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  1. Scott Danforth

    85 ciera 2550 galley replacement

    Start by googling boat galleys and looking at pictures however, you have to ask yourself, is the galley your biggest problem? the boat was stripped for a reason. most likely because there were other issues and the boat was going to be restored, or the boat was going to be salvaged and junked...
  2. Scott Danforth

    1986 Aries bass boat renovation

    first, welcome aboard the transom rotted before the stringers, follow the advice above. 4th sticky down is the DIY on boat restoration, make sure to read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in that order. build a cradle, pull the cap, put on the PPE and fire up the saws and grinders you have...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Dual Batteries, only one is charging

    welcome aboard and based on your description, yes
  4. Scott Danforth

    1993 Mercruiser 4.3 2bbl carb running out of power

    welcome aboard agree, 200 hours over 30 years is lack of use. considering there probably was 100 hours put on the first 2 years rebuild your carb. and you may need to clean your entire fuel system (tank, anti-siphon valve, etc. the backfiring under load is known as a lean sneeze. that is...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 3.0gs can’t get water pump to prime

    Do you have the hoses plumbed correctly?
  6. Scott Danforth

    Down motor

    Did you check for spark? Also, never use ether on a 2-cycle motor
  7. Scott Danforth

    Towing 20 hours from FL to TX

    Ship it.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Cut holes in doghouse?

    Seriously, look to see if the doghouse is touching a wire, especially the spark plug wires
  9. Scott Danforth

    Yamaha 2.5hp 4-strk , impeller came apart - inside engine now ?

    You have to find the bits and pieces
  10. Scott Danforth

    Loose wire identification and nav light help

    Or a circuit beaker
  11. Scott Danforth

    1974 302 Holley 2barrel

    That is part of your problem. The rest of your fuel system upstream of the filter needs cleaning too
  12. Scott Danforth

    Engine cooling properly in the lake, overheating with muffs!

    Do you have the hose in full? There should be spray coming from the muffs until the motor is started
  13. Scott Danforth

    Fuel pump issues

    Free boats are the most expensive boats to own
  14. Scott Danforth

    Loose wire identification and nav light help

    That bundle of wires came off a switch or circuit breaker Start following the wiring colors and chassing the system
  15. Scott Danforth

    1974 302 Holley 2barrel

    By reading you are only guessing You need to test Look at your fuel pump. If there is a glass bowl on it with a fuel filter in the glass bowl, then yes, you have a filter on your pump. If not, you dont
  16. Scott Danforth

    What’s it worth?

    Why so little hours? Normally that means the boat sat for many seasons. Over 23 years, the hours should be closer to 1000 10 years ago, boat would have been worth $10-12k 2 years ago, boat would have been worth $10-12k (values were creeping up) This year, probably $15-$18k (because the...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Boat doesn’t idles smooth. Is my Timing off?

    Did you service the points? How did you clean the carb?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Cut holes in doghouse?

    No way to make the doghouse air tight enough to cause it to run bad. Going to go with something rubbing, shorting out or being pinched, or your motor is afraid of the dark
  19. Scott Danforth

    1974 302 Holley 2barrel

    Welcome aboard Regarding the fuel system. Check your filter, check the anti siphon valve, and check your fuel pressure Regarding the coil, they do get hot, about 180 degree hot. That is about 30 degrees warmer than you can keep your hand on. That is normal You should have points, make sure...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Hose From Outdrive Through Bellows

    For a stock install, yes
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