    1991 Celebrity 181cx Book/Manual/Information

    I work for a company that supplies many items to the boating world, and know many naval architects as well as workers across many boat builders there is less documentation than you would think many times, after the mold was made, the rigging was documented with chalk on the floor and...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Can't find fuel vent on 2011 195LX!

    if there is not a separate vent, then its a combination vent/fill. (which your cap looks wrong if it is) https://www.perko.com/catalog/non_epa_vented_fills/fuel_system_components/ however when the boat dies, simply open the gas cap. if you hear air rushing, your vent is plugged if not, look...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Can't find fuel vent on 2011 195LX!

    fuel vent should be just above or next to the fuel fill
  15. Scott Danforth

    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I would also verify your tach you should be able to hit 4500 RPM
  16. Scott Danforth

    Pre Alpha Prop?

    what are the compression numbers? post them what is the fuel pressure going to the carb? what is timing? what do your plugs look like? motor with bad compression running on 1 cylinder will rev to 4500 RPM in neutral. that means nothing define "Motor is fresh"
  17. Scott Danforth

    Paint Restoration

    elbow grease generally boats are gel coat the surface gets oxidized. the cure is wet sand, then polish
  18. Scott Danforth

    Lifting the Engine Methods

    engine, flywheel, coupler, aluminum intake manifold, carb, cast-iron exhaust manifolds, about 575. add 25# for the flywheel housing and the bobtail is about 600 transom shield and outdrive with props adds about another 150 big block adds another 100
  19. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing time

    looks like batwing manifolds too. may want to consider upgrading those ticking time bombs
  20. Scott Danforth

    1991 Celebrity 181cx Book/Manual/Information

    as far as printed material....... doesnt exist, never did pictures of a boat ripped apart...... search the forums on iBoats if you have water around your fuel tank, one of your drainage holes in the bilge is clogged. you could also have water soaked foam/stringers/transom
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