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  1. Scott Danforth

    Maintenance on 20 year old VP 3.0 inboard.

    Manual states annual or ever 100 hours to pull the drive, check alignment and u-joints, inspect bellows Other than the standard maintenance, use the boat...don't let it sit. A boat getting 100 - 500 hours a year will outlast a boat getting 5 hours a year
  2. Scott Danforth

    Steering Gearing - Two Engine steering on a solar cell driven Catamaran.

    nope, just the input into the steering wheel. the orbitrol is a helm and a pump. and the barksdale valve is a zero leakage unit that is figuratively and literally "bullet proof" cant share how I know that.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Steering Gearing - Two Engine steering on a solar cell driven Catamaran.

    I would control them independently, each with a hydraulic actuator connected to the helm orbitrol. I would then use a barksdale 4-way switch look at Lull telehandler steering. that way you get variable turning, crabbing, opposite lock, etc. depending where the selector switch is.
  4. Scott Danforth

    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    it still gets below freezing, even in cities like Frostproof. I had ice in the bird bath this past winter as it got down in the teens.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Big differences, same power?

    F_R, if an afternoon fishing will help, let me know
  6. Scott Danforth

    1986 Invader v210 help

    if you pull the cap, you need a hull cradle to hold its shape you can build a cradle that holds the shape to the trailer. I did that with plywood and dimensional lumber you do have to pull the drive and motor you may get away without diving too deep into the cabin. depends where the rot ends.
  7. Scott Danforth

    2007 Merc 5.0 TKS stalled at speed, had to be towed

    hook wires to it and run it test..... tells you if the pump works or not can be done in-situ then see if the pump is getting power test.....tells you if the wiring/controls works or not.
  8. Scott Danforth

    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    I moved to Florida...... would like to say we don't need to deal with winterization. luckily I only need to drain the raw-water side.
  9. Scott Danforth

    1986 Invader v210 help

    your boat has a "deckover" where the floor is spongy so they slap a bit of 3/4" ply over the floor. equivalent of duct-tape and bondo on a used car. makes it look purdy for the next buyer, but doesnt do anything the floor is the last bit to rot. that rots 5-10 years after the transom and...
  10. Scott Danforth

    2007 Merc 5.0 TKS stalled at speed, had to be towed

    test the fuel pump. have to do the diagnostic work to determine what is wrong before firing the parts cannon.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mechanical to electric fuel pump

    NAPA is the only place that MAY have it. Any marine store WILL have it
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mechanical to electric fuel pump

    The barbed fitting IS usually the anti-siphon valve. They are usually stainless or aluminum
  13. Scott Danforth

    OMC 4.3 Water Temp Gauge went to zero after reaching 220..

    Do a resistance check However, the gauge is the last thing to get to after the other items
  14. Scott Danforth

    Brake fluid

    Because you don't keep your foot on the brake all the time. So 99% of the time, it's an open system If you do keep your foot on the brakes, your mechanic and brake sales person must love you
  15. Scott Danforth

    Newport Vessels Opinions

    Fwiw, Amazon reviews mean nothing
  16. Scott Danforth

    Big differences, same power?

    This still the eska Tecumseh lawnmower motor?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta trim sender change

    The helmet star shaft does up thru 2 o-rings and plugs into the bottom of the sensor rheostat shaft Basically lift up
  18. Scott Danforth

    Brake fluid

    when the brake caliper or wheel cylinder temperature goes above the brake fluid boiling point for a period of time, the fluid goes from liquid to gas. the gas is compressible. resulting in loss of braking. normally happens in race cars, especially on large ovals or road courses. only happens...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Is this raw water pump serviceable?

    but the Johnson factory is in Sweden
  20. Scott Danforth

    Sunbird boat antenna location

    look for a small wire plugged into the antenna port. usually about 2-3 feet long. they usually do not have an "antenna" in the traditional sense (costs money) its not the all-around light mast
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