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  1. Scott Danforth

    Lifespan of 4.3 V6?

    part of the maintenance of a salt water boat is constant raw water pump changes and pulling the elbows and inspecting the manifolds every few years. Additionally, the zincs should be serviced either every 50 hours or every year. as stated above, a fresh water boat manifolds will last 3-5...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Can’t Figure out Prop ….

    The OP hasnt been back.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Sea/Lake Food

    FWC plants bass in each of the water run-off ponds down here. because everyone fertilizes their yard, the run-off turns these fish into bloated cartoon-like fish in a matter of months. fun to catch. just wont eat them. there was a sub-division that was started, they put the ponds in and...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Cheapest, easiest, fastest way to paint a crappy fiberglass boat?

    add hardener to the paint. go to tractor supply, get the Majic brand hardener. you can add to rustoleum, etc. you can even use the Majic line of implement paints.
  5. Scott Danforth

    165hp I6 removal

    the problem with whiskey is you have to drink..... alot....... to empty the bottle to put the bolts in......
  6. Scott Danforth

    2023 Splash of the Year Nominations!

    Micky is splashing his second restoration today.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Identify This Merc

    Then why are you posting and asking about a 25hp merc?
  8. Scott Danforth

    Identify This Merc

    using this google search https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=tillotson+carb+rebuild+kit+1983+mercury+25hp+outboard I find a whole kit. https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=MER1399-8154 or https://www.oldmercs.com/category_s/185.htm
  9. Scott Danforth

    Identify This Merc

    Tillotson made many carbs and there will be many kits that you can get. you may have to buy one or two to get the gaskets. however if you are careful on tear down, you can usually limit it to a bowl gasket and a needle
  10. Scott Danforth

    hull ID

  11. Scott Danforth

    Lifespan of 4.3 V6?

    they will outlast the boat, or they will die due to neglect. with reasonable maintenance, they will last between 4000 hours and 5000 hours.
  12. Scott Danforth

    165hp I6 removal

    😂 🤣😆:p:ROFLMAO:
  13. Scott Danforth

    Bellows replacement

    in my experience in order 1. OEM 2. something sketchy off a guy sellling out of his trunk 3. something you pulled from a junk motor 4. something you 3D printed in your living room while in your PJs 5. Sierra 6. Chineseum carp from Amazon.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Tandem axle trailer weight?

    technically a Neek (Nerd + Geek)
  15. Scott Danforth

    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    you come get my old uniden 380, maybe make one from two?
  16. Scott Danforth

    165hp I6 removal

    just like a car, step 1 is drink a beer or two, cut the top off the empty cans and label them so you have some place to put the hardware. step 2 is pull the drive step 3 is disconnect wiring, exhaust, fuel, cables step 4 is drink another beer step 5 is hook up hoist, undo the front and rear...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Cheapest, easiest, fastest way to paint a crappy fiberglass boat?

    see link 19 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
  18. Scott Danforth

    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    Im running 300 psi hydraulic hose (1200 psi burst) in the boat as I wanted the black rubber sheath (braided stainless will rust in salt water). on the automotive builds, I ran stainless braided teflon hose. all from my buddy at the hydraulic shop. (that is where the beer comes in)
  19. Scott Danforth

    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    they are a tick over $105 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/trd-1222 if you are a mechanic or a hobby mechanic, you can build one with longer hoses for about $100 ($50 if you shop racing classifieds ) I have about $100 in mine, however that also included the beer. granted today it would be...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Tandem axle trailer weight?

    see water weight..... the 4% expansion for phase change doesnt matter in the cooler like it does in a block
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