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  1. Scott Danforth

    Windlass Goes Up but not Down

    most of the time the contacts in the reversing contactor arc over because they do not put a flyback suppression diode on the motor side.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Can I buy a used 302 and use parts from my bad motor to convert it to marine?

    the flywheel, coupler and the flywheel housing assembly, exhaust, and most of the plumbing are specific to the manufacturer of the motor. at that point, its cheaper to buy a longtail and swap everything over.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Best way to fasten bow rails?

    only images I could find spelunking on the web of an early 80s Conroy is this. pull the side bolsters, make a 6" access hole , then a simple patch panel or a deck cover over the hole and replace the side bolster or put speakers in the 6" hole
  4. Scott Danforth

    Best way to fasten bow rails?

    Rivnuts eventually just spin in fiberglass BTDT, have two rivnuts that require someone to reach up underneath with a vicegrip just so I can pull a bolster got a pic of the location? Best is an access panel opening (behind a cushion or bolster) and a chunk of aluminum as a backer with tapped...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Used or reman outboard

    No difference than an average 350 cubic inch small block Chevrolet. Between 85 and 600 HP by changing the mix of parts from the same displacement
  6. Scott Danforth

    Can I buy a used 302 and use parts from my bad motor to convert it to marine?

    The ford flywheel housing pattern is different than the Chevrolet. So.... No, not directly However the out drive bolts to the transom assembly. You would need to find a GM transom assembly for your OMC. At that point, it would be cheaper to replace all of the OMC stuff
  7. Scott Danforth

    Used or reman outboard

    call them
  8. Scott Danforth

    Used or reman outboard

    When I worked in Largo Florida (just north of Pinellas Park), had a few co-workers use this shop down the street from the office. It helped that you had to drive past the micro brewery to get there. they do the rebuilds there in the shop. https://outboardmarine.com/ I personally do not have...
  9. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    you have the outboard mounted backwards in your dinghy
  10. Scott Danforth

    Help! Bought a 1993 Four Winns W/ 5.0 OMC Cobra Motor and Drive - Losing power after crusing

    Smile machines are a constant source of pressure. You need to use a shut off valve with a gauge on the engine side. Pressurize, shut off valve, should hold 15psi. If it doesn't hold pressure, then re-apply pressure and listen for leaks. If it sounds in the exhaust, look at the exhaust and...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Dual Prop Pitch vs WOT rpm?

    in this case, since the OP has a Volvo Penta with duo-prop drive.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Engine stalling when you give it too much throttle on take off

    have you check that the accelerator pump actually squirts when you advance the throttle?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Help! Bought a 1993 Four Winns W/ 5.0 OMC Cobra Motor and Drive - Losing power after crusing

    the water jacket should hold 15psi forever
  14. Scott Danforth

    correct carb for ‘94 434A?

    run it and see how it responds. every carb has to be tuned for every motor its on. the tune will change with the prop, weight of the boat, etc.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Looking for my first ski boat

    The power output per displacement is higher, the motor is 1/2 as complex as a 4-stroke,, the 2 stroke is seriously lighter than an equivalent powered 4-stroke and they pretty much last forever with minimal maintenance. And best of all, everyone wants 4-strokes, so the market is skewed where...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Looking for my first ski boat

    a dedicated ski boat requires deep water as they draw a bit for the rudder and prop. remember that when you are looking at older mastercrafts or ski nautiques. They also are extremely specific to skiing. they will pull up to a dozen skiers right up to 35mph..... no more. boats like the...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Help! Bought a 1993 Four Winns W/ 5.0 OMC Cobra Motor and Drive - Losing power after crusing

    dont use the key to turn it over use a remote start button (jumpers the starter terminal)
  18. Scott Danforth

    Help! Bought a 1993 Four Winns W/ 5.0 OMC Cobra Motor and Drive - Losing power after crusing

    using Lous pic.
  19. Scott Danforth

    What are these on + terminal?

    any marine place will have them. even Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=self+resetting+circuit+breaker+marine
  20. Scott Danforth

    Help! Bought a 1993 Four Winns W/ 5.0 OMC Cobra Motor and Drive - Losing power after crusing

    google acetone testing marine exhaust manifolds
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