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  1. Scott Danforth

    We did a thing...

    So here is what we can tell. Harper prances on a leash. Very well trained and will stand like a statue on command. Tam thinks she may have been a show dog when she was young.
  2. Scott Danforth

    1984 starcraft islander

    doesnt touch the foam, however will sit in low areas creating a fire hazard.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Red cylinder under dash

    looks like the end cap is a cover. could be a cigarette lighter socket.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Intake manifold verification

    thanks for the correct.... would like to say its fat fingers..... however thinking its old age LOL
  5. Scott Danforth

    Boat vs trailer size

    a 17 foot trailer is for a 14 or 15 foot boat
  6. Scott Danforth

    8.1L Gil-D oil Capacity

    Only 2 oil pans available for the Gen 7 motor (8.1 liter) Look at the sump. If it's full length and depth, 9 quarts. If it's a half sump, 6 quarts
  7. Scott Danforth

    1984 starcraft islander

    Cup brush on 2' drill extension
  8. Scott Danforth

    Red cylinder under dash

    may be a capacitor to keep electronics running when you start the motor. without pics, Im just guessing
  9. Scott Danforth

    No longer made in USA

    What oil are you running.... (ducks while you guys throw wrenches at my head)
  10. Scott Danforth

    Intake manifold verification

    with a heat exchanger, you can run an automotive intake. also, run a 160F thermostat vs a 160. make sure to paint the intake after installation to prevent corrosion.
  11. Scott Danforth

    is this normal?

    the throttle bell-crank will need new bushings check your stringer mounts. most likely they have rotted when you remove the drive, do not damage that $1000 shift cable
  12. Scott Danforth

    Anchor Rope

    I am using 150 feet of 5/8" triple braided nylon (3-strand) line rated at 11,000# with 10 feet of chain for the primary anchor and 150 feet of 3/8" triple braid rated at 4000# for the backup. with a 10:1 scope on the rode, I am good for anchoring in 15'. anything less than 5:1 scope and you...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Building A Mercruiser 350 Few Questions.

    OMC dipstick and adapter. it screws into bottom pan drain
  14. Scott Danforth

    $250 Boat in my possession!!

    the rotten mulch water running down the transom and staining it indicates that the transom is rotten
  15. Scott Danforth

    VP 280 Bellhousing Confusion

    its the PDS housing (Primary Drive Shaft) exploded views and parts breakdowns can be had at volvopentastore.com here is a thread where I changed the bearings in my PDS. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/pds-shaft-issues.687012/ yours will be similar
  16. Scott Danforth

    Budget Wake Boarding Tow Options

    Your 38 year old boat may had structural issues. Look for signs of rotten transom, stringers and deck before adding a tow rated tower or pylon. A good tower is about $5k or more Generic towers can be hard for about $2k Adding a tow tower or pylon will require adding appropriate structural...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Wire Diagram mercury 650 1963

    You can't download legit mercury manuals for copyright reasons. However if you join AOMCI.org, there are old manuals posted for members. 99% of the sites that claim you can download are scam sites
  18. Scott Danforth

    Wire Diagram mercury 650 1963

    It is in the mercury service manual
  19. Scott Danforth

    Looking to replace missing Chapparal Cushion

    First, welcome aboard second, contact your local marine upholstery shop
  20. Scott Danforth

    Battery for Minn Kota C2 30 for fishing canoe

    depending on what your budget is, a good LiFePO4 or a good AGM group 27. as far as placement, if its just you in the stern of the canoe, put the battery under the foreward seat for balance. if its two people, put the battery in the center. make sure its strapped in. canoes tip
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