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  1. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    Guys, its a newly rebuilt motor @Jakem covered in his resto thread pinging is either timing too far advanced or running lean. Hence, check the timing and check the fuel filter contents.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Another crazy car question...

    lets put it this way: the PVC system should put a slight vacuum on the crank case when running. this does 2 things: #1, controlling aerosols from oil splashing and blow-by. This is why the PVC valve was introduced in the 50's #2, a slight vacuum on the crank case also improves windiage and...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    truth is old cars get started by one person, sold as a project 4-5 times and then finally get finished by the 5th or 6th person.;)
  4. Scott Danforth

    Another crazy car question...

    Shouldn't be pressured
  5. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 pinging

    Check your timing and the quality of the fuel in your filter
  6. Scott Danforth

    early 427 Chevy mercruiser base timing

    Would have been 6BTDC with 24 degrees advance What is your advance on the DUIs?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Internal Anode removal tricks?

    Impact driver
  8. Scott Danforth

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Foam still gets waterlogged. Plexus joints fatigue and fail
  9. Scott Danforth

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    He is saying that full composite boats with stringer tubs (no wood) are getting to be 20 years old However they are still designed to last about 15 years
  10. Scott Danforth

    Depth Finder and Transducer stuff ... purchase, install and questions

    Was not impressed with the Hawk Eye. you kind of get what you paid for.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Ted, is this your definition of a Wicked Pissah?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Your just sanding the gel
  13. Scott Danforth

    aquasport 175 osprey

    It is big, pneumatic, and bench mounted
  14. Scott Danforth

    aquasport 175 osprey

    Pliers help
  15. Scott Danforth

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    If the boat was wiped down with a diaper after every use, the price range will reflect that Most fiberglass boat owners do not understand how to care for a boat Brand only matters on the showroom floor. After it rolls out of the showroom, care and maintenance are what matters. That...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser service manual #9

    Buy a used one on eBay, or buy a new one from Brunswick
  17. Scott Danforth

    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Only if you want to sand the orange peal out of the first coat.
  18. Scott Danforth

    7.4 question gen 4 to gen 5

    I personally would skip the gen V and go straight to a gen VI. However yes. Remove drive, swap motor, align, install drive
  19. Scott Danforth

    7.4 question gen 4 to gen 5

    Yes, the flywheel housing pattern and block locations for the mounts are the same. Flywheel is different, so hopefully your new to you motor has a flywheel
  20. Scott Danforth

    Quit My Job . . .

    I would have put wheels (casters) under it
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