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  1. Scott Danforth

    Replacement latches

    start looking thru on-line catalogs. look at sea dog, attwood, seasense, taylor made systems, etc.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Fuel pressure loss on Mercruiser 140

    and when did you replace the $45 fuel pump?
  3. Scott Danforth

    FLYWHEEL HELP!!!

    RH and LH blocks are same, cams are the same, however timing is done with gears vs chain. Pistons are assembled different, and crank casting is the same except the knurling on crank is different for RH motors (or you pump oil out) Flywheel is same, however flywheel for inboard is different...
  4. Scott Danforth

    2008 Glastron GXL propeller recommendation

    Frankenstein boat?
  5. Scott Danforth

    Solar Power Installation . . .

    Agree with Chris that 1 panel may not be enough The 60 amp is what shows up immediately with my renogy Google search for DC to DC chargers I know that renogy also has a line of DC to DC chargers you can plug their solar chargers directly into them along with input from the alternator...
  6. Scott Danforth

    water in all 4 cylinders

    It's almost never the head gasket To test the water jacket. Drain the block and head, take a hose that comes from the transom shield and the hose that feeds the manifold and tie them together. I use my mityvac pump You can borrow a compression tester from your local FLAPS
  7. Scott Danforth

    Oil pressure gauge

    And verify with a mechanical gauge
  8. Scott Danforth

    water in all 4 cylinders

    You need to acetone test the manifold and elbow Pressure test the engine water jacket (should hold 15 psi forever) Do a compression test, and a leak down test
  9. Scott Danforth

    Instrument cluster cover

    Post a pic. It was either screws, z-clips and screws, or studs
  10. Scott Danforth

    1993 Volvo Penta DP-D1 Stern Drive

    If you PM me your email, I can send you a 1988 290/DPA shop manual. However the VP site just needs your drive serial number to get the manual (1991 and later) There is little change in the drive from the 290DP up to the DP-H1 If you need parts...
  11. Scott Danforth

    FREEZE PLUG REPLACEMENT

    I would look closely. Looks like the core plug was pushed out (fresh metal scrapes) Agree with Jim, marine engines use brass and stainless core plugs.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Solar Power Installation . . .

    Something like this. https://www.renogy.com/12v-60a-dc-to-dc-battery-charger/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_ISWBhBkEiwAdqxb9stRtDwHQoKy8nCdfW1WRkUcQCIyBKttThssHVTtmdu4S8Y5lYVIJRoCa-cQAvD_BwE
  13. Scott Danforth

    Solar Power Installation . . .

    Pick a single battery to charge for the feedback. Then use a DC to DC charger to bump the voltage and feed the other batteries
  14. Scott Danforth

    Regal 2100 sometimes take long time to speed up to reach 16 miles it’s look like struggling on between 10-15 miles but once hit 15 miles it’s will go

    New to you boat, or did you have it for a while? Where is your trim set? Are you adjusting trim? Explain exactly how you take off and what you do
  15. Scott Danforth

    1993 Volvo Penta DP-D1.230 I/O Problem

    First, attempt to draw from a bucket will burn your impeller Always use muffs or back the boat in the water you could have debris in your PS cooler
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    0.4# of fuel per HP per hour
  17. Scott Danforth

    Idles great / misses when throttled up

    this is still the issue unless the gauge was crap
  18. Scott Danforth

    Prop change rpm gain?

    not sure you can fit a 16" prop on an A1G2 as it was tight with a 15". however rule of thumb is 200 RPM for every inch of pitch. still think you have a fuel issue.
  19. Scott Danforth

    NO CRANK!!

    clean all the connections from the battery to the starter and block, then up to the helm. if you suspect the starter, pull it and go thru it.
  20. Scott Danforth

    1993 Volvo Penta DP-D1 Stern Drive

    yes, from Volvo Penta. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/ its a derivative of the 290DP and the DPA
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