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  1. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    Put a dial indicator on the rockers, make sure all the intakes move the same, and all the exhaust move the same. You will need to crank to have oil pressure to keep the lifters pumped This you can check without pulling the intake
  2. Scott Danforth

    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    your axle seal area where the sleeve rides on should be larger in diameter than the bearing surface. most trailers have about a 1-3/4" diameter seal, a 1-3/8" inner bearing and a 1-1/16" outer bearing
  3. Scott Danforth

    1986 Omc Sterndrive no spark

    with points you must file a new set gap the new set verify dwell with a meter on the new set and set timing on the new set. as points wear, the dwell and timing change. as you simply replaced the points, your dwell and timing will have changed and unless you took the boat for a sea trial and...
  4. Scott Danforth

    1994 indmar fi v8 good batt no crank

    coil, fuel pump, and kill switch have nothing to do with starting/cranking bad cable connection, bad starting pilot relay, bad starter, gear not in neutral, bad ignition switch can all lead to not cranking not having gauges/ignition says you have no power to the ignition switch. there are 5...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Where do you buy a gas tank pickup plate for a 50HP?

    used one on ebay
  6. Scott Danforth

    Stringer replacement

    the information you need is in the stickies. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ specifically links 14 and 18.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Motor has power, won’t turn over

    never do this to a GM motor. you will strip the crank bolt threads out before you turn the motor over. always turn from the crank keyway by either removing the harmonic damper and using a crank socket, or by turning from the front pulley bolts or by using the flywheel teeth.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Is it safe to use oxyacetylene torch on transom bolts?

    Mix up ,50% acetone and 50% ATF. Better than any spray oil you can buy. Use the air hammer
  9. Scott Danforth

    2004 Volvo Penta GSI 5.7 parts question

    Flywheel is just a $70 manual truck flywheel Coupler is available from many places Go to volvopentastore.com and look up part numbers. Then start googling. You will find some parts on ebay, and some on craigslist. Also check some of the marine salvage places
  10. Scott Danforth

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Yep, pump needs to be lower than water to prime
  11. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta bell housing question

    You have to ask yourself, are you keeping the AQ280 drive or are you going with the SX drive. If you keep the 280 drive, you need a Volvo Penta AQ series V8 PDS housing. If you keep the SX drive, you either need a conversion housing, or you have to rebuild your transom
  12. Scott Danforth

    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    yes, however the GM Delco starters would still be there
  13. Scott Danforth

    Angler 203FX tilt engine, crack cowling

    up to you. if it was me, I would wrap silver duct tape over the crack and worry about it later
  14. Scott Danforth

    Bearing grease / water leaked out on rim

    Im thinking you dodged a bullet even with bearing buddies, I pull the hubs every year to inspect and if there is any sign of moisture, I reseal and repack. I usually pull the brake calipers for inspection and maintenance
  15. Scott Danforth

    1989 Mercruiser 5.7 slight overheating at lower RPMs

    34, its now M/Y 2023 (or will be Friday)
  16. Scott Danforth

    Angler 203FX tilt engine, crack cowling

    welcome aboard cowling repair can be done at any body shop for a reasonable price.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    Holden has a plant in Australia......
  18. Scott Danforth

    1975 Fiberglass Boat Restoration

    you know that the foam is structural on the boat
  19. Scott Danforth

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Between outboards and I/Os there are about 200 different impellers. ID (shaft dia) key style, OD, length, hub diameter (Blade length), blade design, number of blades, and material. Most are made out of NBR with a bronze sleeve. However there are a few different blends.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Bearing grease / water leaked out on rim

    First, do you trust them to report if your seal surfaces are pitted or good? Owning a trailer and a boat has annual maintenance schedules. This involves pulling the drive every year, and inspecting the trailer bearings and brakes
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