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  1. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Look for salt water boats that the owners left the manifolds go too long. I was looking at a 32 foot with twins that had two dead 8.1's. whole boat was being sold for $10k Deck upholstery was starting to go. Was looking at about another $12-15k to get the boat water ready
  2. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The simplest and fastest 3-step process works for converting anything Step 1, sell what you have for a small pile of cash Step 2, empty wallet on pile making the pile bigger Step 3, buy what you want
  3. Scott Danforth

    Best way to gain a little speed with 40hp engine

    All marine tachs come in is 4000rpm for diesels, 5000rpm for some large motors, 7000rpm for most motors and outboards, 8000 RPM and 10000 RPM for race motors The tachs are generic The gauge max has nothing to do with the WOT RPM of your motor Which is 5500 RPM when you look it up
  4. Scott Danforth

    Cam for 96 5.7

    yeah.....the flats are also no longer properly heat treated either in addition to the machining issues and the oils do not carry enough ZDDP (even Rotella levels have dropped)..... 'cuz all the grey beards that invented the stuff sold their cam companies and retired, and the new guys didnt want...
  5. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, for the $150k conversion, you could pay someone $5k per year to do the maintenance for the next 10 years and sell it to come out ahead.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Cam for 96 5.7

    there is a rash of flat tappet failures on hotrodders yes, the Morel/Callies stuff is pretty good. however there are a bunch of fake Morel lifters on the market
  7. Scott Danforth

    Correcting potential bad gear ratio

    your original ratio was most likely 1.81:1 with your new radio of 1.65:1, you may not find a prop small enough additionally, is your motor healthy? compression between 140 and 150 psi ?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Cam for 96 5.7

    cam spec for a stock replacement is pretty meek. thats why I dont do stock anything over 0.420" lift, and you should run the beehive (LS) valve springs or cut the tops of the valve guides for the better seals so they do not interfere with the keepers there is also a ghetto-grind where you...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Cam for 96 5.7

    Cam, lifters, intake and carb with a gasket set will set you back about $1.1k if you shop smart.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Cam for 96 5.7

    Mercruiser in 1996 used GM marine cams (generic motors) or crane cams (performance motors) and GM lifters Crane is now part of comp GM still has lifters Mercruiser is simply repackaging the stuff you can buy elsewhere and doubling or tripling the price
  11. Scott Danforth

    The Lake will never be the same again

    My bud goes trolling for pan fish with his RC electric boat. a good sized blue gill will get the nose of the boat wiggling as it struggles to pull it to the dock. I told him one of these days a big bass or northern may hit the bait and the RC boat will go under like the barrels in Jaws...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Cam for 96 5.7

    7395 is a GM TBI truck cam, runs out of steam at about 4000. regardless if its on a 305 or 350 it provides the same dismal power output I personally would run a XM264HR if running a comp cam. max duration you can go with a wet exhaust is 270.
  13. Scott Danforth

    '85 Sierra 16.5' Fiberglass - Floor / Transom / New Layout

    they are the same size as a cut-off wheel. so they fit...... I have also chucked up a 7-1/4" carbide in the angle grinder, then mounted the grinder to the bench to make a table saw when my table saw died and I needed to rip some plywood.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Duranautic DN-14 Transom

    thats a 15" transom, common on some small utility boats from 40-60 years ago
  15. Scott Danforth

    Tips On Replacing Starter

    I would definitely replace that direct drive starter with a PMGR not only is it half the weight, it will spin your motor over faster when starting
  16. Scott Danforth

    '85 Sierra 16.5' Fiberglass - Floor / Transom / New Layout

    I used the 24 and 36 grit discs from general junk er... I mean harbor freight The flap wheels tend to work better on steel I also have tried 4.5" carbide saw blades in the angle grinder.....I do not recommend that.......
  17. Scott Danforth

    Separate intermediate housing?

    No pics The drive upper and lower can come off from outside The intermediate comes out of boat with motor AS AN ASSEMBLY
  18. Scott Danforth

    1984 Wellcraft 248 Sporstman Restore

    Nice splash
  19. Scott Danforth

    Tide Tamer Boat Lifts

    Im partial to Davit Master (manufactured in St Pete) because I know them give them a call, talk to Chris
  20. Scott Danforth

    Best way to gain a little speed with 40hp engine

    no, not even at 108mph. they are too heavy and there is not enough surface area under them to lift it to the point of flipping
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