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  1. Scott Danforth

    Saltwater Anodes

    zinc works the best, aluminum lasts longer. I would use zinc
  2. Scott Danforth

    03 4.3 carb and manifolds

    there have been a few FI conversions on here over the years, never to be heard from again so we do not know if they worked. As Scott pointed out, the 4-barrel conversion may be up to $1k for new parts. I myself would be getting the motor maintenance handled, and enjoy the boat now while always...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Prepping aluminum boat for salt water slip

    good luck
  4. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    not bad for a boat designed to only last 15 years Good luck. once you start digging you will find out quickly. Been on Iboats for a few years, have seen hundreds of restorations. the odds are not in your favor for a "patch-n-go"
  5. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 rad cap temp gauge

    yes, best money you can spend. I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-Contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G?th=1
  6. Scott Danforth

    conversion to electronic ignition for Volvo penta-5.7 GXI-J

    post a picture. because going back to the 80's, they were all electronic ignition. starting with presolite distributors, then going to Mallory, then going to Delco the early AQ200's did have points. however starting in 1984 the motors all got electronic ignition
  7. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 rad cap temp gauge

    seams a bit high. however those caps are notorious for not being accurate. what does the IR thermometer tell you.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Prepping aluminum boat for salt water slip

    welcome aboard in water for 4-5 months , your top coat of rustoleum will separate from the hull within a few days. best would be to strip, sand, and then apply a good etching primer, epoxy paint, then the 2 layers of barrier coat, and 3 coats or more of bottom paint you do need anodes, and a...
  9. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    if foam "dries" easy, then it will also soak up water easy. the foam starts life as many little bubbles. the bubbles break due to freezing and thaw cycles when exposed to water. if you want to get rid of foam easy, use a 3" cup brush on the end of a 2 foot drill extension and chuck it up in...
  10. Scott Danforth

    conversion to electronic ignition for Volvo penta-5.7 GXI-J

    Volvo has been using electronic ignition on the V8's since the early 80's
  11. Scott Danforth

    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    Post #8 and Post #1 are in conflict. you still do not have a trailer you do not have a measured weight, so your 2700# and 3000# are close enough to 3000# so if you have a tandem axle steel trailer, you are 1200# for the trailer.
  12. Scott Danforth

    I need help selecting a prop.

    at the top of the prop forum is a sticky that says "Read this first" for a reason https://forums.iboats.com/threads/read-this-first.282907/ please provide all the answers to the 6 questions outlined in that sticky for us to help you. since there are very few multi-ratio gear boxes and very...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Engine Size for 26 foot boat

    welcome aboard what drive is behind the motor (almost more important than the motor) if its an SP drive, walk away. should be a DP. while I believe you are under-powered and you wont win races. most likely the drive is running F4 or F5 props. top speed about 40 with the right prop(s) on...
  14. Scott Danforth

    1974 seawirl ranger merc Cruze 4cyl

    Napa has new bushings in-stock. one is about $5, one is about $8
  15. Scott Danforth

    What tools are "must haves" on the boat in your tool bag while keeping it light as possible ?

    in my pocket or the console on the boat, my cell phone and Tow Boat US number. in the ditch bag, a hand-held GPS, a hand-held VHF, some rope in the water-tight document box, a leatherman tool and a new distributor cap, rotor, and ignition module. in the front v-berth storage, prop wrenches...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Help with vibration from 1400-3500 RPM

    OP found the rubber deteriorated on his front mounts in post #19
  17. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    you already have the hole so your X-dimension is already set. at most you can only adjust the bolts up/down about 1/4"
  18. Scott Danforth

    1974 seawirl ranger merc Cruze 4cyl

    installing/adjusting points pull points out of package file the points install points in distributor make sure to oil the lube wick install new capacitor rough gap points with feeler gauge adjust with dwell meter while cranking the engine install cap and wires fire up engine and set timing.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    a 3000# boat on a 1200# trailer.
  20. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    foam never dries out the floor is always the last to rot. time to replace the stringers, transom and floor
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