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  1. Scott Danforth

    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    arrows on the cover. and yes, if the pump ports are on the port side, its the lower one that is inlet.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Only goes 20 MPH

    and each of the flappers has two leafs. make sure to get all the bits out of the Y-pipe. most of the time, you have to pull the drive to get them out.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Quit My Job . . .

    I think it will be vessel view that gets to Ted....
  4. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta GM 5.7 TBI low power at take-off

    You are confusing ignition timing and cam timing Yes, retarding the cam timing will move the power band lower (sooner) providing a bit more torque on the low end
  5. Scott Danforth

    Trailer winch bow anchor repair

    Have it welded for $50
  6. Scott Danforth

    Power tilt failed to pull the outdrive up

    you have to do some troubleshooting to see what needs to be repaired. either the piston seals need replacing, or there is dirt in the hydraulic pump holding a load holding check valve open.
  7. Scott Danforth

    What type fuel hose?

    https://www.amazon.com/Shields-3680385-HOSE-FUEL-FEED-A1-15LP/dp/B00C4ZN0F6 This is what I have used, without a problem on I/O's and outboards
  8. Scott Danforth

    1987 Cruisers, inc - Roque 287S

    throw the clymer manual out as there is more wrong information than correct in there. they make bad toilet paper and worse manuals. do you have Volvo Penta motor and drive, or Mercruiser? if Volvo Penta, go here for factory manuals...
  9. Scott Danforth

    engine swap question

    the motors are the same vintage. all 4.3 motors have the same external dimensions and mounting points.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Swapping lower units on 1997 115 hp Johnson with 1989 90hp Johnson

    you have lower units from two different vintages. you are going to have to do a lot of work to get it to work. two different style drive shafts, two different style shift shafts. what else has changed over the years. just because the mounting bolts line up, doesnt mean it will work.
  11. Scott Danforth

    2011 v475 sliding door and screen problems

    inspect it, find out what is wrong and fix it. since you did not post pictures which may show the issue, we really cant help.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Runs Well, Can’t Reach Top Speed??

    Get an OEM carb. The internal passages in the chineseum carb are most likely not drilled correctly
  13. Scott Danforth

    99 Monterey 276 Transom Replacement

    The difference is 20 years after its too rotten to use will the are ve hollow
  14. Scott Danforth

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    If you are getting 3-5 psi at the carb with the motor at WOT under load, there is no restrictions in the fuel inlet
  15. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta GM 5.7 TBI low power at take-off

    Your motor is a left hand rotation motor
  16. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    Your carb needs work as the secondary jets are probably plugged
  17. Scott Danforth

    Only goes 20 MPH

    Inspect the insides of the rubber hoses When you ran out of water, your exhaust temp went from 210F (water and exhaust) to 1100+ ( exhaust only) The rubber hoses are good to 250 then they burn
  18. Scott Danforth

    1987 Cruisers, inc - Roque 287S

    There is no manual. The customer service at cruisers is top notch. They can send you a PDF copy of the brochure What information are you looking for
  19. Scott Danforth

    99 Monterey 276 Transom Replacement

    Paying for shop labor at $100/hr adds up fast Do the work yourself and you are in the $3500-$5000 range Resin price is up 300% over pre-covid costs, so that isnt helping
  20. Scott Danforth

    Runs Well, Can’t Reach Top Speed??

    Was the new carb an Amazon china special?
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