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  1. Scott Danforth

    Gas cap ? on a 1989 bayliner capri 85hp force outboard

    Portable tank or built in tank? Separate vent (next to filler) or vented cap? If vented cap, you simply overfilled the tank
  2. Scott Danforth

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    You have something not wired correctly or the points were not set correctly. Follow the schematic in the factory service manual. If you don't have a factory manual, you can get one here. https://outboardbooks.com/
  3. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    If it was me, I would invest in a hydraulic jack plate, however a manual one would help you dial in the motor. maybe one from bobs machine https://bobsmachine.com/ or TH Marine https://thmarinesupplies.com/collections/atlas-jack-plate-atlas-jack-plate-accessories
  4. Scott Danforth

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    The issue isnt your solenoid. if you dont see any contact arcing (spark as you call it), either you have no power on the feed side, or the motor is shot. either way, no current is flowing
  5. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    add two coolers of beer to the back of the boat if you cant lower the motor easily
  6. Scott Danforth

    2.75's are they just bad designs?

    First make sure the motor is at the right height. Too low and it plows, too high and it ventilates. A pontoon sure could use a powered jack plate as the prop height changes so much with load
  7. Scott Danforth

    Custom fish box

    Gel would prevent moisture from getting to the foam over time
  8. Scott Danforth

    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    It's same vintage as your motor.
  9. Scott Danforth

    What type fuel hose?

    You need to use appropriate low permission A1 / A2 fuel hose per IMO / USCG requirements...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Need to replace outer transom board

    White oak is rot resistant. Old timers wood preservative and spar varnish will keep it preserved
  11. Scott Danforth

    Need to replace outer transom board

    It's a scuff plate for outboards that get removed frequently. I would get a piece of 1/4" white oak plywood
  12. Scott Danforth

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    Find someone else to work on it
  13. Scott Danforth

    Custom fish box

    As long as the inside is all gel. You will get condensation in almost every cooler
  14. Scott Danforth

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    Service the points
  15. Scott Danforth

    Custom fish box

    I would. I would also have 2"of foam on the bottom too
  16. Scott Danforth

    SX-A, Drive will not turn prop

    Yes
  17. Scott Danforth

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    Boat does not matter. What motor are you working on?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Transom and floor replacement

    Total transom thickness of 2" to 2-1/8"
  19. Scott Danforth

    4 stroke repower

    What year is the 2-stroke? Because in the mid 80s the mounting changed Wiring harness and controls will change
  20. Scott Danforth

    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    What vintage is the Mercruiser motor? Full system or half system? Exhaust manifolds need to be changed to match up with the VP y-pipe Flush your cabin heater and test it. It may have a freeze busted core
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