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  1. Scott Danforth

    1989 3.0 Alpha 1 questions

    Get the factory service manuals Pull the drive , inspect the gimbal, u-joints, etc. Check the alignment. Change the bellows. Pull the lower off and replace the water pump Check the transom and stringers for rot
  2. Scott Danforth

    Engine Swap

    You built a 330+ hp capable bottom end with 260-270hp capable heads The motor came with flat tops from the factory. So the only thing you added was timing chain If you want 300hp, you need vortec heads or you need to spin the motor faster than the drive wants to spin
  3. Scott Danforth

    Engine Swap

    Which heads are on the motor? If you upgraded to vortec heads you will need a new manifold If you didn't, you can keep your existing manifold and carb. Just need to rejet
  4. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Mercruiser Briefly Stalls but Then Continues On

    It's never the coil (except in 3 out of 1 million) Most likely bad connection unless you were shifting
  5. Scott Danforth

    Polish / compound / wax questions!

    additionally, any vinyl pinstriping will need to be done before waxing
  6. Scott Danforth

    No air filters?

    not needed.
  7. Scott Danforth

    1984 omc gm 3.0l engine running rough?

    because you have points, the first thing you need to do is file them to get the layer of corrosion off the terminals from sitting. then rough gap, set dwell with a meter, then set timing. that is the downside to points is you have to do that every spring.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Is this boat salvageable???

    Anything is restorable/salvageable To restore the boat, plan on spending about $7-10k and a year or two of your life Then you will have a $5000 boat New trailers are only $2200. If you can get $500 for the trailer with the boat on it so you do not have to pay disposal fees, I would do that.
  9. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    @sam am I I was referring to the BCM (Body Control Module) that controls the alternator in my car and truck The sense wire no longer is connected to the ignition. Most marine alternators are a simple Mando, Delco, or Bosch 3-wire running off the ignition sense wire
  10. Scott Danforth

    How to Add a Wax to Poly Resin (Recipe)?

    I have a project or two if you need practice....lol
  11. Scott Danforth

    Polish / compound / wax questions!

    My guess is the gell is heavily oxidized Start with 600 grit. Wet sant whole hull being careful near edges. Then wet sand whole hull with 800 grit. Wash boat Wet sand with 1000 grit Buff whole boat with aquabuff 1000. Wash boat Buff whole boat with aquabuff 2000. Wash boat Buff whole...
  12. Scott Danforth

    How to Add a Wax to Poly Resin (Recipe)?

    A little bit, but 1000 times better than styrene and acetone. I ran out of 904 and had to spray the motor cover. It came out like crap and took almost a week of sanding
  13. Scott Danforth

    2.3L OMC Carb Questions?

    get a bucket of berrymans carb cleaner. do not use simple green, vinegar, etc. that carb has ethanol turning back into corn, water, varnish, and other crud in it. each passage will need to have a piece of monofilament run thru it to verify it is clean
  14. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I believe its the BCM controlled relay and the power distribution box sitting on top the battery in your car or truck you are describing. the BCM controls the field on the alternator as well as the power relays. most alternators are still dumb, and the marine world doesnt use power relays or...
  15. Scott Danforth

    How to Add a Wax to Poly Resin (Recipe)?

    because its a waste of time, especially if you have to repair a void or make mods. after the layup is done, next step is fairing (the fairing will cure the resin below) after the fairing is done, then gel coat. the 904 makes spraying gel easy and eliminates the need for wax. then if there is...
  16. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    The blue glow only lasts a few moments before the magic smoke
  17. Scott Danforth

    EVA Foam Install

    Pics or it didn't happen
  18. Scott Danforth

    Weatherproof Fabric Adhesive?

    I have not had luck gluing anything to waterproof fabric. Even silicone comes off if you keep up with waterproofing Get some UV stable thread and a needle and sew on the patch
  19. Scott Danforth

    How to Add a Wax to Poly Resin (Recipe)?

    I quit using wax a long time ago. gel over resin and use 904 additive to the gel I spay a coating of PVA if needed. Wait a day and wash the PVA off
  20. Scott Danforth

    Lost key

    Your local Johnson / Evinrude dealer will have keys
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