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  1. Scott Danforth

    Swap carby on Mercruiser 1986 inline 6 to holley carby

    If you want more speed, you need much more than a carb change. you need enough motor to jump up in torque significantly enough to spin a higher pitch prop. to spin the inline 6 motor faster than 4200 RPM requires pulling the motor apart and building it to spin faster (balance the rotating...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Do you know the OEM Prop size for a 05 Bayliner 265 with 5.0NA 220hp Carb engine.

    first, check your tach second, check your fuel system bet you are running out of fuel at the top end causing your low WOT third, you cant go from the 15 pitch prop you have to a 17 pitch and gain speed.
  3. Scott Danforth

    1998 Volvo Penta 4.3GL - Fuel Pump not working...

    do you have voltage at the pump. not checking with a meter, however with a test light?
  4. Scott Danforth

    Swap carby on Mercruiser 1986 inline 6 to holley carby

    nothing wrong with a Holley carb, volvo, PCM, Ilmore, and OMC used them for years. however everyone is right, you dont need anything more than 500 cfm 2-barrel unless you do lots and lots of expensive head work on the inliner and you would need a custom manifold since the intake and exhaust are...
  5. Scott Danforth

    2005 5.0 MPI Valve Cover Replacement Questions

    you realize these are nothing special. these are just 1986 and later Small Block Chevy valve covers and gaskets available everywhere. buying from a dealer you over-paid. gaskets should be about $25 a set (felpro) new stamped steel valve covers from GM under $50 with the center bolts, you...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Guess what day it is......

    Yep..... Happy Sinko de Mayo
  7. Scott Danforth

    Tachometer reading half RPMs?

    I think i mentioned either or in the other thread.. glad you are on the path
  8. Scott Danforth

    Tachometer reading half RPMs?

    does this help. based on your motor, your tach switches should be on, on, off if you have a 2-lead sensor, or off, on, off if you have a 3 lead sensor. my guess is either switch 2 or 3 is in the wrong position
  9. Scott Danforth

    Sea Towing Covered by Insurance

    you may want to see how much they cover. I have both Progressive and Boat US unlimited. as JB stated, call Compass Marine. if you have to arrange a tow yourself, Progressive will reimburse you, however you must pay out of pocket first. so a $1200 mile tow would be a hit to the pocket book...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Leak near timing cover?

    most I/O motors will last 4000 hours plus if maintained per the manual.
  11. Scott Danforth

    16' Cape Craft lists to port

    first, remove the hydrofoil
  12. Scott Danforth

    Prestolite IBM-4115 replacement

    there are a few distributor repair shops http://www.dennyscarbshop.com/contents/en-us/d18.html http://advanceddistributors.com/wordpress1/ https://ignitionengineering.com/distributor-rebuilding.html I was lucky growing up, friend of the family owned a hot rod shop that was also a distributor...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Prestolite IBM-4115 replacement

    agreed, take the dizzy apart, clean the parts, replace the bushsings (napa, about $5 each) re-assemble and will be good to go
  14. Scott Danforth

    Re-carpeting 18.5 Bowrider Need advice

    good luck, you will be the only one out of tens of thousands of restorations on iboats
  15. Scott Danforth

    Through floor fastening ideas?

    first, back to back seats do not need anywhere near the support structure that a pedestal seat needs. mainly because the physical size of the back to back seat box you will need to add structure underneath the floor or you will pull what ever screws, bolts, etc you add right thru the floor...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Cockpit Covers 86 1950

    your cheapest/fastest method will be to sew them yourself your best method will be to contact your local canvas shop did you check the transom and stringers of your 36 year old bayliner?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Prestolite IBM-4115 replacement

    first, service your points. a bit of TLC and you can use what you have for about $50 (rebuilding your dizzys and new points) or you can add electronic triggers to replace the points for about $100 per dizzy or you need to buy new tachs and dizzys (expect to pay $500 each for the dizzys and...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Trim won't stay in the up Position

    check the wiring for a short
  19. Scott Danforth

    Re-carpeting 18.5 Bowrider Need advice

    first, the soft spots are from the wood rotting from underneath (wet stringers, transom and foam). not from your carpet boats only last about 15 years, yours is 33 years old prior to worrying about carpet, you have a hull restoration to do.
  20. Scott Danforth

    6 Gallon OMC Metal Fuel Tank

    or a drill. yes, anything man made can be re-made you will then need to make a swedging tool or drill and tap for a NPT to tube fitting
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