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  1. Scott Danforth

    Hello

    no hin may mean its stolen
  2. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Mercruiser MPI Broken distributor Screw hole

    $800 mercruiser plastic dizzy is a $80 delco dizzy (yes, a 1000% markup). go to your local NAPA and get a replacment
  3. Scott Danforth

    SX outdrive stuck or was now broke :(

    now you take it in. hope the shop has the tools to rebuild your drive.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Spark Plugs

    1996 and newer use long plugs (vortec heads) 1995 and older use short plugs (non-vortec heads)
  5. Scott Danforth

    Obsolete Fuel Pipe for '98 454 7.4L Volvo Penta (GIPBYCCE)

    correction, that is 5/16" tubing and 1/2" nuts vs 3/8" tubing and 5/8" nuts. still go to your local napa and buy a section of brake line your looking about a 15" or 18" brake line
  6. Scott Danforth

    Obsolete Fuel Pipe for '98 454 7.4L Volvo Penta (GIPBYCCE)

    the same SAE flare is used on 3/8" brake lines. go to napa and buy a section of 3/8" brake line and use that for a steel line.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Hull Damage Repair

    I would repair it and then add a keel guard
  8. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    me, personally, I would use a 2" carb spacer that transitions from the square bore to the spread bore pattern on the intake. the 2" spacer will also give you slightly more midrange. you will need to make a new fuel line though if not and you are using the stock VP manifold, use the stock VP...
  9. Scott Danforth

    5.7L Vortec vs Pre-Vortec Height Dimension?

    if you put a 1995 or earlier SBC next to a 1996 or later SBC (vortec headed) and measured the data points, they would be the same. now depending if you buy a low rise manifold, medium rise manifold, high-rise manifold or use a spacer, that may change the height of your spark arrestor. however...
  10. Scott Danforth

    1994 OM. factory manual for my 1995?

    the only place to get factory manuals is here https://outboardbooks.com/
  11. Scott Danforth

    1990 18' Bayliner

    as far as easy fix..... there is none. you have a 32 year old bayliner that most likely was in need of a restoration about 10 years ago. the floor is always the last thing to rot build a cradle pull the motor pull the interior pull the cap gut the hull rebuild the transom rebuild the...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Floor and Transom Rebuild

    where are you located, we can point you in the direction of local fiberglass shops. agree with everyone above, your transom and stringers are shot so your looking at a full restoration. make sure you make a cradle for the boat standard ACX plywood is all you need.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    Vinyl is only expected to live for 3-5 years from the vinyl manufacturers. What you see is mold/mildew within the seat cushions coming thru the vinyl. No mater what you do, the staining will ve back. Consider getting the seats redone
  14. Scott Danforth

    1977 OMC 120, lost drive and reverse

    First, welcome aboard Scond, your druve will need to come apart and you will need to inspect the vertical driveshaft splines Third, i flaged the post to be moved to the OMC forum
  15. Scott Danforth

    5.0 Mercruiser MPI Broken distributor Screw hole

    There are aluminum replacement dizzys for about $110
  16. Scott Danforth

    Trailer weight distribution question

    Full fuel tank, full water tank, gear and your trailer and you are over your 8300# towing rating
  17. Scott Danforth

    small cruiser aft seat repair?

    Bottom cushion may be held in with screws from underneath, or with Christmas trees. Vinyl is only guaranteed by the manufacturer for 3-5 years. You will need to rebuilg thw whole cushion, and maybe the whole seat
  18. Scott Danforth

    Trailer weight distribution question

    What is your tow vehicle?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Floor and Transom Rebuild

    welcome aboard suggest reading a bit more, specifically links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b here. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ look at every picture, watch every video. after that, you will have the knowledge to tackle your project. we are...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Leaking still after bellows replacement. Help please

    the only easy button is a staples sales gimmick drive comes off, motor comes out, transom shield comes off, you build a cradle, you remove the interior, you remove the cap, you then remove the floor, stringers and tansom. you then go here...
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