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  1. Scott Danforth

    Leaking engine oil out of boat into water

    you can pressure test the cooling system yourself. is this a new to you boat? is the motor EFI? got a serial number so we can look up if it has an oil cooler? or better yet, you look to see if you have an oil cooler. if the oil cooler failed, it will pump oil into the raw water stream.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Stringer Manual?

    start troubleshooting and fix what is wrong. is the issue fuel system related? you may need to start at the tank and work your way to the carb and clean everything (inside the tank, the pickup, the pickup tube, the anti-siphon fitting, the fuel filter, the inlet filter on the carb and the...
  3. Scott Danforth

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

    also, I suggest rebuilding your PDS once you get the motor out. - read this https://forums.iboats.com/forum/eng...s-engines-outdrives/10343318-pds-shaft-issues also, here is some library reading https://forums.iboats.com/threads/upgrading-to-a-383-stroker.727054/
  4. Scott Danforth

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

    you take your motor out (its about a half hour total job if you have regularly pulled your drive for bellows service) you take your motor to a machine shop and have it ultrasonically tested your block is a 2-bolt block (no need for a 4-bolt unless you want to build stupid power level which...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon in the snow

    what is the water temp?
  6. Scott Danforth

    Leaking engine oil out of boat into water

    first, stop using the boat. then pressure test your block/heads most likely you had an over-heat and damaged the head gasket or warped a head do you have an oil cooler (not standard on a 4.3)?
  7. Scott Danforth

    2 stroke motor went underwater - what to do

    You need to work quickly. The day you pull it out of water, you need to pull the plugs, spin it over to clear it out. Then clean the fuel system and get it running If its been in salt water for a week, you may only be able to part it out
  8. Scott Danforth

    A couple of different winterizing questions.

    Or just chainge oil, then drain the block and exhaust and hoses. Then if you want to add AF, use a funnel
  9. Scott Danforth

    1986 Quadrajet (Chevy Pickup)

    If this is for a boat, make sure its a marine carb
  10. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon in the snow

    In May?
  11. Scott Danforth

    How to get out deep mildew stains from Vinyl seats or grab handles or steering wheel?

    Many times the foam under the vinyl is moldy. Since vinyl and many soft surfaces only last 15 years, you may need to replace these surfaces
  12. Scott Danforth

    Carburetor choke not opening?

    Worst case, it needs adjustment
  13. Scott Danforth

    Accidently Sanded Gel Coat to Fiberglass HELP!

    So mix up some gel and repair it
  14. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon in the snow

    pee in the hip waders to warm your feet
  15. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives

    dont forget the annual drive service
  16. Scott Danforth

    Boat Hard to Start After a Long Sit

    the ignition module in the distributor or sensor as you mentioned. the new one is 3 wire vs the old one with 2-wire.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives

    or look in your factory service manual drain the block drains and exhaust manifold drains - use a wire to probe the drains to make sure they are clear. if you have a 4.3, drain the thermostat housing drain as well. then pull the J-hose, the raw water pump cover to drain water out of the...
  18. Scott Danforth

    intermittans spark, poor spark Delco EST coil

    I hate the open frame coils for that reason. once the laminations start to separate, the magnetic field gauss is reduced
  19. Scott Danforth

    Water Tank

    they are dirt cheap. I would replace it. what size do you have? for example, a 20 gallon tank is under $80
  20. Scott Danforth

    Boat Hard to Start After a Long Sit

    BTW, after 19 years, you may want to change spark plugs, cap, rotor, and I would look at ordering a new 3-wire ignition module to have on hand when (not if) the ignition module in your distributor goes bad
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