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  1. Scott Danforth

    Electric Boats

    I have run out of fuel no less than 20 times, usually when stuck in traffic for hours. Then again, in the same traffic jam, there are usually 2-3 teslas on the side of the road too. mechanical problems - about 20 over the past 30 years (broken crank, broken rod, bad bearings, wheel bearing...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Fuel Problem

    there is no mechanic in a can seafoam can not unclog your carburetor
  3. Scott Danforth

    Transom replacement on I/O

    dont be surprised if you find that the stringers are gone too. pull the drive, pull the motor, make a cradle start removing rot with the tools of descruction
  4. Scott Danforth

    Repairing Foam Filled Stringers

    its best if the foam can attach to the fiberglass. the strength is as a composite member. by putting in the strips of foam, first, it will dissolve a bit, however it will not be adhered to the inside of the fiberglass. so you will be promoting cracking vs resisting cracking
  5. Scott Danforth

    Transom replacement on I/O

    All of it. Its one big piece
  6. Scott Danforth

    Woke up this morning with a tree on the boat

    Fire up the tig welder and reweld
  7. Scott Danforth

    Don S Winterization link not working

    Yearly drive removal for inspection
  8. Scott Danforth

    Overweight motor

    Unbolt 100hp 4-stroke Bolt on 80hp 2-stroke
  9. Scott Danforth

    Need Suggestions on Swim Step Support

    There isnt. However you could custom make something. I would find the nuts on the inside myself Or drill thru and use thru-bolts
  10. Scott Danforth

    Another 4.3 Timing Cover Leak Question

    FYI, in case you want some light readings https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...pdate?t=373060 https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...oil-leak-fixed https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...-bilge-finally
  11. Scott Danforth

    Need Suggestions on Swim Step Support

    That is a transom tie down We will need pics of your transom
  12. Scott Danforth

    Another 4.3 Timing Cover Leak Question

    Look up @achris thread on oil leak
  13. Scott Danforth

    Need Suggestions on Swim Step Support

    what is a normal ski tow eye? there are about 15 different ski tow eyes used over the years
  14. Scott Danforth

    Don S Winterization link not working

    with muffs - warm engine change oil and filter while on the muffs, fire for a second or two until you get oil pressure to ensure no leaks remove muffs drain engine block, manifolds and hoses probe drains engine is now winterized if you want to put AF in the engine, use a funnel at the...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    assume about 200 or 215hp some were 210, some 215. however at that time, that is flywheel rating with no accessories. year is going to be between 70 and 73 based on the drive/engine however by the looks of the boat and the fact that the boat does not have a HIN makes the boat older than...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    No HIN and a serial number, older than 1972
  17. Scott Danforth

    Need to ID motor

    drive and engine are about a 1970-1973 are you sure on the boat year? did you check the HIN?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Bonding wire

    start at the batteries and work your way to the helm cleaning every connection so it is shiny and clean enough your mother-in-law would eat off of them. you will eventually find the bad connection regarding bonding wires, they are there to prevent galvanic corrosion
  19. Scott Danforth

    Transom rot

    the best way.... go here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in their entirety to understand what you are getting into then realize that you will be spending about $3k in materials and incidentals to just...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 Oil pressure and water pressure switches (Alarm Circuit)

    Im parked/anchored Was raised to sweep the gauges every 5 seconds, watch the other boaters, and anticipate 10 seconds ahead That is just me
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