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  1. Scott Danforth

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    Bashing vendors is frowned upon. Simply avoid amazon
  2. Scott Danforth

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    New Amazon junk is just not of any quality. Stock GM marine pumps (what Volvo and Mercruiser use) is about $80
  3. Scott Danforth

    Trim Tab Brackets

    I wouldn't worry about it.
  4. Scott Danforth

    rodent infestation

    that issue has been common for many people I know, including my hounds years ago. they would chase rabbits/deer/squirrels, run past the fence, then couldn't get back. even turning the collar up to max, the dog ran full tilt, yelped, did a somersault, and continued on chasing the rabbit, then...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Will boat for this style trailer?

    should be a roller there vs the bow stop
  6. Scott Danforth

    rodent infestation

    please do NOT share the pictures.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Tritoon restoration

    depends on how bad the decking is. replacing with new is just a tad less work than scraping the old carpet glue off. todays pontoons are made with composite decking and usually seadek or gorilla deck most of the wires are ABYC standard (colors in the electrical sticky). for about $100-$150...
  8. Scott Danforth

    2004 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer sudden leak

    that was common on the old OMC stringers.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Better hole shot for a jon boat.

    a very slim chance you will see an improvement. a vented prop would be where I would go first, get the motor RPM's up on the holeshot
  10. Scott Danforth

    2004 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer sudden leak

    "D" all of the above are potential leak points Bright flashlight and a selfie stick or a mirror on a stick. Easier to guide than one of the endoscope cameras
  11. Scott Danforth

    OTF and glue question

    Joe, build the box first, then slather in Woody's OTF. Could also glue and screw PVC together. They make a new glue for HDPE that is possible route. But you have the MDO already
  12. Scott Danforth

    1987 Merc 180 (“470” 3.7 litre) won’t idle

    You can't do anything without pulling the carb apart . It's like trying to change your underwear while keeping your pants on while wearing a snowmobile suit The engine that overheated needs a new head gasket. Open deck aluminum block with an iron head means that as little as a 10 degree...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Flywheel housing for 280 outdrive and newer 5.7

    get the smaller 153 tooth flywheel for it. there are no AQ series PDS housings for the 168 tooth flywheel I am running a 153 tooth SFI flywheel on my BBC in front of an AQ290DP.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Better hole shot for a jon boat.

    basically the same tachometer that is on your riding lawn mower. uses a single wire wrapped round one of the spark plug holes. https://tinytach.com/ as stated, the knock-offs on amazon are as cheap as $11
  15. Scott Danforth

    Better hole shot for a jon boat.

    680# for the dry hull need to know total weight (hull, motor, gear, beer, you, fish, sammiches) need to get a tach to see where you are RPM wise (no way around that) second the tiny tach
  16. Scott Danforth

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Caddy's Autronic eye. released in 1952
  17. Scott Danforth

    Dielectric grease--everywhere?

    doubtful.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Dielectric grease--everywhere?

    many boat builders still are not using tinned copper wires for the boat, solely relying on the sealing of the connectors. this often leads to corrosion issues well after the warranty period light corrosion on contacts is common, as evidenced by the flashlights in the house and RV, and even the...
  19. Scott Danforth

    How do I clean a Starcraft Islander hull

    simple green full strength and a stiff scrub brush. depending on the mineral deposits, you may be scrubbing for a long time. being a fresh water creek dealing with great lakes mineral deposits......Wax is your friend here. if you feel you need to do a bottom paint, realize that is a difficult...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Dielectric grease--everywhere?

    I would not have put dielectric grease between the crimp terminals and the wire. crimp them dry, then use epoxy lined heat shrink. I use both dielectric grease and marine electrical varnish.
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