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  1. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    I used to have a bottle of Kesslers and a few 12-packs of Leinies in the garage fridge.....
  2. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    that is a lot of blood, sweat and beers
  3. Scott Danforth

    Harness issues

    or you guys can simply swap the connector to a military style deutsch or amphenol
  4. Scott Danforth

    1990 Force L-Drive: A LOT of fun but a few issues... Gear Selection & Lower End Stuff?

    you need to pull the lower before you go on another trip
  5. Scott Danforth

    Power Steering Advice

    Nearly every boat has a GM Saginaw power steering pump. The rebuild kits are $14, the complete pump cartridge is $35. The PRV is about $30. However suggest you use the one you have Buy a used actuator and reseal it yourself
  6. Scott Danforth

    Power Steering Advice

    The return line is simple 3/8" power steering hose, $5 a foot from NAPA The pressure hose can be made at any hydraulic hose shop The pump is a $35 GM Saginaw pump The actuator seals are $75 from five-star marine Oil in the system is anything from ATF to engine oil to hydraulic oil. If you...
  7. Scott Danforth

    1990 Force L-Drive: A LOT of fun but a few issues... Gear Selection & Lower End Stuff?

    Cooling water hose Your lower need to be pulled and pressure tested Only have the motor up that high when pulling the boat on the trailer
  8. Scott Danforth

    Difference between 1986 50hp and 60 hp 2 stroke carburetor?

    Repeat after me..... chineseum carburetors do not work. From there call you dealer
  9. Scott Danforth

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    Boats are not symmetrical Make paper or cardboard templates There are 6-prong 1/4-20 T-nuts in 316 stainless that work well in soft wood and PVC. Your local Fastenal can get them have them contact the Clearwater Florida store if they have any questions
  10. Scott Danforth

    Difference between 1986 50hp and 60 hp 2 stroke carburetor?

    Not sure I would buy carbs off of Amazon
  11. Scott Danforth

    1988 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 1 steering issues

    The tube that the cable goes thru is the pilot shuttle for the power actuator As the cable pushes out it does two things First, the cable pushes on the tiller arm. Second, the sheath pulls in on the pilot shuttle metering hydraulic power to the steering servo, which adds hydraulic power to...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Low RPM's and looking for higher top speed

    I would see if you can borrow a set of 3x3 21P or 3x3 22P
  13. Scott Danforth

    Low RPM's and looking for higher top speed

    you may not loose top end by dropping pitch or loosing a blade. the motor may be able to hit 4800 RPM which is better than lugging at 4400 RPM
  14. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    see PM
  15. Scott Danforth

    What do I check next on overheating issue?

    Unless you look for bravoitus, it may not be initially obvious.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    I know that a 650 CFM double pumper fits on a Buick V6
  17. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    should be $50-100 for a used intake manifold and the cost of a carb and a gasket set. heck if you want all new components and paid someone to do the work you wouldnt be over $1000 $2000 is about 4 to 5x of actual cost.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Using neoprene foam instead of recovering the seats

    Considering new seats for Mastercraft are over $3000 just for the two front helm seats, not including the $7000 for the remainder of the boat upholstery, $3k is not bad for a complete redo I found a few small upholsterers that I used prior to working for TACO Seating. I did all the substrate...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    I would run a 600 CFM 4150 myself. Volvo put 715 CFM holleys on 350's While some argue its overkill, cant complain about the mid-range throttle response.
  20. Scott Danforth

    McCulloch Leaking Filter Bowl

    Im a gear-head with a background in mobile off-highway, diesel engines, cranes, marine hardware, etc. there are a lot more o-rings on a car than in a boat. then again, there are hundreds more on a hydraulic laticed boom crawler crane than a car. regarding pay. you will get the same pay on...
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