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  1. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    The clamp is a pressed fit over the PDS and is drawn on with the 6 bolts. Removal usually requires tension on all 3 jacking bolts to make it pop off Regarding a manual, I would have to call a VP dealer as the VP website no longer lists manuals older than 20 years
  2. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    So you have 2 knee pads coming? Buy a used clamp off eBay. Use a drill and chisel and split the old clamp
  3. Scott Danforth

    Speed after adding 3rd log

    Add lifting strakes
  4. Scott Danforth

    LED interior lights

    yes, red lamps are better for night visibility and blue is the worst color
  5. Scott Danforth

    Can I replace a Mercruiser 5.0L with a 4.5L engine?

    First, Welcome aboard Second, the most power from a 5.0 was 260hp out of the 5.0 MPI. the most power from the 5.7 liter was 300hp, the most hp out of the 6.2 liter from mercury is 320hp. 350 hp is non mercury small block or big block territory. the 4.5 is a V6 producing 250 hp. however if...
  6. Scott Danforth

    2011 MERCURY 4.3L TKS - QUESTION

    @QBhoy Coming from a racing background. I only look at the analog gauges. On individual gauge installs I usually rotate the gauges so the oil pressure and engine temp are pointed vertical when operating Most sensors used on "digital" data such as oil pressure, engine temp, air temp, fuel...
  7. Scott Danforth

    2011 MERCURY 4.3L TKS - QUESTION

    You can add a Maretron kit and extra sensors..... But why?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Transom removal on SX

    Volvo Penta sells Volvo Penta manuals
  9. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    Those bolts have nearly full threads. eBay or direct from VP. After you get it cleaned up. Use permatex aviation sealant on the threads to prevent corrosion
  10. Scott Danforth

    Random

    Hey, looks like @mickyryan and I playing hide-n-seek. #famineproof
  11. Scott Danforth

    Volvo oil pressure reads 80 psi all times

    FWIW, check the ground to the gauge also, I have a mechanical gauge installed on the engine and the electric gauge in the dash. both read pressure, however the electric one reads about 25% high. I have the low oil pressure switch to kill ignition and fuel should my pressure drop below 7psi
  12. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    yes get the manual there are 6 thru-holes that you currently have bolts in. under the washer plates are 3 tapped holes the same threads as the bolts. you take out the 6 bolts, lube up 3 and stick in the 3 threaded holes. then tighten the 3 bolts evenly to jack the clamp off. otherwise it...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Help with a 1992 Mercury 2 stroke

    check the fuel pump. you may need to rebuild the carb dont forget to put in a water pump
  14. Scott Danforth

    Need advise on older Trophy boat stress cracks fixes and more

    Test drill the stringers to make sure you don't have structure issues. I buy all my fiberglass supplies from the local supply house that also makes their products. Having used both poly and West epoxy. Poly is faster and easier
  15. Scott Danforth

    Boat trailer brakes

    Look at your trailer frame. Most trailers with 3500# axles are for boat 5000# and below. Is the frame itself up to snuff?
  16. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    That is the hardest way to do it
  17. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Transom Plate Removal

    Stop, read the manual Fork remains Pull 6 bolts from PDS clamp. Use 3 of them in the threaded holes to jack off the clamp Remove motor and PDS aas a unit. Then remove the 6 nuts from the studs and pull the transom bracket from behind the boat
  18. Scott Danforth

    anyone use fishing line?

    V92 or heavier
  19. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Where in Florida? May see it down here
  20. Scott Danforth

    6 hp evinrude water in gearcase

    only legal place to get a manual is https://www.outboardbooks.com/ anything else is in copywrite violation. so you can buy used factory manual off of ebay or other, or you can buy new from Ken Cook co.
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