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  1. Scott Danforth

    Replacing old Gauges ?

    Because it is sensing the voltage on the B terminal. So an S terminal would be redundant
  2. Scott Danforth

    1984 omc gm 3.0l engine running rough?

    Service and adjust the points, set dwell and timing. Check the fuel
  3. Scott Danforth

    Impeller change.

    About $60 and a 6-pack if you do the work yourself About $500 if you pay
  4. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Outdrive I.D.

    Raise drive Drink beer Block of wood under skeg lower drive Pull trim cylinder pins Disconnect shift cable Remove cable keeper Drink another beer Remove the two bolts in the helmet pin Use two 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" fully threaded bolts do jack the steering pin out of the gearbox Tilt helmet forward...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Dean's List gets another motor

    Was going to ask if you got the motor installed
  6. Scott Danforth

    POINTS DISTRIBUTOR --- UNKNOWNS WITH MOTOR

    Head casting numbers are under the valve cover. Block comes back as 1988-1995
  7. Scott Danforth

    POINTS DISTRIBUTOR --- UNKNOWNS WITH MOTOR

    first, welcome aboard points are easy. however to get it to fire in the spring or when ever it sits for more than 3 months, you will need to file the points, gap the points, then set dwell with a meter, prior to setting timing dont think HEI. think Delco voyager EST or the TBV or even a...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Outdrive I.D.

    One of Don's secret time savers is just to pull the upper gear box and swap the O-ring. I did that once however found pulling the drive is the same amount of swearing
  9. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Outdrive I.D.

    look here if you want to redo your PDS. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/pds-shaft-issues.687012/
  10. Scott Danforth

    EVA Foam Install

    I would lightly sand and acetone wipe
  11. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo Penta GLP-E sucking water back through exhaust

    Check your boat weight on a scale. Measure the SWL to elbow dimension and check your base timing. Also check your elbow for cracks Yes, they make 3" risers. However measure your SWL to elbow dimension first. If your boat is overloaded, you can also suffer reversion
  12. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Outdrive I.D.

    Either a SP 290a or SPA1 Pull the drive and address the bellows ASAP. Any rust on the u-joints will also mean the input shaft seal is toast as the thrust washer gets rusty
  13. Scott Danforth

    spring vapor lock?

    Buy a kit, do the rebuild yourself
  14. Scott Danforth

    Cooling System Generic Info

    when the boat is stationary, the impeller is about 8-10" under the water level. this does the initial prime the fact that the lower unit inlet holes are pointed forward means that water is forced in as the propeller pushes the drive forward. that forward movement keeps the impeller primed...
  15. Scott Danforth

    91 Reinell 191 vs 92 excel 185x

    both boats are over 30 years old. assume both are projects
  16. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 230B with SPCD Trim out drive trim gauge issue

    yes, there is an internal pressure regulator in the pump. look here for manuals. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 230B with SPCD Trim out drive trim gauge issue

    you could hold the button down forever and not "fry" the pump. there is no down trim limit. just the cylinders bottoming out regarding your trim system, did you use the troubleshooting guide in the volvo service manual? it is quite extensive.
  18. Scott Danforth

    1982 16ft McCready Rail/Mirro Rebuild

    3" cup brush on a 2' long drill extension, a cordless drill and a pair of rubber gloves. the cup brush will chew the foam up, then you just vacuum the mess with your wet-dry vac.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Low Oil pressure at idle.

    it could be possible that one of the oil control check valves is stuck. however that will require access from underneath the engine to get to the check valve. you will most likely need to pull the motor to get to it. do your own research and google KAD44 oil cooler. it is a simple shell and...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Just bought boat, most gauges inoperable

    Welcome aboard Campion is also out of business. however neither companies had an owners manual or service manual. those things do not exist for a boat (with very few exceptions). However the engine, drive and controls have a service manual. Those factory service manuals can be obtained thru...
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