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  1. Scott Danforth

    Eng acts like safety kill switch is engaged.

    VP hasnt used points on any V engine since 1985/1986. they used a now obsolete prestolite dizzy before the EST
  2. Scott Danforth

    Eng acts like safety kill switch is engaged.

    the seloc manual is riddled with improper and wrong information. Volvo Penta has had electronic ignition on the V6's since the 80's your 1997 should have the Delco EST dizzy get the correct manual. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  3. Scott Danforth

    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    the oildyne 108 is usually set up for 2900-3000 psi to raise (as it has to fight the prop thrust) and only about 900-1500 psi to lower (as gravity and prop thrust help)
  4. Scott Danforth

    Eng acts like safety kill switch is engaged.

    welcome aboard. for a 1997, there should be electronic ignition. are you looking at a factory manual? because 8 volts is for a points ignition You are also posting in the OMC forum. will move to the VP forum.
  5. Scott Danforth

    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    I would look at the cylinders.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Restoring 1988 19’ bayliner capri

    i use a cup brush to turn the foam into powder AND it cleans the fiberglass. then I simply vacuum it up.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Johnson 50hp swap to a Johnson 110hp Possible?

    if the motor is healthy (check the compression), and if the pontoon is rated for it. you should be able to bolt it on. however, if the boat is not rated for it, the motor will tear the transom off the pontoon. you also wont go much faster unless the boat has lifting strakes.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 4.3 repair manual

    you could always go here. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  9. Scott Danforth

    1983 5.7L V8 Chevy rebuild

    1- brass impeller and stainless backing plate on marine only. an automotive one will rust out in about 6 months. if you put a heat exchanger on it and run glycol, then yes, you can use a non-marine water pump. 2 - yes. you will want to inspect the ports and do a valve job. you may also...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Oil Pump

    the original oil pump is a melling.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Engine replacement help…

    If the dizzy has a vac advance on it pass. It's a butcher job
  12. Scott Danforth

    Volvo sx-m maintenance

    You should be pulling the drive every year to inspect the alignment, U-joints and bellows. Bellows should be replaced every 3-5 years Suggest getting a factory service manual
  13. Scott Danforth

    Outboard install question

    Those cracks in the transom do not look good
  14. Scott Danforth

    Engine replacement help…

    Put 3 cases of beer on the back. That is how much lower the motor will sit with an iron headed 5.7 with iron manifolds than your 4.3
  15. Scott Danforth

    Fuse Box on a 2002 Regal Fastrac 1800 LSR 3.0

    Would be under the helm. However it could have circuit breakers. Can always take the alternator in to get tested
  16. Scott Danforth

    Stupid question…

    Kind of Is your hose bib on full? 3/4" hose? The pump in the drive will move more water than most 1/2 or 5/8 hoses can provide. So the hose has to be on full
  17. Scott Danforth

    Stupid question…

    Did you backflush the system starting at the T-stat housing? Overheat is lack of cooling flow
  18. Scott Danforth

    Boat Seat Replacement

    See your local canvas and marine upholstery shop. It will be faster and cheaper
  19. Scott Danforth

    Engine replacement help…

    For a bearing to spin like that, that means there was no oil to the crank and she got hot enough to melt the bearing enough to grab the crank Water in oil will do that
  20. Scott Danforth

    3.0 liter for straight shaft inboard project

    A 19-21 foot boat ...... Would go V6 or larger
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