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  1. Scott Danforth

    Video: What The Heck is This?? - 1999 VOLVO 4.3 GL - 2 bbl Holley Carbureted, ETS ignition

    just properly adjust the choke. the holley carb hasnt changed much in 60 years. Just as easy to get working correctly as 6 year old me found out nearly 50 years ago
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0LX Rochester 4MV carburetor over fueling. ESN OF066511

    +1 on checking fuel pressure +1 on pulling the carb and going thru it.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Starter starts something spinning in the back of engine only, nothing in the front.

    sounds like either your crank is busted or your flywheel studs are broke. either way, the motor is coming out and you have to investigate
  4. Scott Danforth

    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    3D printed parts wont survive the forces or the UV
  5. Scott Danforth

    Hoping someone here can help

    Welcome aboard and sorry for your loss depending on where you are located, the $4k may be its current value. as others indicated. NADA and BUC value are two sites. However a simple google search for similar boats for sale in your area will bring a bunch of data. Quick google search shows...
  6. Scott Danforth

    2002 Mercury 150xl Saltwater Fuel consumption

    First, welcome aboard 2-stroke outboards burn about 0.55# of fuel per HP per hour (BSFC). This is crankshaft HP, not prop HP make sure to weigh your boat. reality weight and catalog weights are two different things. however lets assume that you are putting out 135hp at the prop at your...
  7. Scott Danforth

    If water comes out of propeller it means thermostat opened and water pump working?

    The thermostat in a marine motor is used as a mixing valve. There is always water being pumped into the motor , the thermostat may or may not divert a small amount of water thru the motor,, however water is always flowing out the exhaust to keep it cool and from burning up your boat
  8. Scott Danforth

    1989 Mercruser 5.7 will not get over 2000 rpm

    Your motor doesn't care if you have an oil pressure gauge or not That is not your problem
  9. Scott Danforth

    Video: What The Heck is This?? - 1999 VOLVO 4.3 GL - 2 bbl Holley Carbureted, ETS ignition

    Check your gauge. New motor is only 150 psi
  10. Scott Danforth

    Stalling and Starting problems

    Covered in the factory service manual
  11. Scott Danforth

    Stud below inner Transom plate

    Start googling IMO and USCG websites and regulations on bonding and learn about one of the most important systems on a boat
  12. Scott Danforth

    3.0 Long Block - Cracked - Any Value?

    Check with your local machine shop. There may be core value in the crank and head
  13. Scott Danforth

    Saltwater corrosion = can't remove part

    Mix ATF & Acetone it's the best penetrating oil on the planet
  14. Scott Danforth

    Fiberglass Question

    The wood is structural Probably not related to the wall. Boats rot from the keel upward. How are the stringers and transom?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Stud below inner Transom plate

    If the wire is green, it's a bonding screw
  16. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta shift cable locking cable pin?

    89 is AQ series of drives Need pics to determine which parts. Or go to www.volvopentastore.com and look up your motor/drive for the parts breakdown
  17. Scott Danforth

    Video: What The Heck is This?? - 1999 VOLVO 4.3 GL - 2 bbl Holley Carbureted, ETS ignition

    You have fuel system issues. Start diagnosing
  18. Scott Danforth

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Axius is the system on petrol engines that has the steering, throttle and gear system that allows the joystick
  19. Scott Danforth

    Carb Spacer

    All carb spacers have a gasket on each side.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Procedure to drain and refill closed antifreeze on 5th gen Volvo Penta 4.3?

    unfortunately manuals in the 50's had how-to to adjust ignition and set valve clearances. Todays manuals have to tell the person not to drink battery acid. In Volvo's defense, the average DIYer thinks youtube vids are accurate. I agree that maintenance should be part of the owners manual...
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