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  1. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 no reverse

    Pull the shift cover off and make sure it's adjusted right per the factory manual If you ran low on gear oil, you could have toasted the cone clutches
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 Bravo 3

    Test your pump outlet flow At idle the bravo pump will fill a 2 gallon bucket in less than 15 seconds (that is the minimum flow you should see)
  3. Scott Danforth

    Swapping gearing in a stringer outboard

    Did you set up the gears per the factory manual? If not, make sure to have a tow ready
  4. Scott Danforth

    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    You know they sell lighted cup holders for about $10
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 4.3 OMC overheated and melted paint

    Seloc manuals are mostly wrong information Get a factory manual https://outboardbooks.com/
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 Bravo 3

    Check for bravoitis
  7. Scott Danforth

    Bow Panel Buttons not working

    Use a digital multimeter and do some trouble shooting
  8. Scott Danforth

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    Look at the link in my sig
  9. Scott Danforth

    Marine Glove Box Needed

    Check the Atwood online catalog
  10. Scott Danforth

    OMC Cobra tilt/trim help…

    And the connection at the starter where the trim pump is wired?
  11. Scott Danforth

    hp. for pontoons

    What is the boat rated for? (Each manufacturer has their own max rating ) Use a motor no less than 75% of that rating 10-12 people on a 24' pontoon would not get out of its own way with anything less than 150hp (assuming it's rated for it). That is a lot of weight Reduce the number of...
  12. Scott Danforth

    OMC Cobra tilt/trim help…

    Start with cleaning the battery cables and connections.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 260A no spark on 1986 bayliner

    Service the points. If points sit more than a month or so, you have to file them, set the dwell, then set timing Normally with frequent use, just needed in the spring
  14. Scott Danforth

    Ignition problems! Please help

    Do you have the original 2-wire ignition sensor? May want to upgrade to the 3-wire
  15. Scott Danforth

    pressure Plunger leaking gas on old outboard primer gas tank

    Spend the $20 on a pressure tank rebuild kit
  16. Scott Danforth

    5.7 Mercruiser stalls out

    You mean replace the ignition sensor with the new 3-wire version
  17. Scott Danforth

    Evinrude Paint

    Duplicolor hasnt had the truck and van line for about 12-15 years
  18. Scott Danforth

    5.0GI PEFS replacement

    You can not use the 5.0 heads on the Camaro motor You can not use the Camaro intake manifold, water pump, accessories, heads, etc at all. Throw them away I would advise against the Camaro pistons and rods You will need different heads to use the VP intake which is for vortec heads You will...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Pausing to cool down

    if you want to run flat out on a stock recreational motor for long periods of time. take the motor out, take it to your local machine shop. swap out the cast pistons for hypereutectic pistons. do a complete balance job on the motor, use coated bearings, upgrade the leaf style timing chain to...
  20. Scott Danforth

    5.0GI PEFS replacement

    first, welcome aboard. second. the camaro engine should not be used for many reasons you can use the block and crank. if you want to be down on power, use the heads. Do not use the camshaft, damper, pistons, rods, intake, starter, or anything else. you also have to change the core plugs to...
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