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  1. Scott Danforth

    General Info on VP Engines (V8-350-CE-D)

    I believe the 350, 380, and 430 are in the same family. It is an LS based motor with CATS. I am not sure if it is the 6.0 or 6.2 not sure the difference between the DPS-B and the DPS B1 ratio is 2.32:1 (I looked at volvopentastore.com)
  2. Scott Danforth

    7.4L (L29) not hitting WOT (got a rinda)

    Compression numbers? Cylinder drop test? Fuel pressure?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Carb Recommendations for 5.7L Vortec?

    That is a 600 cfm 4150 series holley
  4. Scott Danforth

    1998 Crest - Mercury Force Motor cover hits Back Deck

    best would be to buy a lift and take the boat completely out of the water or if that is not in the cards, flush the motor
  5. Scott Danforth

    Rivers & Open Sea

    to go in both the rivers and the atlantic...... you may need 2-3 different boats
  6. Scott Danforth

    MAX HP

    your boat is only a 1995 you should be able to find sales documentation on the Century website, or call their customer service department https://centuryboats.com/ there are no such things as manuals for boats like there are for cars (with very very very few exceptions - only 6 manufacturers...
  7. Scott Danforth

    How do engine couplers work?

    Yes, you pull the motor and PDS housing as a unit alignment is easy. at the 3, 9, and 12oclock positions on the PDS housing there are little tabs that you measure between there and the transom shield. as long as those three gaps are within 1.5mm (0.060") of each other your aligned
  8. Scott Danforth

    285 Kitchen Sink Faucet

    you may want to also check your local hardware store that sells plumbing products. a search of a 1-1/4-14 nut pulled up a bunch of kohler faucets for home use.
  9. Scott Danforth

    livewell rocker switch with timer

    post a pic of the terminal block and I can tell you how the switch is set up.
  10. Scott Danforth

    livewell rocker switch with timer

    the 5th tab is most likely the light. the two center tabs are your common Nothing special about carling switches. however you can order your exact switch https://www.carlingtech.com/switches I usually order from waytek. you have to order the switch and actuator separate (there are multiple...
  11. Scott Danforth

    How do engine couplers work?

    yes, once you get the drive off and out of the way, you take those 6 clamp bolts out (you have to unbend the corners of the metal tangs). there are 3 threaded holes. you put 3 of the clamp bolts in the threaded holes and jack the clamp ring off. you will need new rubber "donuts" when you put...
  12. Scott Danforth

    285 Kitchen Sink Faucet

    you may have to find a new faucet. however try the RV sites. boat sinks and faucets come from the RV world
  13. Scott Danforth

    1999 5.0gi bogging down at take off.

    then suggest starting with measuring fuel pressure
  14. Scott Danforth

    MAX HP

    USCG boat builders hand book. see page 57-60 However the important thing is the Weight that AD talks about the boat builders handbook also discusses motor weight with regards to capacity
  15. Scott Danforth

    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    depends on what kind of dried crud most likely will require lots of this:
  16. Scott Danforth

    Can't see my boat

    your Buick Enclave has a 2000# towing capacity as standard, and up to 4500# hauling capacity if properly equipped. (with a caveat - total capacity) your 2001 Monterey Explorer 220 weighs 3600# dry weight. it has a 60 gallon fuel tank, so full of fuel and gear you are at 4000#. your tandem...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Can't see my boat

    are you towing the titanic with a smart car? a rubber raft with an F450?
  18. Scott Danforth

    How do engine couplers work?

    your drive plate should look almost exactly like this, except 10 splines vs 26
  19. Scott Danforth

    How do engine couplers work?

    yes, however only 3 of the holes on a small block. 6 holes on a big block
  20. Scott Danforth

    How to address rusting hinge

    that is up to you. however the cleaner is gel friendly. its basically citric acid (Lemons and oranges)
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