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  1. Scott Danforth

    1985 Gibson Houseboat Restoration

    Most boat builders from long before the 80s up to as recently as 2000s didn't have drawings or anything more sophisticated than polaroids and a notebook. What you are looking for most likely never existed from day one.
  2. Scott Danforth

    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    Yes on the intake, you will need one for vortec heads If you have a good 4-barrel now you may need to retune it You can migrate the exhaust, front accessories and ignition over. Do you know what advance curve your T-bolt has. 20 deg, 22 deg, or 24 deg?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Owners Manual Search

    link to ken cook the only official publisher of OMC manuals www.outboardbooks.com
  4. Scott Danforth

    More power

    max power the boat is rated for is probably 70 something not set up right if you are only getting 10-12 mph. most likely motor is too low and wrong pitch prop
  5. Scott Danforth

    Serial number

    The fittings on the carb and fuel pump are SAE inverted flare. Specifically 5/8-11 thread for the 3/8 tube nut Which is the exact same as brake line found at most automotive parts stores These can also be made at any hydraulic shop with tube, tube nuts and a tube flare set The A1 fuel line...
  6. Scott Danforth

    01 horizon 180 inquiry

    Having worked for an OEM upholstery shop, service jobs are scheduled for down time in winter and the price is usually 2x the cost of your local shop. Talk to your local shop and see if they can fit you in if you pull the skin yourself and do the assembly yourself
  7. Scott Danforth

    Bearing Hub won't slide on

    Also suggest a speeding sleeve for the seal area. That groove is horrible
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta Drive Belt - Lots of dust and quickly wearing??

    Run without music for a few days to find out
  9. Scott Danforth

    How to actually BOOK a flight online?

    Pre-covid there may have been a deal or 2 thru 3rd party sites, however as indicated above, the price has been the same. If you want low fares, use no-frills airlines like spirit, frontier and allegiant. However keep in mind they charge for luggage. The seats also have no padding and they do...
  10. Scott Danforth

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    Drive should be coming off every year for routine maintenance
  11. Scott Danforth

    Cooling system question

    The thermostat on raw water motors is used in a mixing valve configuration Constant flow to exhaust while opening and closing to maintain block temp
  12. Scott Danforth

    Cooling system question

    The cooling system configuration is dependent on the type of exhaust setup. Merc has used many different systems on the 7 different generations of 4.3's
  13. Scott Danforth

    1989 Ranger 350V restore

    I used my garage rafters and ratchet strap to pull the cap
  14. Scott Danforth

    Cooling system question

    Guessing you didn't take it to a marine mechanic
  15. Scott Danforth

    Cable and Drum steering

    It's how fork lifts, telehandlers and street sweepers steer
  16. Scott Danforth

    Diagnosing trim gauge issues

    Trouble shooting steps in the factory service manual for your drive
  17. Scott Danforth

    Cable and Drum steering

    Talk to your local hydraulic shop. A simple orbitrol and hydraulic cylinder and you can get more stroke and less turns lock to lock
  18. Scott Danforth

    302 ford motor

    I do not believe they are even the same style, much less the same bolt pattern
  19. Scott Danforth

    Ambitious fraudster or rare machine

    Drive decals are cheap ( ~$5). Cowl decals are about $90
  20. Scott Danforth

    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    With only $1 BOAT unit in the budget. I would focus on the engine, transom, flotation foam, deck, bilge pump, clearing the windshield and trailer maintenance. That alone will be over a grand The paint, strap and rub rail are fine. Plus, spending $400+ on that means you have to skip the...
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