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  1. Scott Danforth

    What foam to use to build a fiberglass cooler?

    I walk into fiberglass coatings and use my discount https://www.fgci.com/products/44/Resins-Polyester-Vinylester-Epoxy/&Brand=Polyester&Size=gallon
  2. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    is it still Keith?
  3. Scott Danforth

    What foam to use to build a fiberglass cooler?

    if you worry about cost on a project, get a different hobby. it was part of the transom/bulkhead/stringer repair. that whole project was about $2500 back in 2011 buy your resins from a dedicated fiberglass supply shop case in point. 1 gallon of boat yard resin is $20. .87 gallon of bondo...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Getting water on top of fuel tank.

    weigh your boat. you may have water-logged foam from a hull breach.
  5. Scott Danforth

    4.3 engine mounted raw water pump inquiry

    you still need the pump in the lower unit to move water thru it. part of the instructions when adding a heat exchanger is to add an engine driven raw water pump for more flow, however to cut the hose from the drive to transom and continue to maintain the lower unit impeller for exhaust cavity...
  6. Scott Danforth

    What foam to use to build a fiberglass cooler?

    I built 2 55 quart coolers into the deck of my boat using 3/4" urethane foam, 1708 and CSM. I did use 1/4" plywood to line the bottom so when I dump beers and ice into them, it wouldn't crack
  7. Scott Danforth

    4.3 engine mounted raw water pump inquiry

    first, welcome aboard second, if you want an engine mounted raw water pump, you need a separate pickup for the motor and you still need to maintain the impeller in the lower unit for exhaust cavity cooling. or, simply pull your drive every year like you are supposed to for the normal...
  8. Scott Danforth

    volvo penta AQ 280 dp pt

    5 star marine in florida has kits for $75. From there 30 minutes with a gland wrench. I believe 32mm on the pins
  9. Scott Danforth

    454 Lifter Adjustment

    yes, been that way since 1996 for GM V6's and V8's, some as early as 1990 if you want adjustable valvetrain, you go aftermarket
  10. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    looking good Ted...... Looking good.
  11. Scott Danforth

    454 Lifter Adjustment

    you have non-adjustable valvetrain simply tighten those down. no adjustment.
  12. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Vortec Swap

    the pic of your original engine is a vortec (8 bolts on the intake) you will be using the block and heads from the astro van. you will need to swap all the core plugs from steel to stainless or bronze (check first, some are stainless from the factory) you will need marine head gaskets you...
  13. Scott Danforth

    cooking

    :( :( :( :(
  14. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    if you have to line up top and bottom patterns on a quilted seat, make the panels 2" oversized in all directions. then you have to move the panel around until the patterns line up. then use a china marker to make alignment marks
  15. Scott Danforth

    Engine cutting out on low revs.

    you bought a 37 year old boat. you will need to learn these basic things fast. especially on an old boat. old boats are for people with deep pockets to pay mechanics or for those that know how to wrench on things. do you own a timing light? if not, buy a good one or rent a good one do you...
  16. Scott Danforth

    How to make a Light box for a poster

    when I worked in the sign industry in college, they would paint the inverse on glass or acrylic (plexiglass) for this kind of thing. there is a specific paint that was used. not sure if decals would work as they may block a lot of the light coming thru
  17. Scott Danforth

    New (Out of Box) BF20D Over Heating

    you use the serial number to buy parts. there were not much changes, however the BF20D came out in 2002 for the 2003 model year. your dealer can look up the serial number and get you close to a year.
  18. Scott Danforth

    5.7 ltr whining / Humming noise

    Additionally, check the power steering fluid level
  19. Scott Danforth

    A mercruiser 4.3l MPI with a low weak idle hard to start

    Your compression is way too low and your fuel pressure is low Your compression should be between 140 to 150 or more. Check your gauges Your fuel pressure should be 43psi minimum.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Engine cutting out on low revs.

    What is youe base timing set to? What is your idle speed set to? There is no shift interupt with an AQ drive
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