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  1. Scott Danforth

    Are these gelcoat blisters? Need general advice on repair.

    you have some seriously long crazing in pic #1 I would be concerned with why
  2. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    you suck the oil up thru the dipstick dipstick should be port side on the motor you fill it until it hits the full mark quicksilver high performance gear lube is the general use gear lube the rotor is usually glued on changing plugs depends on access to the motor. some bilges you hang...
  3. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Saw this on facetube...... I would so drive it.
  4. Scott Danforth

    What trolling motor does my boat need?

    My old 17 foot used a 45# trolling motor for decades
  5. Scott Danforth

    1975 Slickcraft

    A stringer drive does drive from the stringers vs the transom. You may have to reinforce the transom.
  6. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Sorta boat related. Hydraulic folding bulwark beaches going together Yellow tape for work instructions to tell the crew where the zip ties go
  7. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Progress on the closet shelves..... waiting glue to dry to move clamps
  8. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Next to look into the starter mount. most likely have to follow this path. https://www.lsxmag.com/news/moroso-and-ls4king-com-team-up-on-a-unique-ls-oil-pan/ looked into buying one. no longer available. the guy that runs ls4king had an accident. they now have stainless versions. going...
  9. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Well........ I answered my own question. driving off the cam wont fit with a crab cap. wonder if I can modify the Voyager EST box and cut-down a billet dizzy body. and yes, while there are front dizzy mounts from weneger for the racing an now street rod market...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser decals

    sketch what you want and take it to your local sign shop
  11. Scott Danforth

    Best hitch protector?

    a lock keeps honest men honest. it will not stop a thief. you could do a boot as well as a lockable pintle draw bar. for my RV and the Rogue, I have a lock that goes in the hitch, as well as I cable lock the wheels to the axle. it wont stop them, hopefully it slows them down enough they move...
  12. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    isnt crossing the streams bad?
  13. Scott Danforth

    How often to replace points ignition?

    the only reason to service points every spring is the film of corrosion that forms on the contacts over the winter when the boat sits for 6-8 months. if it wasnt for that, points will probably go 3+ years on a boat prior to needing servicing due to normal contact erosion and cam block wear...
  14. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    for the 5.3, I am going total luddite build on this one. basically 100+ year old technology that is still with us today vs the electronic-du-jour that will not be around next year. controlling the suck-squish-bang-blow in a manor that will remain relevant next year as well as 2050 Induction...
  15. Scott Danforth

    A friend needs a new below deck fuel tank. It's the belly style I believe.

    West marine prices are double of dedicated marine supply houses. save money, buy from the tank manufacturers or the supply houses I would not go down from an 80 gallon tank.
  16. Scott Danforth

    How often to replace points ignition?

    Points need to be serviced every spring File, gap, set dwell, set timing Replace only when the contacts are beyond servicing. About ever 15-20 years
  17. Scott Danforth

    7.5 mercury comet/lightening setting 30 years

    No. there are enough sights like AOMCI and old mercs with real mercury manuals. Clymer, haynes, seloc manuals all have wrong information
  18. Scott Danforth

    7.5 mercury comet/lightening setting 30 years

    raw water impeller (need to measure your driveshaft BEFORE you order the raw water kit, as the small mercs use either one of two diameter drive shafts .438" or .456". may need a carb kit service the lower unit - seals, oil, etc.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Time for Riser & Manifold > VP or Barr?

    Barr is the casting house that VP uses
  20. Scott Danforth

    aluminum wheels stuck to hub

    Rotate tires every 5000-10000 miles Antisieze on the hubs ( just don't put it on the brake rotors)
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