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  1. Scott Danforth

    Question about tying in a new trim/tilt switch

    Just look at the switch, get the part numbers off it, and buy a replacement switch.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Embarrassing question

    Buy a lottery ticket
  3. Scott Danforth

    Trim/tilt issue 1996 Volvo Penta DP

    Your system is covered in the manual There should be a trim/tilt relay behind the dash that is controlled by the trim gauge
  4. Scott Danforth

    1956 Feathercraft Vagabond II

    Great metal work
  5. Scott Danforth

    5.7 MPI Misfires Under Load

    Post 3 and 6 have different fuel pressures What does the fuel pressure go up to when you disconnect the regulator?
  6. Scott Danforth

    Question about tying in a new trim/tilt switch

    Why not spend $10 on a small switch that does fit in the handle?
  7. Scott Danforth

    New to a vp

    Being a 34 year old boat, do all the maintenance that the prior owner didn't do You may also want to check the transom and stringers for rot
  8. Scott Danforth

    5.7 MPI Misfires Under Load

    What does your fuel pressure look like? Most of the time, backfiring under load is either running lean, or your timing is off
  9. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri very hard to turn and engine wouldn’t start on the water

    Does it only turn hard when you are underway? Or all the time? If it's a 3.0, you don't have power steering, so you only need to check the helm and cable and the drive swivel Disconnect the helm cable from the tiller arm link. Does drive turn easy? If yes, move to helm cable. If no, you...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri very hard to turn and engine wouldn’t start on the water

    Your boat is 25 years old. Could be your motor doesn't have power steering, could be your helm and steering cable are shot, could be the drive swivel shaft is corroded. Is this an outboard or I/O? What trouble shooting have you done?
  11. Scott Danforth

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Without more information and a good close-up pic from the side, not sure we can help more Looking at the hose clamps it is not factory, so it's either a DIY flush kit or something else.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Help with new Lenco Trim Tab Switch

    Did you move the wires from terminal 1 of old switch to terminal 1 of the new switch? The terminals are labeled
  13. Scott Danforth

    Replacing the starter on a 1982 murcuriser 260 hp

    many cases you have to either remove bits of the boat or pull the motor to get access. pulling the motor is easy remove the drive disconnect all wiring disconnect all plumbing unbolt front and rear mounts lift motor out
  14. Scott Danforth

    Looking for advice on fixing rivets on an 1983 aluminum boat

    do not fill the boat with water. that simply overloads your trailer. put the boat in water and use a sharpie to mark the rivets. then rebuck the old rivets. google bucking rivets with two hammers.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Warning!

    Chineseum parts do not last. Chinese proverb: Good not cheap, Cheap not good
  16. Scott Danforth

    Alternator upgrade

    one wire is the ignition reference, one is the idiot lamp. S = Sense wire. this is purple and comes from your key switch L = Lamp. this is a ground feed to your lamp (the other side of the lamp goes to the ignition switch.)
  17. Scott Danforth

    Lean Popping on Accleration

    welcome aboard measure your fuel pressure and compare it to the specs in the service manual.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Upholstery Work?

    The difference in cost between cheap vinyl that will mold within 6 months and good marine vinyl on a boat is less than $100 Buy Sunbrella Horizon marine fabric. its about $18/yard if you have a good relationship with your local guy. I use Trivantage, Reliatex, fabric warehouse, my local guy...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Embarrassing question

    Agreed, either your compression test gauge is junk, or your motor is junk. should be 120psi.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Replacing alternator belt

    since the front mount moved. you still need to recheck the alignment
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