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  1. Scott Danforth

    Somber news for iboats forums members.

    Rest in Piece Don
  2. Scott Danforth

    1988 TRANSOM REMOVAL

    Yes, from where you are in the project, its about 10 minutes worth of work. Additionally, your stringers will most likely need to be done as well as your transom
  3. Scott Danforth

    Alumacraft Alpex S12 parts

    welcome to owning old odd-ball stuff. you may want to learn to sew your own sails. many times, custom is all that is available
  4. Scott Danforth

    Alumacraft Alpex S12 parts

    any sail boat rigging shop can sell you sail boat rigging
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 7.4MPI Compression after head gasket replacement

    run it, then re-check. a new motor is 150-155 psi. over that is suspect gauge or something in the cylinders like water or oil.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Adding straight gas to mix

    no. do not do that. what has evaporated is the fuel in the carb, so your carb has a bit extra oil. just run it, let it smoke a bit and then the extra smoke goes away after a few minutes.
  7. Scott Danforth

    1988 TRANSOM REMOVAL

    remove the engine then remove the Y-pipe and steering actuator then remove the transom shield and tilt/trim pump (no need to disconnect) take pics of everything and label everything. while you have the transom shield off, have the tilt cylinders rebuilt.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Is the vortec 4.3 the same short block as the early non-vortec?

    with a few spacers and modifications
  9. Scott Danforth

    Spare Stern Drive

    I personally look for deals and have cash ready my spare drive is same year/vintage/model/ratio of my current drive. bought it off my bud's nephew. I am also the one that towed him in when his transmission grenaded. fast forward a few years after he gets a new drive, and sells his...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Is the vortec 4.3 the same short block as the early non-vortec?

    welcome aboard. no. suggest if you want to stay with your 93-95 stuff, you do that, or you upgrade to vortec heads and use the 2007 long-block and find the appropriate front accessory drives. you will need a vortec intake manifold.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Rec gas prices???

    I still say, drive it like you rented it fastest car in the world
  12. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 7.4L Bluewater Exhaust

    dont use stainless on the exhaust. Use a grade 8 bolt, Coat the threads with maalox and coat the head of the bolt with paint. use a die grinder with a 2" cut-off wheel, or get the 4.5" cut-off wheels for a 4.5" angle grinder.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Discolored seats…paint?

    the issue is that the mold and mildew are inside the seats and in the foam and attacking the vinyl (pinking) and the seat needs to be re-done. vinyl paint will last about a month on boat seats before it starts to fail due to the elements
  14. Scott Danforth

    Starter question.

    the spring in the bendix should retract the pinion. if not, service the starter
  15. Scott Danforth

    MerCruiser 7.4L Bluewater Exhaust

    Cut the head off Then use a vice grip to remove the bolt
  16. Scott Danforth

    Annual Maintenance

    Make sure to also grease the prop shaft.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Nmea 2k to yamaha 115

    If your motor isnt NMEA compliant, you need a gateway, fuel flow meter and a bunch of wiring
  18. Scott Danforth

    hooking up 4stroke kicker to existing fuel tank (starcraft islander)

    there should be an access cover over the tank to check the sender and connections.
  19. Scott Danforth

    hooking up 4stroke kicker to existing fuel tank (starcraft islander)

    it should be on a separate pickup and here is why if you do not have check valves, the engine can start to pull air from the kicker motor or the kicker can start to pull air from the main motor and neither engine runs if you add check valves, you add additional restriction in the lines and it...
  20. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    if you want to save money, find a low mileage 1996-2000 truck with a 5.7 and buy the motor for $125, then swap the core plugs and head gaskets. roller tip rockers are not needed, and you shouldnt need valves, because if your motor needs valve, the valve seats are probably toast. at that point...
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