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  1. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    see PM
  2. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    units of measure in decreasing granularity: wee bit just a tad smidge RCH
  3. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    there is no load like an overload......
  4. Scott Danforth

    Proper Boat Grounding

    that is correct. except for bonding wires, you NEVER pass current thru the boat. it will literally dissolve from galvanic corrosion.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Jeez! What happened to global warming

    from the local weatherman a few years ago....
  6. Scott Danforth

    Warning horn not getting ground

    make sure you are grounding the correct wire. If I recall, there are 2 connectors between the temp switch and the main harness. make sure you have continuity.
  7. Scott Danforth

    recmnds for 2.5" fuel filler hose under my console

    Not all A2 hose is the same. Seriously, get the corrugated stuff, or change your fuel fill to one with an elbow
  8. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Spent the day cleaning the fuel system on one of the mopeds. 1981 Motron Medalist (Marinelli) The last time it was run was 10 years ago. Need to get a replacement petcock unless I can get it to stop leaking with a custom nylon seal
  9. Scott Danforth

    240 OMC

    Get a manual from https://outboardbooks.com/ or at a minimum watch the videos on sterndrive.info You have to pull the ESA apart and feed the cable out the back of the boat The replacement cost of that cable is about $800
  10. Scott Danforth

    recmnds for 2.5" fuel filler hose under my console

    They make elbows you can buy. They also have fuel fillers with elbows on them They make corrugated A2 hose for really tight bends
  11. Scott Danforth

    Jeez! What happened to global warming

    Woke up at 56, it's currently 78
  12. Scott Danforth

    modified leaning post? Bolster?

    Office chairs do not operate in a pounding environment like a boat There is a reason that ABYC has minimum test criteria for seats
  13. Scott Danforth

    1990 OMC 4.3L No-Start Condition :*(

    first, welcome aboard next, step back and put the wrench down yes, all the pushrods are the same length. and you set the valvetrain by 1/2 to 3/4 turn past zero lash. zero lash is zero up-down movement by your two fingers, not the zero ability to spin the pushrod. you only want to collapse...
  14. Scott Danforth

    recmnds for 2.5" fuel filler hose under my console

    Are you sure on the size of the A2 hose? Most marine fuel tanks are 1-1/2" I'd for gasoline and 2" for diesel. On an 18' boat I would expect it to be 1-1/2" The A2 hard wall hose is stiff, but simply let it sit in the sun for a bit. There will be a natural curve to the hose from the spool...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Switching from Volvo TBI to Carb on a 1996 5.7 GI

    The green is corrosion The brittleness is from overheating
  16. Scott Danforth

    Removing gas from an old sportfish while in the water?

    pull the inspection cover over the tank pull the fuel sender and pump out thru the sender hole. then you can clean out the tank thru the sender hole. or you can pull the fuel out thru the fuel pickup tube
  17. Scott Danforth

    Switching from Volvo TBI to Carb on a 1996 5.7 GI

    was the boat sunk? the connector is available from either LADD or TE connect. you need new terminals too. regarding a carb, simply make your own wiring harness. its like $30 worth of materials.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Time to dive back in - transom and deck replacement

    both coosa and nida are core materials. they are there to add spacing between layers of fiberglass. they add an ever-so-slighly advantage over foam they are not structural like wood is they require fiberlass laminated to them to make a composite sandwich. make sure your laminate schedule is...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing for in water - engine raw water drain

    Hey Roy, his boat is still in the water. you cant winterize with the boat in the water as the waterline is above the motor
  20. Scott Danforth

    marine formula debond

    west marine Anti-Bond 2015 about the only thing I found that works when you want it. Sunlight works, just not when you expect it. https://www.westmarine.com/anti-bond-anti-bond-2015-P001174804.html?srsltid=AfmBOormubQo0jSr1Y-FXCsWvJFfgaJtmY1VviQGyXULVAyoT8pYTCys
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