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  1. Scott Danforth

    New to a vp

    just an FYI. the floor usually rots about 10 years after the transom and stringers start to rot. I am willing to bet the flotation foam is also water-logged. the exterior should be in good shape because its fiberglass and gel, however its the boat structure that consists of transom...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Need help identifying type of motor and model

    serial number comes 1993-1995 4.3. either 2 barrel or 4 barrel.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Help with new Lenco Trim Tab Switch

    the schematic is the thing you need as a guide.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Help with new Lenco Trim Tab Switch

    I would wire per the schematic that Lenco gave you.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Soak Bearings in Rust Remover?

    those bearings have pitting and spalling. you need new bearings. the teeth on the gears do not look that great either.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Trim/tilt issue 1996 Volvo Penta DP

    in the factory service manual for your drive, near the end is the troublshooting guide for the trim/tilt and gauge system. Yes, a VF4 relay was used. however will depend on which gauge/system you are using as Volvo used a few. The two relays at the pump are just used for reversing. the relay...
  7. Scott Danforth

    2018 V6 200 J Oil pressure dropping and alarm

    Too much oil could cause frothing from the crank beating the oil which would cause low oil pressure
  8. Scott Danforth

    Question about tying in a new trim/tilt switch

    Just look at the switch, get the part numbers off it, and buy a replacement switch.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Embarrassing question

    Buy a lottery ticket
  10. Scott Danforth

    Trim/tilt issue 1996 Volvo Penta DP

    Your system is covered in the manual There should be a trim/tilt relay behind the dash that is controlled by the trim gauge
  11. Scott Danforth

    1956 Feathercraft Vagabond II

    Great metal work
  12. Scott Danforth

    5.7 MPI Misfires Under Load

    Post 3 and 6 have different fuel pressures What does the fuel pressure go up to when you disconnect the regulator?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Question about tying in a new trim/tilt switch

    Why not spend $10 on a small switch that does fit in the handle?
  14. Scott Danforth

    New to a vp

    Being a 34 year old boat, do all the maintenance that the prior owner didn't do You may also want to check the transom and stringers for rot
  15. Scott Danforth

    5.7 MPI Misfires Under Load

    What does your fuel pressure look like? Most of the time, backfiring under load is either running lean, or your timing is off
  16. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri very hard to turn and engine wouldn’t start on the water

    Does it only turn hard when you are underway? Or all the time? If it's a 3.0, you don't have power steering, so you only need to check the helm and cable and the drive swivel Disconnect the helm cable from the tiller arm link. Does drive turn easy? If yes, move to helm cable. If no, you...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri very hard to turn and engine wouldn’t start on the water

    Your boat is 25 years old. Could be your motor doesn't have power steering, could be your helm and steering cable are shot, could be the drive swivel shaft is corroded. Is this an outboard or I/O? What trouble shooting have you done?
  18. Scott Danforth

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Without more information and a good close-up pic from the side, not sure we can help more Looking at the hose clamps it is not factory, so it's either a DIY flush kit or something else.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Help with new Lenco Trim Tab Switch

    Did you move the wires from terminal 1 of old switch to terminal 1 of the new switch? The terminals are labeled
  20. Scott Danforth

    Replacing the starter on a 1982 murcuriser 260 hp

    many cases you have to either remove bits of the boat or pull the motor to get access. pulling the motor is easy remove the drive disconnect all wiring disconnect all plumbing unbolt front and rear mounts lift motor out
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