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  1. Scott Danforth

    Slow to no cranking at times

    pull the plugs, does water shoot out the plug holes? did you clean all the battery cable connections with 150 grit sand paper?
  2. Scott Danforth

    Question regarding the usage of O3 (ozone generators) to keep water clean

    dont buy anything off aliexpress that is more critical than a paperweight or an item in a junk drawer. beyond that, the only ozone generators I know of are on large reverse osmosis units on yachts running 480 - 3-phase. not sure what is used on smaller vessels, or if its even needed.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Easiest Conversion

    3.0 is shorter than the 3.7
  4. Scott Danforth

    1966 MFG Rebuild

    its a project boat that will require a few grand to restore the hull.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Growling in gear

    pull the drive, inspect the u-joints and alignment. that has to be done every year.
  6. Scott Danforth

    This isn't a boat post but it can effect every boat with a squeeze bulb fuel primer, regardless of the brand of the engine.

    buy moeller fuel parts (OEM), not attwood/sierra/amazon
  7. Scott Danforth

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    your Datsun wasnt a dual mass flywheel. it was a dumb flat round plate of castiron. Dual mass flywheels have two pros (smoothness and lack of input shaft gear damage), and a dozen cons (expensive, cant resurface, needs constant replacing, prone to chatter, prone to failure, etc.)
  8. Scott Danforth

    Growling in gear

    have you had the drive off for the annual maintenance? oil level? are you trimmed up in the tilt range? oil level in the drive? last oil change?
  9. Scott Danforth

    5.0 GL correct plugs?

    got a year? short plugs on non-vortec heads, long plugs on vortec heads.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Easiest Conversion

    Easiest will be to use another 470. A 3.0 will require remaking t front mount. A V6 will require new side mounts. If the boat is 15-18 ft, the 3.0 will be fine. However it is about 140# heavier If the boat is 18-21 ft, I would go 4.3 minimum With a bit of looking you can probably find a...
  11. Scott Danforth

    How do I get this ?! Fuel connector off?

    Look under the cowl. Looks like the hose goes thru the grommet
  12. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Wiring harness used to come from Unlimited Services in Oconto (behind the now defunct Bond Pickle factory) Not sure if Cruisers still use them
  13. Scott Danforth

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    I would type the Valeo part into Amazon. May save a few $. Valeo had an amazon store
  14. Scott Danforth

    Looking for Glastron parts

    See your local marine upholstery shop If the windshield is flat, any glass shop can help. You can also get parts from Taylor made. Just prepare yourself for what that windshield will cost
  15. Scott Danforth

    AQ 280DP Gear shifting not working.

    Would recommend servicing the drive, replacing the bellows and the raw water impeller. Adjust the shift mechanism per the manual.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    Get a new DM flywheel. the crud from the clutch and other debris makes the two bits grind against each other. im not a fan of DM flywheels because they can not be serviced.
  17. Scott Danforth

    axius TVM issues

    done
  18. Scott Danforth

    Bow and Cockpit Tonneau Covers

    talk to your local marine canvas shop
  19. Scott Danforth

    Boat Engines

    stay with a small aluminum boat with a good running 2-stroke older than 1990 and newer than 1965 boating is one of the most expensive hobbies in the world.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Marina Slip Safe?

    if the slip is for a 25 x 9.5 boat. then its about 27 x 10.5 or 11 ft wide so your boat should fit in like Errol Flynn....
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