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  1. Scott Danforth

    VP Outdrive identification

    Very little difference from the 290a to DPA to DPB...DPE Some are shims, some are minor changes in the H frame
  2. Scott Danforth

    35' Signature Dry docked steering frozen

    If the helm steering cable was iffy. It is most likely rusted up now. Disconnect the steering cable, the drives should move Then check the helm and cable. If the wheel still doesnt turn, get a new helm and cable
  3. Scott Danforth

    VP Outdrive identification

    Post a pic Most likely DPA (AQ290 variant) RTV has no place on an outdrive
  4. Scott Danforth

    84 searay Seville 2.5 omc stern drive removal

    BTW, if the motor mount boxes are shot, the transom, stringers, and flotation foam are also shot
  5. Scott Danforth

    84 searay Seville 2.5 omc stern drive removal

    Read the manual Pull the $900 shift cable from the ESA housing Remove the outdrive (by pulling the shift cable thru the intermediate housing very carefully) Remove the 16 screws from the boot clamp Unplug the wiring harness, and disconnect the battery cables Remove and plug the fuel line...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Merc 470 cam seal

    Use loctite to secure the speedi sleeve
  7. Scott Danforth

    Glastron GT 185 —replacing a radio unit and depth finder advice.

    first, welcome aboard second, just a dash mounted depth finder (small round 2" gauge) is $250 here on iboats (forum members also get a discount) https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-engine-parts/boat-gauges-instrumentation/instrumentation/marine-depth-sounders.html if you can operate simple hand...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Can you help me identify these?

    if the shutter rubber burnt up, inspect the rubber exhaust hoses. the motor suffered an overheat or a raw water pump failure. rubber bits in the exhaust are good for 250F max. the temperature of exhaust and water is about 220F. the temperature of exhaust without water is between 900 and 1200f
  9. Scott Danforth

    Help with materials (recommendations needed)

    and post pics with your questions before you jump in. we all have been there in the beginning and this is the best DIY boat resto forum on the planet. we will help. make a cradle first before you cut the boat apart.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Anyone sells a closed cooling kit for a V8 petrol MPI? Preferably Volvo Penta

    just a typical SBC hot-rod aluminum housing.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Gloves for Acetone Washing?

    I have some industrial rubber gloves (not disposable)
  12. Scott Danforth

    waterlogged hull

    weigh the boat compare the weight of the boat to spec if the hull is water logged, it will weigh about 500# or more than spec
  13. Scott Danforth

    Volvo AQ225 dipstick crossover

    truck dipstick tube has no reason to go to the bottom of the pan like the original and the tube on a truck is only 6-7 inches long. the dipstick tube is part number 841544 the dipstick is part number 835414 here is old stock on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/293726156970...
  14. Scott Danforth

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    I suggest you drive it to a scale. if the boat is 100# heavier or more, you have water coming in that large gash in the bottom of the boat. rubber mallet and beating on the boat will show nothing Im with Brian in post #3, willing to bet that the stringers and transom are wet or rotten.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Is 17ft long enough for a tournament bass boat?

    I know the Florida requirements are you must fish from within your boat at all times.
  16. Scott Danforth

    2002 volvo penta 5.7 Liter idles but stalls when throttling up

    I will add, does the guy know how to work on Holley Carbs?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Bad Antenna?

    a fiberglass antenna is usually just a wire, a connector, and a piece of brass tube inside the antenna of a certain length. at least that is all I find in them when I forget to put the antenna down for bridges......
  18. Scott Danforth

    Bad Antenna?

    or a new radio
  19. Scott Danforth

    Help with materials (recommendations needed)

    Top of every forum on iBoats has a bunch of "stickies" these are the commonly asked questions and their answers here is the 4th sticky down. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ read thru links 14, 15, 19, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b before starting your project...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Trim ram maxium extension

    if you are going over relief, then pull the caps off the rods and see if there is a stop tube in the cylinders. some VP's sold to Cobalt had a plastic stop-tube added to not hit the swim platforms
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