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  1. Scott Danforth

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    take compression readings on the motor. specifically cylinder #3 which is the first to go lean and eat itself on the TOP's
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 7.4 mpi

    If you are getting 40 psi on the gauge when running, however the ECM is seeing 0, then plumb in a mechanical gauge to see which sender is bad. you either have oil pressure and the ECM sensor isnt working, or you do not have oil pressure and the gauge/sensor is faulty
  3. Scott Danforth

    Trim motor

    relays are a coil wound contactor that is used for switching power a solenoid is a coil wound actuator that is used for mechanical movement
  4. Scott Danforth

    Strange behavior

    compression numbers? interior liner of the hose has deteriorated and is clogging the fuel line, or the line has a hole in it a worn needle would not do it because that is basically an on/off type of device to limit in-coming fuel. a sticking needle, maybe
  5. Scott Danforth

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    the foam that is sprayed on the bottom side of the cap is never in contact with water unless there is a breach in the hull. the foam that is under the deck in between the stringers is what gets waterlogged and rots the deck after the stringers get wet. as stated before, weight the boat, motor...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    look at the date code. tires are probably over 10 years old.
  7. Scott Danforth

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    there is no way you reached the flotation foam under the deck
  8. Scott Danforth

    VP Outdrive identification

    Very little difference from the 290a to DPA to DPB...DPE Some are shims, some are minor changes in the H frame
  9. Scott Danforth

    35' Signature Dry docked steering frozen

    If the helm steering cable was iffy. It is most likely rusted up now. Disconnect the steering cable, the drives should move Then check the helm and cable. If the wheel still doesnt turn, get a new helm and cable
  10. Scott Danforth

    VP Outdrive identification

    Post a pic Most likely DPA (AQ290 variant) RTV has no place on an outdrive
  11. Scott Danforth

    84 searay Seville 2.5 omc stern drive removal

    BTW, if the motor mount boxes are shot, the transom, stringers, and flotation foam are also shot
  12. Scott Danforth

    84 searay Seville 2.5 omc stern drive removal

    Read the manual Pull the $900 shift cable from the ESA housing Remove the outdrive (by pulling the shift cable thru the intermediate housing very carefully) Remove the 16 screws from the boot clamp Unplug the wiring harness, and disconnect the battery cables Remove and plug the fuel line...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Merc 470 cam seal

    Use loctite to secure the speedi sleeve
  14. Scott Danforth

    Glastron GT 185 —replacing a radio unit and depth finder advice.

    first, welcome aboard second, just a dash mounted depth finder (small round 2" gauge) is $250 here on iboats (forum members also get a discount) https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-engine-parts/boat-gauges-instrumentation/instrumentation/marine-depth-sounders.html if you can operate simple hand...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Can you help me identify these?

    if the shutter rubber burnt up, inspect the rubber exhaust hoses. the motor suffered an overheat or a raw water pump failure. rubber bits in the exhaust are good for 250F max. the temperature of exhaust and water is about 220F. the temperature of exhaust without water is between 900 and 1200f
  16. Scott Danforth

    Help with materials (recommendations needed)

    and post pics with your questions before you jump in. we all have been there in the beginning and this is the best DIY boat resto forum on the planet. we will help. make a cradle first before you cut the boat apart.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Anyone sells a closed cooling kit for a V8 petrol MPI? Preferably Volvo Penta

    just a typical SBC hot-rod aluminum housing.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Gloves for Acetone Washing?

    I have some industrial rubber gloves (not disposable)
  19. Scott Danforth

    waterlogged hull

    weigh the boat compare the weight of the boat to spec if the hull is water logged, it will weigh about 500# or more than spec
  20. Scott Danforth

    Volvo AQ225 dipstick crossover

    truck dipstick tube has no reason to go to the bottom of the pan like the original and the tube on a truck is only 6-7 inches long. the dipstick tube is part number 841544 the dipstick is part number 835414 here is old stock on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/293726156970...
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