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  1. Scott Danforth

    test trim cylinders possible?

    Doubt it's siezed Yes you can test any hydraulic cylinder Most likely electrical issue preventing the pump from running
  2. Scott Danforth

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    Is it complete from pulley to prop as you have to change everything
  3. Scott Danforth

    Garboard drain assembly

    Most expanding drain sleeves go all the way thru the transom. You also need the flaring tool. The garboard flange gets sealed on the outside of the hull. Remove flange Replace tube Replace flange Seal with uv4000 as needed
  4. Scott Danforth

    New Motor same power issue

    Mercruiser doesn't use HEI. They use their own Thunderbolt ignition The Rochester carb went away after 1989. Electric fuel pumps were not needed until the vortec motor in 1996. So what vintage Frankenstein motor do you have? Did you test the boat side of the fuel system? Popping is running...
  5. Scott Danforth

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

    Open up the parts manuals and service manuals, however you will find that there have been a fair amount of changes that happened between 1989 and 1997.
  6. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    Look closer to the flywheel housing for the casting number
  7. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    Post the complete block casting number behind the starboard cylinder head You may have a 5.7
  8. Scott Danforth

    1995 Commodore 272 fuel gauge inaccurate

    Most new boats electronically dampen the gauge. Not accurate, but people do not freak out Old boats just have the gauge rise and fall as you hit waves, and people freak iut As far as accuracy, only an ultrasonic sensor would be accurate. All others are dependent on how much the boat squats...
  9. Scott Danforth

    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    Using muffs? Is the raw water casting on the H-frame pivot in good shape?
  10. Scott Danforth

    Preloading without the rolling dial torque wrench

    I use twine wrapped around the housing and a calibrated inline scale
  11. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    Yes..... Since the 80s
  12. Scott Danforth

    4.3LX TB IV timing advance issues

    Check fuel pressure Check advance at 3000 RPM. Sould be a 20 degree advance all in by 2800 Reving in neutral means nothing. The motor will rev to 5000 RPM running on 2 cylinders with a gummed up carb However a carb with fuel delivery issues won't rev under load
  13. Scott Danforth

    Possible buy (engine option)?

    Boats don't sit unless there is an issue. Look for signs of rot in the transom
  14. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    Could have been a 2-barrel Holley was used on the higher HP motors thru the 80s. IE, the 260hp 5.7 motor got the Q-jets, the 271, 290 and 310hp motors got the Holleys The 205hp 5.0 was Q-jets where the 230hp was Holley
  15. Scott Danforth

    OMC shifter cable adjustments

    you need to follow the factory manual. you probably wont find anyone willing to work on anything OMC @Lou C has a write-up on adjusting. you do need the tools.
  16. Scott Danforth

    What engine in new boat

    carb has been swapped. Volvo uses Holley. that is an edelbrock (aftermarket)
  17. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner engine swap??

    the SBC is about the same length as the 3.0 it is wider you will need to get everything from pulley to prop and swap the entire longtail.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Trailer winch bow anchor repair

    your local radiator shop is usually looking for work, and they weld aluminum cheap. my guy had more boats and boat parts than radiators the last time I was there.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    as long as your 3psi is at WOT while under load, you are fine. holley carb will function properly as low as 2 psi and as high as 7 psi
  20. Scott Danforth

    cooking

    key to brisket is mustard slather and lots of magic dust...... then low and slow for hours with the right wood. I like oak and cherry.
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