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  1. Scott Danforth

    Does anyone know how this damn hose gets unplugged?

    Two wrenches Take the plug out the end of the hose. One wrench on the small square pipe plug, one wrench on the hex sleeve Lefty loosy, righty tighty
  2. Scott Danforth

    Overheating, again

    The pump is a Johnson F5B https://www.google.com/search?q=johnson+f5b-9+pump&oq=johnson+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j0i512j46i175i199i512j46i433i512j46i199i291i433i512j0i131i433j46i199i291i433i512j46i433i512j0i271.4292j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
  3. Scott Danforth

    Won’t stay running

    Or spend the $0.50 and simply replace the diode. Make sure to orient the diode properly
  4. Scott Danforth

    Won’t stay running

    99% of youtube videos have wrong information.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Kinda Clueless in South Jersey

    I know its cheaper than racing. my buddy races all summer and his out of pocket expenses are half of mine
  6. Scott Danforth

    Kinda Clueless in South Jersey

    Boating is the most expensive hobby in the world
  7. Scott Danforth

    Won’t stay running

    You check voltage down stream Your multi meter also has a diode setting
  8. Scott Danforth

    Kinda Clueless in South Jersey

    Long block is block with rotating assembly and heads. Short block is just the block with rotating assembly A small block is the smaller of the GM blocks. These have historically been 265 to 400 cubic inch displacement. These motors have a 4.40" bore spacing. As compared to big block which...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Is the Mercruiser 7.4 Gen V an interference motor?

    Pull the manifold and look in the port. Most likely you will find rust Or you ran lean and tuliped the valve
  10. Scott Danforth

    Does anyone have pic of distributor on Merc 7.4 Gen V?

    Look for rust buildup on the valve stem
  11. Scott Danforth

    1989 Sea Ray 160

    Only metal filters allowed. If the filter breaks, you explode If there is a fire, the filter goes first and you explode
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  13. Scott Danforth

    1989 Sea Ray 160

    That is against regulations and illegal in a bilge
  14. Scott Danforth

    Carb question

    Is the flange still there? If Yes, grab with a vice grip and twist back and forth If not, a left handed drill. Try 5/16 first, then work up Make an installation tool to drive in the new ones. I use a section of metal tube with a slot cut in it with a die grinder so it pushes the flange in...
  15. Scott Danforth

    OMC 460 running rich at idle after higher rpm

    Who rebuilt the carb? A Holley carb is as simple as a toilet. the key is to chase every passage with a piece of wire 650 is a bit small. What are the airhorn numbers? If you had a backfire, you could have ruptured the power valves Which Holley carb? 4150 or 4160? What kind of check valve...
  16. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    He is machining newer heads. Shouldn't have needed new seats.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 855932 Prestolite 7801A advance springs

    Why are you hijacking a thread? Your distributor is already electronic pickup. You do not need anything that pertronix has for your distributor Back to the OP. @bollerwagon there are 2 different springs in the AQ271c dizzy. That is how they got a knee in the advance curve. Do you still...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fuel leak

    If there is fuel in the bilge, there are fuel vapors in the bilge. Fix it now or BOOM most likely a steel tank. You will most likely find fuel saturated foam
  19. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    Not much of a problem, however why the valve seat replacement?
  20. Scott Danforth

    Prop for hole shot water skiing

    Drop down in pitch for better holeshot Use trim tabs to stay on plane at lower speeds
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