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  1. Scott Danforth

    1969 Steury 2200

    welcome aboard. you will be hard pressed to find information that was printed in 1969 and most likely thrown away in 1970. you wont find much on the internet unless someone saved that printed material, then took the printed material from 1969 and then digitized it, and posted it on the...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Floor live well. How to setup.

    are you sure that is not the floor cooler that simply drains to the bilge" if so, you cant use it as a livewell. see the 4th post in the rules and guidelines forum on posting pictures. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/forum-rules-and-guidelines.5/
  3. Scott Danforth

    Boat wiring

    welcome aboard. get the carburetor sorted out. leaking carbs lead to boat explosions if not taken care of. not sure which hack marina you took your boat too. Rochester carburetors are known to leak at the welsh plugs. also, if the float or needle and seat are bad, they will over-fill the...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Gas in the oil?

    Only if its marine. It has to have the SAE 1171 certification I would never use an electric fuel pump if a mechanical is an option A $45 mechanical pump will outlast a $90. Marine electric pump, a $20 oil pressure switch and the relay and wiring needed
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 4.3 OMC Cobra guidance

    let me guess, you have the original bat wing exhaust manifolds? those leak, cause the valve and rings to rust other possible issue is your timing was off and you burned holes in the pistons.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Gas in the oil?

    is the clear hose running from the fuel pump to the carb full of fuel, if so, your fuel pump let loose
  7. Scott Danforth

    Thru hull exhaust

    because when a hot rod carb leaks, the fuel is on the ground and air dissipates it. if the car is moving, the driver never knows it however in a boat, when a boat leaks fuel, it leaks into the bilge. gas fumes are heavier than air, so the fumes build up until your non-marine...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Crack in Hull

    look at your family. is their life worth risking it. if the hull breaches and your foam is water logged, can you all survive the boat sinking in under 20 seconds. remember, it will be 10-15 seconds prior to you realizing what is going on. no, anything man-made can be re-made. so the boat...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Thru hull exhaust

    you really dont understand marine engines and SAE J1171 requirements do you?
  10. Scott Danforth

    NonPower over 3800rpm

    first, welcome aboard just an FYI - your engine will run on 2 cylinders in neutral to 5500/6000 that means absolutely nothing from a diagnostic point of view. your engine will also run to 5500/6000 RPM on 2 drops of fuel in neutral where it will take cup loads of fuel while under load. again...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Cross reference mercruiser V belt part# to auto parts store?

    or there is the Gates cross references. https://ww2.gates.com/if/automotive/partslookup/Interchange/index.cfm the 57-816295 belt is a gates 7525 the 57-48120 belt is a gates 7460
  12. Scott Danforth

    Gimbal bearing of u joint noise?

    only the 4-cylinders can be removed from the outside. V6's and V8's require the motor to come out
  13. Scott Danforth

    Gimbal bearing of u joint noise?

    read this on your PDS shaft and how to change the bearings https://forums.iboats.com/threads/pds-shaft-issues.687012/ read this on pulling the engine and aligning it: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/steps-to-install-engine-and-outdrive.297567/ get the manual on pulling the drive and...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Possible boat purchase!

    at the top of the forum is sticky with the guide for people buying boats. suggest you go thru it. that boat being 26 years old is going to have issues as boats are designed to last about 15 years and be replaced. the vinyl is showing signs of mold/mildew coming from within the foam. so...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Should I get this FREE project boat?

    ok, so you get the boat for free. in todays economy, you will spend about $6000 restoring the hull, about $4000 restoring the upholstery, about $6000 on a used motor and drive, and about $1500-$3000 on the trailer. keep in mind, these are US prices with the fiberglass supply company on your...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Gimbal bearing of u joint noise?

    There is no gimbal bearing in your drive Its either the PDS bearings or the U-joints You are pulling the drive annually for inspection/maintenance, correct?
  17. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser V-8 5.7L - overheating issue??

    Start with replacing the impeller
  18. Scott Danforth

    1995 Sea Ray Sundancer 250

    If i can redo my boat, you can redo your boat
  19. Scott Danforth

    Cross reference mercruiser V belt part# to auto parts store?

    You have to vet your parts guy. Walk in to any FLAPS ( Friendly Local Auto Parts Store) and ask for valve cover gaskets for an SBC. If the guy/gal asks for year/make/model, walk out and shop elsewhere. If he/she asks perimeter or center, then buy parts from them.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Jacking Trailer

    You really think a cinder/concrete block is safe to use as cribbing / blocking? I hope your life insurance policy is up to date As JAS stated, point loading vs bonded surface loading. Assume 5000# load, one point loaded over a 1" long x .1" wide area. One surface loaded over its 60 sq inched...
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