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  1. Scott Danforth

    Bad 1970 Mercruiser Engine, Please tell me there is still hope.

    Ft Licquordale (Lauderdale) is geared toward big white boats (yachts) conversions that work are few and far between if you want it up and running quickly with minimal work, look for a complete pulley to prop longtail follow Chris's comment, however i would start with a running motor I would...
  2. Scott Danforth

    MBD

    Looks like a 98.
  3. Scott Danforth

    MBD

    Short wheel base vehicles absolutely suck as tow vehicles. Big boats require longer wheel bases Doesnt matter if you put 411s under a jeep, wheel base is too short The tail will wag the dog
  4. Scott Danforth

    Engine identification

    Casting number is on back of block, just above bellhousing boss
  5. Scott Danforth

    Buy now or wait until Black Friday?

    I shop around all the time for stuff I need/want/desire some of the best deals are not on flack friday
  6. Scott Danforth

    Restoring my Y pipe

    It would make sense if you have access to aluminum scrap and a machine shop and machine yourself. money doesnt make sense if you have to pay for the machining here are a few with a 5 second google search $120 on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/265298114827 $200 for a big block version...
  7. Scott Danforth

    fuel lines 1980 2.5L 120 hp Mercruiser

    my OMG 3.0 had the tell-tale nipple on the spark arrestor. @JimboFisher post a pic of your carb
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.7L GI - (2008) - Wiring diagram

    Factory manual available from Volvo Penta
  9. Scott Danforth

    Is on deck fuel tank legal?

    I would replace the below deck tank just because there is an issue that lead to the original tank to leak. That and i would want maximum deck space
  10. Scott Danforth

    Universal diessl overheating

    remember, the exhaust bits are designed for a mix of cooling water and exhaust with a max temperature of about 220 degrees. the rubber couplers, etc. have a max temperature of 250 f your exhaust goes to about 1100 degrees without cooling water you probably cooked the exhaust manifold to the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    No Spare Tire Included!

    many cars no longer have spare tires as indicated. in many cases, a small inflator, some sealer and instructions. Rental companies dont really care if you are stuck on the side of the road needing a tow if you get a flat.
  12. Scott Danforth

    What is my boat worth

    Tree fiddy........ seriously, asking value on a 33 year old boat that my be rotten, or a meticulously maintained gem without pictures is like asking Stevie Wonder for directions to a place he has never been. its all about condition and location boats on the east and west coast are more...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Windshield Options

    https://www.alumacraft.com/us/en/shopping-tools/find-a-dealer.html
  14. Scott Danforth

    Foam in toons or safety gauge to detect leak

    most toon logs leak where the M brackets are welded. filling with foam will reduce buoyancy. unscrew the plastic fittings, install a 5psi pressure gauge and pressurize your toon logs to 2.5 psi. if you have the plastic plugs, your logs are not pressurized
  15. Scott Danforth

    What type of oil and lube to use

    the higher zincs in most of the diesel oil dont do well with todays modern engines and emissions. however for a boat motor, you cant beat the requirement. not to mention, any flat tappet motor (1995 and older) will require the higher zinc so you dont take out the cam. Todays "car" oils wont...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Rivet Bucking

    above freezing. the metal wont care, however your fingers will thank you.
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