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  1. Scott Danforth

    water sep filter head

    since you are using the donaldson 2 micron diesel fuel filter. why not get a donaldson filter head available at any truck shop? below from quick google search. https://triplertruckparts.com/donaldson-p562262-fuel-filter-head-1-14-filter-thread-7-8-14-in-out/
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3LH backfiring & weird timing

    Bet the manifold/riser gasket surface is rusted You will find out as you pull the top end
  3. Scott Danforth

    Eska 7.5 14038A 1977 no spark

    The eska motors were Tecumseh lawnmower motors that they took and attempted to get a wider range of RPM out of them by adjusting the spark timing. Same motor on a kart will be spinning 8000 RPM with static timing. Same motor works on other Tecumseh powerheads on outboards without changing...
  4. Scott Danforth

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Check the battery or fob battery connections
  5. Scott Danforth

    496 HO Failure

    Pull the motor and then pull the pan..... You will find a bunch of spun bearings from lack of oil. Plan on a new rotating assembly
  6. Scott Danforth

    water sep filter head

    Can't you use the generic Atwood one?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Ignition timing specs volvo penta aq125a

    In the water, in gear
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3LH backfiring & weird timing

    I'm going to go with..... salt water boat and rusted valves from leaking manifold to riser gasket Or Fresh water boat and freeze busted manifolds
  9. Scott Danforth

    Need propeller suggestions

    Any good racer has a tach, oil pressure gauge and a temp gauge
  10. Scott Danforth

    Fuel delivery

    Get factory service manual Oil pressure switch and starter R terminal Did you clean the tank, anti-siphon valve, and pickup tube? I personally would run the motor from a remote tank to get the rest of the issues addressed
  11. Scott Danforth

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Hey KC, no pressure, but @mickyryan is on his 4th or 5th restoration since you started the thread
  12. Scott Danforth

    Replacement engine

    There are hundreds of small engine rebuilders in Michigan. I would start there.
  13. Scott Danforth

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Your fob battery is low if it needs to be close to the RFID reader. Even if the fob will unlock the doors. The Admiral's VW Beetle was like that (A real key in a real ignition switch never has that problem)
  14. Scott Danforth

    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    EFI is ok, until a simple issue makes it not OK. Never had a maintained carb flood out. Never had starting problems (and I do not run a choke)
  15. Scott Danforth

    Dog gps trackers

    Buy a paddle for the boat, buy the wife flowers, take care of the pups, keep the wife happy
  16. Scott Danforth

    Ignition timing specs volvo penta aq125a

    No, it should idle at 700 RPM in neutral and about 650 in gear
  17. Scott Danforth

    Ignition timing specs volvo penta aq125a

    In gear at idle (about 600rpm) as per the manual
  18. Scott Danforth

    Looking at a boat with a 1995 Evinrude 120 V4, anything I should know?

    The motor can be replaced. Most importantly......How is the transom/stringers on the 29 year old boat
  19. Scott Danforth

    Ignition timing specs volvo penta aq125a

    If you can't idle down, agree with Kenny. Service the carb
  20. Scott Danforth

    Eska 7.5 14038A 1977 no spark

    Find out which lawnmower flywheel you can swap out on the motor and run the magneto ignition from a lawnmower
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