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  1. Scott Danforth

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    dont just replace the nuts. make sure the rocker studs are correct for non-adjustable vs adjustable. if the rocker stud is one diameter for the shank and the threads, its for adjustable valve train. if the rocker stud is two diameters, where the shank is larger than the threads, its for...
  2. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo penta 3.0 glp-e misfire on cylinder 4

    welcome aboard if you replaced the manifold, you need to replace the elbow as well. also, your pictures need to have the gasket material removed if you are showing the mating surface. so remove the gasket, and use a flat-sanding board to clean the surface additionally, if your boat is...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Prop pitch and diameter

    welcome aboard. I agree with above. unless you bought the exact 48-77346-C1-19 for the next prop, a generic 13x19p wont be the same prop.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Cheapest online decal store ?

    dont buy the cheapest. buy the best value make sure the decal is made with 3M scotchcal if you want the decals to last.
  5. Scott Danforth

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    Looks like the nuts from non-adjustable valve train. in an earlier post, you said you tried to go from zero lash to 1 full turn and you couldnt without the nut bottoming out. that is because your supposed to bottom the nuts and torque to spec on non-adjustable valve train. the 4.3 came with...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Tilt switch on caravelle runabout .

    What motor and controls do you have? Most likely the switch is on the binnacle handle
  7. Scott Danforth

    5.7 alpha knock please listen

    After you pull the drive, if you need to go further, the motor can be out in another 35 minutes
  8. Scott Danforth

    Oil filter socket

    I have an OTC kit with 18 different sockets
  9. Scott Danforth

    How to replace a clutch in a 2.3 hp Honda outboard.

    There is no clutch like you are thinking If the dog clutches are bad, you need a new lower unit
  10. Scott Danforth

    LOOKING FOR SWIM LADDER

    Call the factory. Or look on sites like ggschmitt.com
  11. Scott Danforth

    2007 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi - no compression in # 4 cylinder

    I would do the work yourself. Brand new long block is about $5k and it will take you a weekend or less to swap
  12. Scott Danforth

    Leak in Hull (found). Would like guidance to repair

    Yes, you can do it yourself Most likely your transom is also rotten See the 4th sticky down in the forum. See links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b. That will guide you thru the restoration
  13. Scott Danforth

    5.7 alpha knock please listen

    Revving in neutral doesn't mean anything . Knocking under load is bad timing or bad fuel. Either way it's the motor eating itself
  14. Scott Danforth

    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    Power Steering cooler And no, the cheap impellers are made out of junk, and the OEM impellers are made out of decent rubber. They are manufactured by two different companies or more. With the cheap ones coming out of Chinese knockoff companies
  15. Scott Danforth

    Duoprop hub replacement ?

    Call a prop shop like general propeller in Bradenton Florida
  16. Scott Danforth

    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    with the drive off, back-flush the line from the T-stat housing to the gimbal bellhousing. this fill flush out bits of impeller and other debris from the PS cooler.
  17. Scott Danforth

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    should be roller cam from 88 up.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Choke clicks but my ignition does nothing when turned.

    welcome aboard start at the battery and clean every terminal between the battery to the motor and back. that includes the grounds, and the mounting pad for the starter to the block. by clean, use 150 grit and make it shine like the queens silverware.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Boat not planing

    the issue is the boat in the picture has a 40hp motor on it according to the facebook listing. I agree with others. 25hp is not enough motor on that boat you may be able to get a much lower pitch prop to get you out of the hole, however that boat needs much more motor than 25hp.
  20. Scott Danforth

    How should I go about painting/restoring these two sterndrives ?

    no to the spray cans. you cant mix hardener. no need on marine rustoleum. go to lowes, buy the color you want. then go to tractor supply and get the hardener. or see your local Ditzler PPG paint store and get enamel and hardener. you still need zinc dicrhomate primer if you broke thru...
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