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  1. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    says the Tennessee boy that never did the polar plunge on Lake Michigan
  2. Scott Danforth

    '66 Sunchief. Layout ideas.

    Do add flotation foam Don't use treated lumber Budget and boating are a dichotomy May want to consider fold down stern seating May want to consider convertible bow seating that can turn into a platform
  3. Scott Danforth

    Transom and floor wood

    Exterior grade ACX plywood
  4. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    or a boarding ladder and a rope.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    there was a website that I once had linked years ago (on my long dead laptop). it had well over 150,000 boat builders in the US listed that there was ever a record. Not backyard builders, however any company that had a business name. many built only 1 boat, some built 0. of which, I believe...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Eng acts like safety kill switch is engaged.

    VP hasnt used points on any V engine since 1985/1986. they used a now obsolete prestolite dizzy before the EST
  7. Scott Danforth

    Eng acts like safety kill switch is engaged.

    the seloc manual is riddled with improper and wrong information. Volvo Penta has had electronic ignition on the V6's since the 80's your 1997 should have the Delco EST dizzy get the correct manual. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  8. Scott Danforth

    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    the oildyne 108 is usually set up for 2900-3000 psi to raise (as it has to fight the prop thrust) and only about 900-1500 psi to lower (as gravity and prop thrust help)
  9. Scott Danforth

    Eng acts like safety kill switch is engaged.

    welcome aboard. for a 1997, there should be electronic ignition. are you looking at a factory manual? because 8 volts is for a points ignition You are also posting in the OMC forum. will move to the VP forum.
  10. Scott Danforth

    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    I would look at the cylinders.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Restoring 1988 19’ bayliner capri

    i use a cup brush to turn the foam into powder AND it cleans the fiberglass. then I simply vacuum it up.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Johnson 50hp swap to a Johnson 110hp Possible?

    if the motor is healthy (check the compression), and if the pontoon is rated for it. you should be able to bolt it on. however, if the boat is not rated for it, the motor will tear the transom off the pontoon. you also wont go much faster unless the boat has lifting strakes.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 4.3 repair manual

    you could always go here. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  14. Scott Danforth

    1983 5.7L V8 Chevy rebuild

    1- brass impeller and stainless backing plate on marine only. an automotive one will rust out in about 6 months. if you put a heat exchanger on it and run glycol, then yes, you can use a non-marine water pump. 2 - yes. you will want to inspect the ports and do a valve job. you may also...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Oil Pump

    the original oil pump is a melling.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Engine replacement help…

    If the dizzy has a vac advance on it pass. It's a butcher job
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo sx-m maintenance

    You should be pulling the drive every year to inspect the alignment, U-joints and bellows. Bellows should be replaced every 3-5 years Suggest getting a factory service manual
  18. Scott Danforth

    Outboard install question

    Those cracks in the transom do not look good
  19. Scott Danforth

    Engine replacement help…

    Put 3 cases of beer on the back. That is how much lower the motor will sit with an iron headed 5.7 with iron manifolds than your 4.3
  20. Scott Danforth

    Fuse Box on a 2002 Regal Fastrac 1800 LSR 3.0

    Would be under the helm. However it could have circuit breakers. Can always take the alternator in to get tested
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