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  1. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    skyhook is Mercurys virtual anchor technology, where the GPS, steering, throttle, computer, etc. all work in conjunction to hold a boat at a spot.
  2. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Yes, it's acceptable Mine is mounted in a plastic tub with the fuel filter and the two oil filters You will have to make a bracket It's your boat.build it like you want. The cost difference between vortec and non vortec is one tank of fuel. To me, the extra $ for 30 more hp is well spent...
  3. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Most are marine rated. That style was not used by the OEMs. That is usually used by conversions Vehicle installations may use an in-tank pump. However Marine installations do not because of the difference between a 4-cylinder with a carb or a multi point efi or an outboard would require the...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.7 TBI still being a pain

    have you done a compression test? all cylinders near 150 psi?
  5. Scott Danforth

    Cobalt 226 vs 220 or something else..

    thats because most marinas have crappy shore power (leaks).
  6. Scott Danforth

    Twin Big block OMC Liberator

    welcome aboard.
  7. Scott Danforth

    AQ130 Wiring Diagram Drawn

    you know the schematics are in the VP manual
  8. Scott Danforth

    Power steering mount

    Replace your mechanic It's not the mount If it's squealing when you turn the wheel, that's a loose belt. Go back to the tensioner
  9. Scott Danforth

    West Marine going out of business... and I can't think of anything I need!

    West Marine is selling products that cost $8-10 to have manufactured in China and Taiwan only to mark up 3-5 X Anything stainless that is polished is most likely from off shore These off-shore suppliers feed most of the marine companies.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Tools that younger people would not recognize.

    C Sun distributor machine?
  11. Scott Danforth

    West Marine going out of business... and I can't think of anything I need!

    West Marine is hiding behind a Chapter 11 so they don't have to pay the 850million they owe their vendors and suppliers while giving themselves a large bonus A good friend of mine is trying to get $2M that they owe him If you find any of the execs from West Marine, feel free to punch them in...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Service manual help

    The stamping on the front of the block is meaningless in marine applications. The serial number is on a tag riveted near the starter
  13. Scott Danforth

    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    And forklift motors and trash pump motors. The 3.0 liter starting in 1991 is a built in Mexico industrial motor sold by GM for a bunch of applications The motors were sold to Mercruiser, OMC, Volvo Penta, etc. The motors were the long block, water pump, flywheel and starter with the ignition...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Artificial Intelligence

    Banks are insured by FDIC for $250k per account per banking establishment.
  15. Scott Danforth

    1994 Bayliner no spark 3.0L mercruiser

    Please re-read the rules you agreed to Regarding your boat, start with following the troubleshooting guide before firing the parts cannon It's never the coil, and doubt it's the trigger coil. Check the basics with a DVM
  16. Scott Danforth

    VP aq125a/270 overheating issue

    Look under the drive where the hose and fitting is on the H-frame. Replace the fitting, pull the drive and replace the O-rings that seal the H-frame pivot shaft
  17. Scott Danforth

    How to correct positive camber

    Usually trailer axle alignment is adjusted with heat and a brake press by physically bending the axle
  18. Scott Danforth

    Cleaning pitting aluminum

    Cookie wheel in the die grinder Cut out the rot Weld in new aluminum
  19. Scott Danforth

    Solar chargi g

    For a boat that just sits, a small 20 watt panel with a battery tender is all that is needed
  20. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, did you share the real world test with the NA? they like the feedback. do the hondas have a limited output like some other motors until they get thru the break-in period? that may explain your lower than expected WOT. or you are slighly over-propped, considering you dont have the bilge...
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