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  1. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I believe its the BCM controlled relay and the power distribution box sitting on top the battery in your car or truck you are describing. the BCM controls the field on the alternator as well as the power relays. most alternators are still dumb, and the marine world doesnt use power relays or...
  2. Scott Danforth

    How to Add a Wax to Poly Resin (Recipe)?

    because its a waste of time, especially if you have to repair a void or make mods. after the layup is done, next step is fairing (the fairing will cure the resin below) after the fairing is done, then gel coat. the 904 makes spraying gel easy and eliminates the need for wax. then if there is...
  3. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    The blue glow only lasts a few moments before the magic smoke
  4. Scott Danforth

    EVA Foam Install

    Pics or it didn't happen
  5. Scott Danforth

    Weatherproof Fabric Adhesive?

    I have not had luck gluing anything to waterproof fabric. Even silicone comes off if you keep up with waterproofing Get some UV stable thread and a needle and sew on the patch
  6. Scott Danforth

    How to Add a Wax to Poly Resin (Recipe)?

    I quit using wax a long time ago. gel over resin and use 904 additive to the gel I spay a coating of PVA if needed. Wait a day and wash the PVA off
  7. Scott Danforth

    Lost key

    Your local Johnson / Evinrude dealer will have keys
  8. Scott Danforth

    RPM Too High?

    I would not worry about turning 5000 RPM
  9. Scott Danforth

    how does one flush out rust from block?

    evaporust is just citric acid. similar to citrisurf. however most motor forums use oxalic acid for restoration run a bit of baking soda thru after and it neutralizes the mild acid.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    as stated above, turning sharp or backing up usually require the bars to be removed. biggest service item at any heavy trailer or RV service center is replacing WD load bars that get bent
  11. Scott Danforth

    Inboard 2011 4.3 Merc

    there should be a bellows video in the stickies
  12. Scott Danforth

    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    from my limited experience if you need to run a WD hitch, you need to step away from surge brakes and move to electric over hydraulic or electric brakes to work with the brake controller in the truck or get a weight distribution hitch setup that is certified compatible with surge brakes...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Chevy 283 w Mallory distributor question.

    If I was a designer back in the day at Chris Craft, I would have developed an 8" diameter flywheel, migrated the starter to the top of the flywheel housing and switched the motor to a front sump and coupled the gear box directly via s splined shaft.
  14. Scott Danforth

    1996 Mercruiser 5.7L misfire/no run issue...ignition module?

    Make sure it works with the shift interrupt system.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Chevy 283 w Mallory distributor question.

    50%ATF/50%Acetone. Best penetrating oil ever
  16. Scott Danforth

    Unable to find 5.0 GL-F Engine Drain Petcock Part 22848 online

    My calibrated elbow goes click..... Seriously, 22 ft-lbs is how much you can apply with your index finger on a 10" wrench
  17. Scott Danforth

    Outboard Mounting Height

    Low water pickup
  18. Scott Danforth

    Outboard Mounting Height

    For every 4" of setback, you raise the motor 1"
  19. Scott Danforth

    MBD

    Its your thread, you can come back anytime.
  20. Scott Danforth

    merc 260 valve cover leak

    make sure the valve covers are not distorted. the main reason chevy went from perimeter to center valve cover bolts is to prevent leaks you may have to take a hammer and your work bench and straighten out the valve cover tinwork.
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