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  1. Scott Danforth

    Please help I am stumped ! Engine surging high rpm

    Check compression measure fuel pressure when under load, not just at idle. Not sure that fuel pump is marine rated
  2. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 5.7gxi-a

    That is an AQ series drive (at least it looks like it in the thumb nail from my phone, the pics are not loading on vacation) The SX drive gets sold for parts, so does the coupler from behind the motor and probably the flywheel if its a 168 tooth The AQ series drive on the boat and the PDS gets...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Please help I am stumped ! Engine surging high rpm

    A mechanical fuel pump is $45 and is going to last decades, where an electric fuel pump will cost you $85 and requires $15 worth of relay, oil switch and wiring to be compliant and lasts about 5-7 years You want to modernize, thats fine, but be smart about it. Electric fuel pumps should be...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Please help I am stumped ! Engine surging high rpm

    Why not just get a new mechanical fuel pump?
  5. Scott Danforth

    No power to coil

    Do you still have the points distributor? If so, did you service the points?
  6. Scott Danforth

    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    If its 2 wires, most likely it failed and you need a new ICM.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Engine alarm won’t stop

    Your serial number tag is in the side of the block just above the starter Use a mechanical gauge to check oil pressure Us an IR thermometer to verify temp
  8. Scott Danforth

    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    You pull the dizzy cap, then pull the rotor and look
  9. Scott Danforth

    natant 24

    Your asking about a 42+ year old boat. Its capabilities today would be dependent on its care and maintenance since the boat was new
  10. Scott Danforth

    Power steering pump for a Volvo 3.0 I/O on a Four Winns H170

    Thru volvo, about $700 However just the saginaw pump (without reservoir) is $45 from places like napa. Rebuild kit is $14 However most likely not your pump
  11. Scott Danforth

    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    Do you have the original 2 wire ignition module or the updated 3 wire?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Outboard Lock Recommendations?

    get insurance, get a night-vision camera to capture anything, and just go boating. you cant stop evil, you can only be prepared for it. when I was much younger, watched a guy at the marina back up to a boat and drive off didnt think anything about it, because the guy looked like anyone...
  13. Scott Danforth

    1994 Merc 5.0 2brl Carb issue when off

    your engine should be mechanical fuel pump yet. did someone convert it to electric? 7 psi seams a bit high
  14. Scott Danforth

    Fuel hose lifespan?

    Dont buy the attwood grey fuel lines. Get the moeller black
  15. Scott Danforth

    Flotation foam

    2# foam references how many pounds per cubic foot of volume so a 4# kit of 2# foam is 2 cubic feet a 16# kit is 8 cubic feet of 2# foam so, measure how much volume you have, then order the size of kit that will fill that volume.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Engine vibrating after water in engineoil

    1996 and later is fixed unless you convert to adjustable
  17. Scott Danforth

    OMC 120HP suddenly backfiring when accelerating

    while at it, file the points, set the dwell with a meter and set timing.
  18. Scott Danforth

    1996 454 thunderb ign thompson wont get on plane

    smooth valve covers means you have a 1991-1995 gen V motor (the 1996-2000 came originally with ribbed valve covers) you can confirm as the timing cover should have 10 bolts vs the 6 on the 1996-2000 gen 6 motors what is your fuel pressure? should be between 3 and 5 psi
  19. Scott Danforth

    Value of Brand New never used 1978 Evinrude 55 HP 2Stroke outboard 55875?

    I agree that $5k is a bit heavy. however if stored in a climate-controlled environment, and it turns over maybe $3500. all the rubber bits will need to be replaced (rubber life is 15 years max) along with the gear lube, etc. if stored in a damp basement you may be looking at wall-art in that...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Bad day on the water - NEED ADVICE!!

    I would pull the motor and replace everything aft of the motor myself. yes, because if the impact broke things outside the boat, is most likely broke things in the boat at a minimum you should inspect. this would be an insurance claim.
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