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  1. Scott Danforth

    Hull Blister Repair

    you need to avoid any auto body filler as they use talc for part of the filler material. you can mix your own. filler using milled fibers, cabosil and resin (AKA peanutbutter) depending on how bad the fiberglass is, you may have to go over with cloth. post pics is the best way to get the best...
  2. Scott Danforth

    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    yes, the ESA module simply has two switches that ground out the ignition as you shift to make the motor stumble to get it into gear.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    post pics of the motor and drive. very easy to identify
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 357 question

    I agree, they could. But for some dumb reason they don't. Then again, they have 5 part numbers for the same oildyne hydraulic pump
  5. Scott Danforth

    Random

    Clenpiq? If so .. it will be about 2am when it finally goes...... Make sure the dog isn't sleeping between you and the kamode
  6. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a ramp systm that slides up under bow of pontoon boat

    Plenty in the $500-$709 range (was $300 before COVID) Just google pontoon ramps
  7. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 357 question

    Merc used to use crane cams. Difference in ignition modules is one has shift interrupt, one does not. A bravo requires no shift interrupt whereas the alpha does require a shift interrupt
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 357 question

    the 357 is a merc reman vortec headed roller motor with flames on the beauty cover a simple cam change will get you to over 300hp. however the published limit of the alpha drive is 300hp. being a roller motor, you should only need the cam and a carb spacer to add plenum volume to be about...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    The OP wants to build his project. so we can encourage him. For the motor and drive, find a good post 1992 motor and drive. it will be cheaper than rebuilding the 1989 motor. can find good longtails on junk boats under $1000 (Free if you take the boat). cost to rebuild a 3.0 with pistons...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Getting ready for the ice and cold in central Texas!

    so you brought the cold with you?
  11. Scott Danforth

    Kad32 Turbo

    That doesn't even look rebuildable
  12. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    First, welcome aboard the motor and drive are the cheap part. check the hull for rot here are some links for light reading. start with 14, 15, 18, 19, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b Found here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
  13. Scott Danforth

    Help identifying this little white motor

    chainsaw? or the outboard?
  14. Scott Danforth

    Help identifying this little white motor

    Wall Art.
  15. Scott Danforth

    paint colors

    Have you checked with the folks at AOMCI.org?
  16. Scott Danforth

    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    Per this thread, you state its a 1983 drive in a 1985 boat. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1985-beachcraft-cuddy-24-ft-model-no-240c-w-1983-omc-800-5-7l-v8-rehab-or-part-out.770926/ which would have a full mechanical shift drive. Per the following you are describing a hydro mechanical...
  17. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    There is the short lived VW W8. dimensions mass: 190 kg (419 lb), length: 420 mm (16.5 in) length, width: 710 mm (28.0 in), height: 683 mm (26.9 in) Power density isn't there. But it is short as can be Expensive to run, and would require a turbo Not as cool as the W12 or W16.
  18. Scott Danforth

    1996 Bass Hound 10.2 Info

    Manuals for boats generally don't exist
  19. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Just for comparison The LY7 /LXF (High Feature / Alloytec 60 degree V6) Weight- 362# bottom of oilpan to tallest point on manifold 30" Width 23" to outside of heads 25" to outside of manifolds (LLT engine) Length from back of block to front of damper 20.5" add a few inches for the high...
  20. Scott Danforth

    1993 20hp Johnson won't hot start... help please.

    welcome aboard Three things initially 1. Sellers lie 2. always start with knowing the compression before you buy 3. do all the maintenance the seller didnt do like waterpump, etc. before you go to use the motor see item #1 post the compression numbers. check the raw water pump.
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