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  1. Scott Danforth

    Overweight motor

    @RBoyd1971 My guess is you are overpowered by 50% or more and you hijacked a thread
  2. Scott Danforth

    Couple of questions

    Were the compression numbers above 135? I agree with Chris, get a complete longtail from the late 90s or newer
  3. Scott Danforth

    Newly acquired 1985 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer resto - ((help))

    Unfortunately boats are not documented anywhere near motorcycles. Think more like undocumented food truck recipes. Fastener locations varied often on a daily basis
  4. Scott Danforth

    Merc runs on one tank and starves out at idle on the other tank

    Thanks for closing the loop on this.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Switch for BP800

    since its a single pole switch, it is a pilot switch that is switching a reversing contactor.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Buying a automotive engine to replace my mercruiser, need opinions

    I would suspect you need to pull that motor down and swap head gaskets. you will also need a marine circulating pump you should also look at the core plugs to ensure they are stainless or brass, or you need to swap to HX cooling per the link above, you should be fine with the cam Cam #...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Sterndrive Covers

    I used to block the trailer up when I stored the boat outside in winter so I could get the drive all the way down then I started just removing the drive use mothballs around the boat for mice prevention use shaved irish spring soap (in disposable bowls) around the interior of the boat to...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Best Phone App for Charts

    you can view the navionics maps for free on their website to do that. same with the USGS maps
  9. Scott Danforth

    Valve lifter reassembly SBC

    Probably not You may get away with it, however you will probably take out cam lobes. Flat tappet lifters and cams mate for life
  10. Scott Danforth

    Ohio boat trailer title???

    Call your local registration office. Ohio may not have titles, they may only have registration cards which get signed over. Your local registration office will know what you neef
  11. Scott Danforth

    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    You are towing, your mileage may drop to single digits. In fact dont worry about mileage. I would worry about your brakes and transmission Visibility towing a pontoon boat that is 3 feet wider than your vehicle means all you see in your mirrors is the toon. Tow mirrors may help I have use...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Ohio boat trailer title???

    What does your state require?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Newly acquired 1985 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer resto - ((help))

    Either use a moisture meter, or make test drills
  14. Scott Danforth

    House battery?

    ^+1 What he said
  15. Scott Danforth

    Valve lifter reassembly SBC

    Lifter not in a bore, and not supplied with pressurized oil should be able to have the piston pushed all the way in, expelling the oil
  16. Scott Danforth

    Newly acquired 1985 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer resto - ((help))

    Most likely the bolsters are held in with vertical screws just behind the cushions in the hull liner. Use your fingers to find the screw heads Have you checked the stringers and transom for moisture?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Your 24' lowe has a dry hull weight of 2200# Add motor, fuel and gear and you are at 3200# Add trailer and you are at 4400# Add spare tire and you are at 4450# Kia Sorrento max towing is between 2000# and 5000# However any additional weight in the kia reduces towing cap Plus the kia is a...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Not going over 2 rpms

    2 rpms means it takes 30 seconds to make 1 revolution. Cranking speed is 120 to 200 rpm
  19. Scott Danforth

    Valve lifter reassembly SBC

    They get harder, but not solid
  20. Scott Danforth

    2004 CapeCraft 22' CC

    The 100 psi seams really low Weigh the boat
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