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  1. Scott Danforth

    1999 Larson 206 5.0 VP

    without the whole model number of the motor, we can not tell the G stands for GM. F stands for Ford. other than that, since you are looking at the boat. lift the engine hatch and look.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Starting in hot afternoon

    could be regulator, could be leaking injector
  3. Scott Danforth

    Water in spark plugs

    your thermostat is used as a mixing valve. without it, your block will run hot.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Wiring Fuel Pump Relay to Alternator

    use a blocking diode if you are going to take power from the excite wire.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Replacement long block

    I would seriously consider a heat exchanger with a new long block and moving to fresh water cooled
  6. Scott Danforth

    How to test tach for accuracy?

    you can test at any RPM and in neutral to verify your dash tach
  7. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 4.3Gl (1998 carbuerated) running hot (or is it?!?!)

    follow the tan wire gauge wires are standardized regarding color
  8. Scott Danforth

    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    I lucked out. I managed to get a roll of grey and a roll of black sunbrella that was being sold as excess inventory from an upholstery shop going out of business. I bid $20 for the pair..
  9. Scott Danforth

    Broke down out of town.

    at this stage in the game, I would get a flat bed trailer, winch the whole thing onto it and bring it home and change the axle myself.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    only spending $20 on tunes means you have more beer money
  11. Scott Danforth

    Replacement long block

    Flywheel, accessories and accessory, rotating electrics If your replacement long block isn't marine specific. You need brass core plugs, marine head gaskets, marine oil pan and marine dipstick
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 MPI #3 cylinder ignition miss

    Swap plugs between 3 and 5 Recheck Swap plug wires between 3 and 4 Recheck
  13. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 4.3Gl (1998 carbuerated) running hot (or is it?!?!)

    gauges work on varying resistance to ground. clean your connections on the gauge, the ground buss, the sensor, etc. 80 PSI may be a high volume oil pump. ATK generally installs them. not needed on a 4.3. what brand of remanufactured engine?
  14. Scott Danforth

    How to test tach for accuracy?

    I would trust your dash tach more than the cheap tiny tach imposter you used. to turn your 4.3 7000 RPM requires a lot of engine work to prevent the pistons from seeking homes outside of the bores. However a good shop tach or a photo tach or laser tach would be my first choice vs a single wire...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Low Compression in two cylinders and blowby

    do a leakdown test. determine if its head gasket, rings or valves could also be the factory (cheap) GM valve seals leaking oil down the valve steams Know what needs to be replaced prior to jumping to pulling a motor if its just the heads, have them redone. if its the rings, motor is coming...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Newbie needs some help please!

    check alignment. as Scott indicated, the tensioner needs adjustment every so often and to be checked (like oil, etc.) prior to every usage.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Outdrive Sealant

    5200 is not UV stable and will fail in sunlight
  18. Scott Danforth

    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Sunbrella is just one of many names for the same product coming from Glen Raven mills
  19. Scott Danforth

    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    OEMs pay about $11-16 a yard depending on volume and color Wholesale Companies like fabric warehouse and trivantage have good prices Here is navy blue for $14/yard https://fabricwarehouse.com/fabric/navy-blue-outdoor-marine-awning-fabric-top-notch-fabrics-60-wide-by-the-yard
  20. Scott Danforth

    Volvo outdrive will not go down

    Check your trim limit relay
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