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  1. Scott Danforth

    Whats this part called? TIA

    solenoid or contactor could also call it a BIG-A$# relay.
  2. Scott Danforth

    CRACK IN KEEL

    that 14' boat probably weights 250# (400# max) without the engine, rigging or interior. with 4 ratchet straps, you can flip it over yourself with a beer in your hand. back boat and trailer into garage. using 2 ratchet straps per side, raise off trailer. pull trailer out. lower one side to...
  3. Scott Danforth

    CRACK IN KEEL

    was more talking about in his garage using ratchet straps
  4. Scott Danforth

    NLA Mercury shift shaft retainer

    no need to even draw it if you have one. they scan it and print from the STL file.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 855932 Prestolite 7801A advance springs

    The distributor has a 20 degree advance You want 34-36 degrees of advance all in I swapped to a Mallory 10+ years ago because the prestolite isn't supported and the ignition module was over $500 The Malory is set with 24 degrees of advance and my base timing is 12 in the BBC, was 10 on the...
  6. Scott Danforth

    CRACK IN KEEL

    If Ted can flip a 22 foot sailboat by himself, you can flip this little boat
  7. Scott Danforth

    new engine overheats

    generally not running a thermostat requires the use of a restrictor disc. basically a washer with about a 1/2" hole in it.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Help me set up my new edelbrock 1409

    if you set it in neutral, when you put it in gear, the RPM's drop, and could snub the motor. shoot for 650 RPM in gear
  9. Scott Danforth

    new engine overheats

    Measure raw water flow. Should fill a 5 gallon bucket at 1000 RPM in 16 seconds or less
  10. Scott Danforth

    Really strange issue with DPSM trim system - hoping for help

    the two lines going to the cylinders back to a Tee fitting sound like they are crossed somewhere. from the pump, each line goes to a Tee fitting, then there are two lines, going to the two cylinders. from the pump, the up-circuit goes to the Tee, then the lines go to the blind end of the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    E bikes

    are E-bike motors brushed or BLDC? if BLDC, they can manage the inrush. if brushed, you get a huge spike. I havent dug into the E-bike rabbit holes enough to look. however I agree, get the most power you can afford.
  12. Scott Danforth

    RIP Norm

    George Wendt died?
  13. Scott Danforth

    3.0LX Starts, Runs Great - Restarts fine, then misfires with throttle

    your accelerator pump circuit is probably plugged the missfires you are hearing are a lean sneeze as it didnt get the shot of fuel from the accelerator pump
  14. 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
  15. 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...
  16. 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
  17. 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...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 855932 Prestolite 7801A advance springs

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

    Hole shot

    My guess forum stutter
  20. 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...
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