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  1. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    no, you would need to re-make the fuel line (post #74). as in re-fabricate a new line. your old line would not be usable as is or you can get any number of holley fuel logs and run A1-15 marine fuel hose if you dont want to fabricate (per post #74).
  2. Scott Danforth

    Taking my 1984 LaveyCraft out of moth-balls

    your ball gears are getting close to their end. I believe the rule of thumb was replace when the nubs are 1/3 worn regarding going from 160 to 240, time to troubleshoot. use an IR thermometer. could simply be electrical in nature. need to look
  3. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    here is an example. https://www.amazon.com/Edelbrock-2696-Square-Bore-Spread-Bore-Carburetor/dp/B00062YACG yes, the volvo fabricated fuel line comes from the fuel pump to a steel y-fitting and then to each carb bowl. to add a spacer, you need to re-fabricate the downward leg of that...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Spark Plugs

    if the intake manifold has 12 bolts, its non-vortec heads. if the intake manifold has 8 bolts, its vortec heads
  5. Scott Danforth

    Where is this water coming from?

    the jokester in me would say "built in drive shower" the mechanic in me says.....oooh, thats going to cost you
  6. Scott Danforth

    How to remove engine from 1987 Starcraft Islander 221V

    it really an easy process isnt it.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    if you want, I can supply you the phone numbers of the vinyl manufacturers. Sincerely Scott Danforth Engineering Manager Taco Seating
  8. Scott Danforth

    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    from the vinyl manufacturers themselves. dont believe me, call them yourself. anything beyond the warranty period is considered a bonus. since vinyl and foam manufacturers are no longer allowed to use arsenic as a fungicide any more, the warranty periods have dropped.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Steering when steering left it goes right can anyone help

    Hey @kenny nunez can you help here.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Taking my 1984 LaveyCraft out of moth-balls

    Any compression reading above 150 means your gauge is suspect or you have oil or water in the cylinders A delco voyager distributor or a mallory YLM624 distributor Keep in mind your boat is 38 years old. Pretty sure you will have transom and stringer problems. I would focus on that long...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Bolting motor to transom

    what ever you want. either would work.
  12. Scott Danforth

    OMC Cobra 5.0 lower unit oil question

    read the factory manual........ follow the factory manual.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Bolting motor to transom

    in addition to drilling the holes, you may want to seal the holes with 3M 5200 and use bolts with nylock nuts.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Hello

    no hin may mean its stolen
  15. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Mercruiser MPI Broken distributor Screw hole

    $800 mercruiser plastic dizzy is a $80 delco dizzy (yes, a 1000% markup). go to your local NAPA and get a replacment
  16. Scott Danforth

    SX outdrive stuck or was now broke :(

    now you take it in. hope the shop has the tools to rebuild your drive.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Spark Plugs

    1996 and newer use long plugs (vortec heads) 1995 and older use short plugs (non-vortec heads)
  18. Scott Danforth

    Obsolete Fuel Pipe for '98 454 7.4L Volvo Penta (GIPBYCCE)

    correction, that is 5/16" tubing and 1/2" nuts vs 3/8" tubing and 5/8" nuts. still go to your local napa and buy a section of brake line your looking about a 15" or 18" brake line
  19. Scott Danforth

    Obsolete Fuel Pipe for '98 454 7.4L Volvo Penta (GIPBYCCE)

    the same SAE flare is used on 3/8" brake lines. go to napa and buy a section of 3/8" brake line and use that for a steel line.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Hull Damage Repair

    I would repair it and then add a keel guard
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