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  1. Scott Danforth

    Volvo oil pressure reads 80 psi all times

    Glad you found the issue
  2. Scott Danforth

    Boat with engine ($500 update)

    Everything man-made will fail. However generally, the more simple the motor, the less likely for a failure
  3. Scott Danforth

    Sears Gamefisher 1998 9.9h

    This is not a buy/sell site. However unless your carb is gone or busted. Just pull it apart and clean it.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Ilmor/Yanmar Drive Trim Pump Relay issue

    Check to see if the wiring connectors got pushed out the bottom of the wiring receptacle
  5. Scott Danforth

    2008 6.2 serial number 1A061105 does not list on any site

    Belt driven water pump in the bilge
  6. Scott Danforth

    Impeller location BRAVO 3 ?

    Depending if it's a V6, small V8 or big block will determine how large the pump assembly is.
  7. Scott Danforth

    We did a thing...

    She is slightly #famineproof like the rest of the family
  8. Scott Danforth

    We did a thing...

    On the way north to go camping we rescued a 7 year old Schnauzer. She was brought in a week ago on 3/11 because the owner could not care for her. Her birthday was 3/16. Meet Harper. She is a sweetheart that is just a bit older and has some minor health issues, however is totally trained...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Circuit Breakers Question

    vs simply moving the wire on a circuit breaker?
  10. Scott Danforth

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    When I drag raced. We said " WOT until you see God. Then brake"
  11. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 5.0 MPI pinging/detonation at higher RPMs

    any reading above 150 psi is suspect as that is the spec from mercruiser for a new motor. anything higher means bad gauge or crud in the cylinders post the numbers what is your fuel pressure at WOT? 39 psi is on the low side to start with. spec is 43psi + if your fuel pressure drops any...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Fuel pours out of bottom cylinder (no 4)

    you have carb issues and probably power head issues with cylinder #4. fuel leaks run down the intake manifold to the lowest cylinder
  13. Scott Danforth

    Circuit Breakers Question

    at $3 a piece, assume they are bad and simply replace them. most boats no longer have fuses, only circuit breakers
  14. Scott Danforth

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    use it as a binary switch...... no problem
  15. Scott Danforth

    Purpose of material under fuel tank in aluminum boat?

    originally paper was allowed to be used as an abrasion guard. however kraft paper is effectively 2000 grit sand paper and it wore thru the tanks Follow the new regs on using rubber. I have used epdm sheets from mcmaster carr and in one instance, conveyor belt material from the local co-op
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Alpha One will not trim up, no sound

    I also have a feeling you will need to read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
  17. Scott Danforth

    090 block dipstick tube pressed in?

    If the dipstick is in the block, it's a press fit. I have a pair of vice grips I modified to clamp on the tube to pound in with a hammer
  18. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 5.0 MPI pinging/detonation at higher RPMs

    Pinging is either bad fuel, running lean or bad timing The crab caps last about a year. They cross - fire and that detonation is eating your engine
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Alpha One will not trim up, no sound

    First, welcome aboard Second, I always recommend an aluminum boat and an outboard for a first time boat Third fiberglass boats with trashed interiors usually have hull rot issues Regarding your trim. Start at the battery and clean every connection until you get to the bow light. By clean...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Speed after adding 3rd log

    I would get a center transom tube and look for more motor
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