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  1. Scott Danforth

    1970-1971 seabird 19

    Here is all the information that fiberglassics has. http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=File:Seabirdbb001.jpg https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Seabird+Boats++Seabird+Industries%2C+Inc.++1775+W.+Okeechobee+Rd.++Hialeah%2C+Florida+ doing some digging on THT...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 120 convert to automotive.

    yes, the 120 is simply the 153 from the chevy 2 with a marine cam get a different distributor for automotive use. reach out to Tom http://www.langdonsstovebolt.com/ you can get a custom HEI distributor for the motor for street use. just clean off the rust off the flywheel and bolt a clutch on...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Fixing Dings and Dents

    the boat has been either repainted or a different color gel applied at some point. so matching may or may not happen. regarding the gouges and chips, thicken gel will work. that crack should be investigated further.
  4. Scott Danforth

    1970-1971 seabird 19

    Get the boat in your name before doing any work on it
  5. Scott Danforth

    1979 3.0 140 mercruiser engine swap to 1988 3.0 engine

    Just swap the motor for now. Look for a complete post 1991 3.0 /A1G2 later
  6. Scott Danforth

    1979 3.0 140 mercruiser engine swap to 1988 3.0 engine

    Crank and flywheel changed for 1991 when GM retooled the 3.0
  7. Scott Danforth

    1970-1971 seabird 19

    Do you have the paperwork for the boat? Consider it a project
  8. Scott Danforth

    Camper enclosure

    Even if you found it, you would have to "fit" it. Call your local upholstery shop
  9. Scott Danforth

    1979 3.0 140 mercruiser engine swap to 1988 3.0 engine

    As for the 3.0 base motor. the 1988 is same as the 1974. Unbolt remove old, bolt in the new.
  10. Scott Danforth

    My new ‘66 jupiter gem

    Great work. Any chance you managed to splash the boat?
  11. Scott Danforth

    any tire preference for vans at the boat ramp?

    Just don't use slimy ramps. Or do as a family friend did with his 2wd truck, and have a front mounted trailer hitch to use on some ramps. Keeps the drive wheels on good pavement There are slick ramps that 4 wheel drive is needed. Regarding tires, you will be adding weight. You may need to...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Truck reporting over hitch weight

    My next truck will be made just for these reasons. 1996-1997 Dodge Cummins chassis, warmed over compound turbo 12-valve, manual transmission or Allison, 1948-1984 Chevrolet 4100 cab and front clip, custom bed
  13. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    yes, actually more. however the solenoids you need to test have the buss bar connecting them together but do not assume its the solenoids as there could be many many reasons. start with measuring voltage.
  14. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    and what is the voltage at the motor? and what is the voltage at the solenoid contacts?
  15. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    No, you need T4 dino squeezin's with zinc for your flat tappet motor
  16. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    No, engine does not need to be running
  17. Scott Danforth

    1982 omc stern drive wont go up or down

    welcome aboard prior to throwing parts at it, check the voltage at the motor. is your new motor OEM? or amazon junk? does the shaft and hammer coupling turn? is your clutch pack locked up? the factory service manual has a schematic. https://outboardbooks.com/
  18. Scott Danforth

    Best way to fix this paint loss/rust 2012 F150

    aluminum bed started in 2015 sand down flaking paint re-etch any exposed metal spray sealing primer sand spray 2nd coat of primer sand spray 3 light coats of color spray 4 light coats of clear sand buff wax.
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