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  1. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    With the factory volvo penta manual, yes, the drives are easy to work on with a moderate amount of tools. without the factory manual (ie, the knee pads known as clymer, haynes, etc.) no way.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Press the throttle only button, 1 full pump of throttle to set choke and prime the carb, then pull back to about 1/4 throttle Turn the key. Once it fires, pull back to about 1500 RPM
  3. Scott Danforth

    Chrysler 75 horsepower seems to lack a lot of power at wot

    pinging could be running lean. could be timing either way, its the motor eating the pistons what are the compression numbers?
  4. Scott Danforth

    OMC ECM Needed

    welcome aboard any EFI Ford parts are NLA time to switch to Carb or GM motors
  5. Scott Danforth

    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    your fine. the manuals used to have the optional pouring AF into the system via the T-stat housing with a funnel, however it was removed. all that is needed is drain. if you are using PG, make sure to get the -100
  6. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing: Fuel in tank options?

    I would take the boat out, enjoy the heck out of it on the weekend and then come to the dock on fumes....
  7. Scott Danforth

    Wooden stringers

    remember, wood harvested in 1975 was probably 75 year-old trees that had good grain structure wood harvested in 2022 is probably a 3 year old tree with bad grain structure I would use white oak if using dimensional lumber, or go with ply
  8. Scott Danforth

    Manual Needed (1989 201 stratos Pro)

    boats are not like cars. typical information packet when you buy a new boat: sales brochure on boats (4-pages, usually with a picture showing the front is the bow, the end with the motor is the stern and a list of servicing dealers) engine operation manual radio manual trailer operation manual...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    7000# is what the hubs support subtract axle weight, spring weight, trailer frame weight, etc. then add a factor of safety your trailer is rated for 4400-5500# MAX for example, my trailer has two 3500# axles. the trailer capacity tag is 4400# the 5000# version has brakes on both axles...
  10. Scott Danforth

    LS Swap...?

    You can't use any of the automotive fuel system or electrical system in a boat. At most, you can use the block and heads
  11. Scott Danforth

    Briggs & Stratton Intek 44 cubic inch

    It's also 5" in diameter and 50' tall. It keeps pinching the chain
  12. Scott Danforth

    Briggs & Stratton Intek 44 cubic inch

    So, engine assembled, governor set. New battery purchased. Used the mower for 3 hours mulching storm debris in my yard and the neighbors yard Wore out the chain on the saw cutting bamboo New chains ordered
  13. Scott Danforth

    No gas to carb

    Anti-siphon valve is the barbed fitting at the top of the fuel pump pickup. It's basically a check valve. Also, check the pickup filter. Suggest removing
  14. Scott Danforth

    No gas to carb

    Welcome aboard. Suggest you PM a mod and have moved to the Mercruiser forum Check your needle and seat Check your anti-siphon valve
  15. Scott Danforth

    Fuel Gauge

    Teleflex steering went to seastar Teleflex gauge division was sold to VeeThree and is sold thru the Sierra name to the consumer. Look up the Sierra gauges here on Iboats
  16. Scott Danforth

    Are 73-80 merc 20hp lower unit interchangeable?

    Start looking at parts breakdowns
  17. Scott Danforth

    178xl chapparel wiring

    It would be in the factory manual drive manual.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Continental Trailer Leaf Spring to Torsion Axle Conversion

    I would just spend $100 on new springs and go boating
  19. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    Bearing size will tell you. However most likely 3000# or 3500# axles Capacity of trailer will be between 4500-5500
  20. Scott Danforth

    Leaving Tampa, Osprey, Fort Myers ? ?

    If it's just folded over, a tube of roof caulk and fold it back and glue it down Or replace as AD posted
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