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  1. Scott Danforth

    NLA Mercury shift shaft retainer

    had to look it up. if you knew the dimensions, you could get it machined from acetal or 3D printed out of CF reinforced plastic
  2. Scott Danforth

    Prep before recoat/tips to keep from repeat mistake

    BTDT with the patch falling on your head. then you need to take acetone to clean that off..... agree with Mike, a bit less resin and roll it out. however I still have had issues the plastic method works, unless there is a lot of carolina flare near the keel i have taken a large garbage bag...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Jacking a pontoon onto logs/pvc to roll into lake

    you winched it on shore without making a bunk skid prior? the toon logs are easily dented by putting it on a log or PVC, so you would have to be very very careful. I would use 2x6's as mentioned, or buy a pizza and some beer and call the neighbors over to help lift
  4. Scott Danforth

    new engine overheats

    A thermostat in a marine engine does two things. It is regulating flow and being used as a mix valve to modulate temperature. It is used to keep full flow to the exhaust and regulate flow to the motor. Without it, the exhaust doesn't get enough flow and runs too hot, the block and heads get...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 855932 Prestolite 7801A advance springs

    pretty much same as the delco EST or any of the marine distributors.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Hole shot

    My guess forum stutter
  7. Scott Danforth

    Starter issue

    pull the drive and try it. however with smashed plugs, my guess is the motor is coming out. you should never try to turn a chevrolet engine over from the crank bolt. the threads are too small being sized just to hold the damper in, and you will just strip out the threads in the crank...
  8. Scott Danforth

    71 silverline comoro

    if its a Buick motor, its an OMC it would be the 225 cubic inch odd-fire Kaiser/Jeep V6 back in 1971 (the 231 didnt come around until Buick bought the V6 back from Kaiser Jeep in 1974) there should be both a Tilt switch and a trim switch. the tilt operates just the leg and is used for...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Manual release valve

    I get my rebuild stuff from these guys. https://five-star-marine.myshopify.com/
  10. Scott Danforth

    CRACK IN KEEL

    looks like someone attempted to patch the crack from the outside with body putty do you know if they used poly or epoxy? if poly, then you will need a few yards of CSM, a few yards of 1708 and a few gallons of resin. if epoxy, you need some light cloth, some 1700 and a few gallons of resin...
  11. Scott Danforth

    new engine overheats

    Don't do that.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Manual release valve

    My guess is you are referring to the tilt and trim. after 40 years, my guess is the seals in the unit need to be replaced. Hydraulic seals last about 15 years
  13. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    do you have it on video.....LOL
  14. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    https://www.iboats.com/threads/i-o-sterndrive-conversion-to-outboards.773453/ Ted likes to spend money
  15. Scott Danforth

    New SeaRay owner (Sundancer 250) with some basic questions

    my last 3 tows would have averaged well over $1250 out of pocket each event especially when you are 15-23 miles from your port. all covered by my boat us membership. my normal vessel insurance offers towing reimbursement up to 3000, and I have to be able to call them. the boat US guys answer...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Steering setup

    are you referring to replacing the helm and cable? if so, seastar or u-flex
  17. Scott Danforth

    Indmar TBI smoke when warm and when accelerating

    White smoke is water in the combustion chamber. pull the spark plugs and look for a clean spark plug or two indicating water in those cylinders. water in the cylinder from a crack in the head or exhaust manifold will pound like crazy and be picked up from your knock sensor. blue smoke is from...
  18. Scott Danforth

    '86 Evinrude 60 VRO E60TLCD with water in #3

    the only legal place to get a new manual for your motor. https://outboardbooks.com/ for used, look on ebay.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    Isnt AC a forensic accountant?
  20. Scott Danforth

    new engine overheats

    assuming since the outdrive has the pump in it, this is an alpha unit. did you replace the impeller back in 2016, or yesterday? because rubber parts go off of calendar hours, not use hours. your 9 year old rubber could be deteriorating and you could be loosing vanes. are you getting 15 psi...
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