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  1. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    AD, have fun in Miami. I wont be going this year
  2. Scott Danforth

    Something to Think of While Towing a Boat

    ok, you need a grommet on your brake line...... LOL
  3. Scott Danforth

    Ottertex?

    it was cloth with a vinyl backing. I sprung for sunbrella after seeing that.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Best Oil Extractor

    your motor should have a factory installed drain hose you pull thru the garboard plug hole.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Something to Think of While Towing a Boat

    @Lou C you need a grommet on the holes where your wiring is coming thru
  6. Scott Danforth

    Ottertex?

    get a sample before you start your project..... I didnt like it.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Hour Meter Wiring

    agreed blower should be able to run any time the batteries are on half the boats in existence do not have an hour meter. my key switch has an accessory position that I use for accessory loads. ignition is only for engine ignition, gauges and the hour meter. Hour meter is only used as a rough...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Engine coupler

    inspect the coupler. could also be gears at the top of the drive are toast. pull the cap and look
  9. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 290dp 2.30 lower on a volvo 280dp 1.95 upper?

    wait until you have to pull the motor to address the idle relief flapper
  10. Scott Danforth

    Where can I find this connector?

    call Tige's customer service line and ask
  11. Scott Danforth

    OMC trim cylinders stuck retracted

    check for fluid in the reservoir. you may need to pull the pump
  12. Scott Danforth

    Durbans Johnsonator outboard motors .

    good luck.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    we used to need to cut ice with a chain saw to get the boat launched for opening weekend of perch fishing in Ishpeming. it was in the teens many times. you will be fine. pull the boat, make sure to tilt down. and flush your livewell lines with RV antifreeze (dont ask why I say this)
  14. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 290dp 2.30 lower on a volvo 280dp 1.95 upper?

    pull yours apart and look at the gears. may not need anything except a re-seal and paint.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Hey Newbies

    @jbcurt00 you could make us honorary sheriffs....... however it may be like Barney Fife with a bullet in the shirt pocket....
  16. Scott Danforth

    Durbans Johnsonator outboard motors .

    radiator isnt big enough for that motor under full load
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 290dp 2.30 lower on a volvo 280dp 1.95 upper?

    the gear ratio is determined by the gears in the bottom. same gear box used in the upper on the 270/280/290 regardless of 4 banger, V6, V8, DIESEL or big block you may want to verify the 2.3:1 ratio. the available ratios were 1.78:1 (big block 740A and B) the 1.95:1 on the small blocks and...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Electric Boats

    It fails.....and you replace the whole assembly
  19. Scott Danforth

    1986 V-6 OMC repairs.

    dont assume the replacement lower is good. seriously suggest you pull it apart, inspect it and re-seal
  20. Scott Danforth

    Electric Boats

    there are many electric boats that have a 6-10 knot max speed and will tool along for coctail cruises on a charge. however as you mentioned. would have to live on a lake. my situation with the river and the ICW, its not an option.
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