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  1. Scott Danforth

    got a new boat 1982 cherokee bow rider

    Define a while. Based on the thread, it sat for 3 years. I would drop in a new impeller after 3 years and lube it with water soluble glycerin such as KY jelly
  2. Scott Danforth

    Exploded impeller alpha 1gen2

    Start at the thermostat housing and start removing hoses. You will also need to back flush the power steering cooler
  3. Scott Danforth

    Quicksilver 3000 direct replacement options

    Just buy another 3000
  4. Scott Danforth

    BassTender 11.3 Plastic (Polyethylene) Jon Boat Transom Repair Question (Bass Tender, Bass Hound, Bass Raider, Pond Prowler, etc.)

    Get thru-hull fittings with rubber gaskets
  5. Scott Danforth

    How do I hook up a power receptacle that's only hot when engine runs?

    I would run the relay off the alternator output with a diode. That way if you have the key on listening to tunes, the cooler won't drain the battery
  6. Scott Danforth

    Driving boat and it dropped out of gear won’t move. Stalls in reverse

    99.9999999% of videos on facetube have wrong information. When in doubt, look at the factory service manual
  7. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    I know from firsthand experience, the 290 is easy to rebuild if you have the factory service tools and factory manual. No need for any facetube video nothing
  8. Scott Danforth

    Not getting Spark on '86 3.0l Alpha 1

    Yellow with red stripe is crank signal. Not your issue if it cranks. Back to dwell. If the dwell meter isn't registering anything while cranking, you have a points issue.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Water in oil

    If it's closed cooled, make sure the AF is up to snuff. It's supposed to be changed every 5 years or so I would still pressure test the system (must be drained first). Being closed cooled makes that easy If the block passes that test, simply change oil and filter, run for 5 minutes, change...
  10. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    Nope, threaded brass plug unless someone installed that aftermarket clear plastic plugs ( not marine approved)
  11. Scott Danforth

    1987 Larson 120 motor removal

    You can leave it in, however it adds 4-5 hours of work during the process and you have to have the drive out to align the drive Just pull the drive since you have to pull the drive every year for PMs. Motor should take less than 45 minutes to pull
  12. Scott Danforth

    Wellcraft 250 Sportsman

    That transom is no longer straight. That means there is rot going on
  13. Scott Danforth

    Manifold Bolts/Studs

    Yes. Just coat the threads with Permatex #3 (aviation)
  14. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    All Holley carbs have externally adjustable float. Pull sight gauge, fuel should be at bottom of sight hole
  15. Scott Danforth

    Water in oil

    Only take 2 oz of water to froth oil Did you drain the block and manifolds before pulling Anti Freeze in? If you didn't drain, you most likely have a cracked block Drain the water, pressure test. Should hold 15psi forever
  16. Scott Danforth

    Water in oil

    Rain won't get into the motor unless the whole motor was underwater Is this a salt water boat? How was the boat winterized? Most Mercruisers after 2000 have a drain hose connected to the garboard plug.
  17. Scott Danforth

    4.3 runs great for about 30 minutes then bogs, pops won't accelerate

    It's never the coil
  18. Scott Danforth

    My boat run slowly. 120HP,2.5L,1989

    Find a 3.0 and Alpha 1 Gen 2 and drop in. Plenty in rotten Bayliners Will be less than rebuilding what you have, even paying customs, VAT, etc
  19. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    What sized Holley? 4150 or 4160? Did you verify the idle transfer slots when you had the carb off If your fouling plugs, you are too rich Start at 3/4 turn out at mix screws. Make sure the float levels are set (external adjustment) When you had the carb apart, did you make sure the air...
  20. Scott Danforth

    hei ignition retrofit

    Only one I know that is marine rated is DUI. Davis Unified Ignition
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