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  1. Scott Danforth

    Gel coat damage on transom

    only way to test a transom is to test drill and look at shavings. light colored and dry is good, dark and damp is bad
  2. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    if youre starting with a used block and head get the head job done first. this determines if you have to skin the heads and how much deck you need with stock vortec heads, change from pressed in rocker studs to threaded and have the spring pockets and stem seals modded to be able to run higher...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Serial number question

    Yes...... Its a frankenmerc
  4. Scott Danforth

    Gel coat damage on transom

    The fiberglass has dark spots, so that needs to be checked for rot If the transom is dry and rot free.....then sand the entire skin of the transom with 80 grit to clean off the dirt, grime and bottom paint. Then, where the scars are, clean the area with 40 grit or coarser. mix up some...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Fuel burn with 5.7 LX mercruiser, 24' Boat

    Make sure to chase every passage with a piece of monofilament or fine copper wire The key to every carb rebuild is to verify the passages are clean
  6. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    The bilge is stock. Not quite enough room for twins I work with a group of fantastic welders. I did the design and fitup. Hit the thread in my sig and look at post #1 for all related threads Only the 24' Rogues with the VP drives came with a small block. A 454/bravo 1 or a 460/ cobra were...
  7. Scott Danforth

    hydrasport

    no clue. seats on boats are a commodity item that may be made in-house, or purchased from one of the many seat upholstery shops. boat manufacturers probably do not keep any records of which seat supplier they used last year much less one used 35 years ago. however you can check with HCB. I...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Omc 4.3? What did i buy?

    adjustable valve train is as simple as pulling the studs and modifying for ARP thread in studs.
  9. Scott Danforth

    2015 350mag known issues?

    Properly maintained, no issues. Not maintained, who knows. Buying used is all about condition condition condition
  10. Scott Danforth

    Not sure if this is real, but it sure is cool

    Been around a while. There is also pics of an all-white combo with red upholstery floating around. Back when designers had soul
  11. Scott Danforth

    Gel coat damage on transom

    Stand back and take pics of the whole transom. It may be a simple fix, however gel should not separate like that.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Omc 4.3? What did i buy?

    here is some light reading. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/complete-history-of-the-4-3-liter-with-casting-numbers.693935/ the block casting numbers "14088553" you have indicate its a 1986 block. as Scott06 pointed out above, flat tappet motor makes less power than the roller motors and...
  13. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling a riser with questions about condition w pics

    according to this pic. you need to replace them.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Flybridge windshield 85 36’ mainship aft cabin

    Taylor Made Systems. the people that made your boat windows to begin with here is a link to their aftermarket side of the business. https://boatwindshieldrepair.com/
  15. Scott Danforth

    Fuel thread sealant

    loc-tite thread sealant fuel connections are not a make every day thing unless you have a quick disconnect fitting. the threaded connections get sealed with thread sealant (and that can include teflon tap)
  16. Scott Danforth

    Fixing Up Boat Help

    buying a used boat for cheap is like buying a rusted hulk from a junk yard and trying to make it a daily driver. remember, the prior owner quit running the boat for a reason. the dash looks like it has sat outside in the elements for at least 20 years assume the transom, stringers and floor...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    the videos were with 18" long elbows. at about 750 RPM, there was enough vacuum during the overlap cycle to pull the water vapor back in. it filled the exhaust manifolds up with water, just idling on the crate. I went with side exit exhaust. since I could no-longer use the captains call...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Removing remnants of elbow to manifold gasket on still attached manifold

    Worst case, shop vac the debris
  19. Scott Danforth

    Fuel burn with 5.7 LX mercruiser, 24' Boat

    OEM kit about $40
  20. Scott Danforth

    Name this boat

    Going to name the boat "giant floating suckhole for cash currently sitting on a trailer" Seriously, expect to spend a minimum of $10,000 to restore it. $3k on the hull, $2k on the interior, $1-2k on the motor, $1-2k on the drive, and $1-2k on misc ( trailer, cabin, wiring, lights, etc). You...
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