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  1. Scott Danforth

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    while tail gunner brings up a good point with vinegar and oxalic acid. i wouldnt even worry about that little bit of staining. not worth the effort to pull the cam to soak the cam in oxalic acid. stock compression on a 305 should be about 9.2:1 that is with stock GM flat-tops and stock GM...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Attention Delta Faucet Owners

    im currently fighting with delta on a faulty 17T trinsic monitor valve ($400 list, $200 street cost) for the new shower. the first lady argued with me that I need to have a licensed plumber install and then call them (she got offended when i explained to her the families plumbing lineage) So I...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Fixing holes in aluminum boat transom

    If you have a tig welder, get a few pieces of 14 gauge 5150 aluminum
  4. Scott Danforth

    Name that boat trailer part

    its called a vanity cover or a vanity plug. if you want you could use one of these. https://www.mcmaster.com/tube-plugs/for-shape~rectangle/for-shape~square/snap-in-rectangular-plugs/?SrchEntryWebPart_InpBox=tube+plug however as Jim mentioned, it will literally hold water in your frame and...
  5. Scott Danforth

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    BTW, if it was me, I would just slap it together nothing wrong with the cam that your finger and some oil wouldn't cure literally, nothing wrong with it other than some staining
  6. Scott Danforth

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    You need to measure. Talk to your machinist. At least, swap to the beehive springs. Stock heads good for total lift of .420 to .450. Simple mod to valve stem seal at machine shop and you can run in the .550 range plus
  7. Scott Danforth

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    being a GL-e, should be carbed. please confirm. the cam I would run with a 305 would be this one: https://www.compcams.com/xtreme-marine-212-218-hydraulic-roller-cam-and-lifter-kit-for-oe-roller-sbc.html or if you go to 350, this one...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Exhaust crossover restrictor plate 4.3 OMC cobra.

    there are 7 generations of 4.3's with 7 variations of induction what are you working on? be very specific to the year of the motor (not the boat) and what intake and carb are on it. only the early 4.3's with a divorced choke need any exhaust running thru the manifold. the exhaust running...
  9. Scott Danforth

    OEM or Aftermarket

    I wouldnt buy anything from sierra except the gauges because I know where those are made. for rubber bits, either direct from the manufacturer of the pump (Johnson, ITT Jabsco, etc. for crank mounted pumps or in the case of a mercruiser Alpha drive, thru Mercury/quicksilver) Gimble bearing...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Anybody running OMC 460 with Nicson exhaust?

    those are jet boat exhaust manifolds. no way to use them with an outdrive. even if you get them bolted up, they sit too low in the boat.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Electrical accessories issue/ voltage drop

    you have not cleaned anything go back and check all the connections. start at the battery. use 320 grit sand paper and shine up every connection until it is clean enough that your mother in law can eat off them. battery terminals, cable connections, starter, block, circuit breaker...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Electrical accessories issue/ voltage drop

    start at the battery and work your way up to the helm cleaning every connection (both power and ground) along with every harness connection. you have a bad connection somewhere. probably a ground.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Contessa 28 feet 1984 double engines V8 5.7 L

    with the AQ series drives, you need to start at the water inlet casting. they are white metal and only last 1-2 seasons check the lines/hoses to the impeller for blocks and air leaks check the impeller like Jerry stated then if the impeller lost any blades, pull them out of the thermostat...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta installed, no power steering

    yes, rack and pinion. if you dont believe its the cable, disconnect both ends. should be able to move it with only two fingers. when mine froze up, I couldnt pull the inner cable even with my truck steering cables last about 15 years
  15. Scott Danforth

    1973 Mercruiser 165 will not start

    first, clean your points second, clean all your connections at the starter and the battery - both positive and ground third, its usually never the coil you should have battery voltage while cranking as the coil gets it voltage from the I/R terminal on the starter you should have about 9 volts...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

    on the other hand, on many boats you must remove the motor to access the starter.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Hydrofoil

    is his yamaha a 2-stroke or a 4 stroke? power curve is significantly different between the two. confirm your tach
  18. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta installed, no power steering

    my steering cable was fine when I pulled the motor and rusted up from non-use. same goes for one of my shift cables. after the switch, the new steering cable can be pulled in/out with two fingers
  19. Scott Danforth

    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    doesnt matter if you are replacing timken with timken. you need to go thru the proper shimming process. each bearing is slightly different from the next.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Replacing stringers.

    https://www.fgci.com/products/44/Resins-Polyester-Vinylester-Epoxy/&Brand=Polyester&Size=gallon boatyard resin is still $21/gallon.
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