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  1. Scott Danforth

    Considering installing bow thrusters on single screw 268 Fours Winns.

    there are also the add-on bow thrusters like sideshift https://sideshift.com/ https://shop-us.sideshift.com/collections/monohull-bow-stern-thruster-products
  2. Scott Danforth

    First time winterizing my boat myself.

    change the engine oil first. (never let oil with combustion byproducts in it sit over the winter) then follow your process then pull drive for annual maintenance.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Polishing and Waxing Process

    you may have to wetsand with 600 grit and 800 grit if the oxidation is bad I use a harbor freight variable speed polisher when polishing. usually 1500-1800 rpm before you use mequires. use Aquabuff 1000 and then Aquabuff 2000, then get to the Mequires polish and wax
  4. Scott Danforth

    Maristar 280/x80.

    ebay? however you could just make one.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Tips for removing intake manifold V6 4.3

    look at post #2 directly above. additionally, no need to make sure its at TDC at #1 if you know how to stab a distributor.
  6. Scott Danforth

    5.0gi TBI to Carb

    the OP has a TBI motor. either an 11 psi spring, a 15 psi spring or a 30 psi spring in the existing regulator assembly on the TBI assembly.
  7. Scott Danforth

    5.0gi TBI to Carb

    both cast at Barr castings.
  8. Scott Danforth

    5.0gi TBI to Carb

    You don't need an adapter Just need to buy the right manifold. Volvo runs a 500cfm Holley 2-barrel or a 650cfm Holley 4150 4-barrel The manifold is very similar to the Edelbrock 2516 If your existing manifold has an adapter, just toss that and bolt on the carb. Use a Holley fuel pressure...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Updating the 39 year old Tyee

    It's 84 down here in Florida
  10. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Sit right there and we will tell you a tale.....a tale of a fateful trip A few boats on shore on the Manatee River
  11. Scott Danforth

    Correct time to winterize stern drive engine?

    Yes
  12. Scott Danforth

    Multi function display

    Most Depth finders running NMEA2K can ve used as an MFD Agree above. $1k is cheap if it's plug-n-play
  13. Scott Danforth

    350 MAG winterizing - which method is correct?

    The small lines at the bottom of the block run to a manafold. Pull the lines at the bottom of the block and poke the fittings to make sure they drain Then remove the hose and clean out the debris Those bottom lines plug up and your block cracks. It's supposed to be a "single point drain"...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Which lube do you use for Lubricating shift cables

    Problem with shift cables is the sheath wears from the cable moving. Cables only last about 15-20 years
  15. Scott Danforth

    5.7 Automotive Intake manifold

    boat motors do not wear out. most people panic when they see over 1000 hours. however a properly maintained motor will go over 5000 hours I would not worry about the hours on the boat. bet if you pulled the heads, you can still feel the cross-hatching with your fingernail. there are used...
  16. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Mercruiser ignition control module Thunderbolt IV

    if timing is too far advanced, it would be fighting the motor as well.
  17. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Mercruiser ignition control module Thunderbolt IV

    Look at the troubleshooting guide in the stickies Sounds like plug wires or timing are off
  18. Scott Danforth

    Double engine failure in ten minutes

    Define "orangey" Sounds like fuel is old and turning to sludge with some contamination Good fuel should be almost perfectly clear with a very slight amber/blue hue
  19. Scott Danforth

    Orange peel on gel coat.

    If your thick enough, then keep sanding
  20. Scott Danforth

    Polishing or paint

    wetsand and polish polish and wax should be done every year I would spray gel prior to spraying paint.
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