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  1. Scott Danforth

    5.7 vortec oil pan gasket

    a small amount just dabbed into the corners where the timing cover meets the block and where the rear main cap meets the block. think of the amount of tooth paste you put on your tooth brush. then use half that.
  2. Scott Danforth

    How smooth should hull be when tabbing in stringers

    you have a lot more grinding to do
  3. Scott Danforth

    Cleaning aluminum gas tank

    there are about 30 other posts on cleaning fuel tanks. here are a few from a simple search https://forums.iboats.com/threads/fuel-tank-cleaning.741252/#post-5629898 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/cleaning-internal-fuel-tank.684055/...
  4. Scott Danforth

    OMC Cobra I/O Tight shifting

    that is not idle
  5. Scott Danforth

    5.7 vortec oil pan gasket

    the gasket should be rubber, and then the answer is no
  6. Scott Danforth

    A ghost is stealing my anchors...

    NEVER use a snap hook on an anchor. It will always come off the anchor there was even a video on an anchor site showing how a slight bit of slack allows the hook to drop a bit, then as you pull up, the snap comes undone.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Camshaft Replacement on Vortec 4.3L 262

    1996-98 VIN "W" WITH BALANCE SHAFT: The VIN "W" engine has a 10541691 Factory 4.3L Cam Specs * '96-'00, VIN W, w/ balance shaft - Lift (I/E) - .415/.429 - Dur @ .050 (I/E) - .191/.195 this is the marine cam shaft.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Merc High performance gear lube in VP dual prop

    VP requires synthetic GL-5 80W-90 marine gear lube If the Merc stuff meets it, then yes
  9. Scott Danforth

    Camshaft Replacement on Vortec 4.3L 262

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/complete-history-of-the-4-3-liter-with-casting-numbers.693935/
  10. Scott Danforth

    1-1/16" trailer axle spacer?

    NAPA has speedi sleeves in stock
  11. Scott Danforth

    Help understanding vacuum test

    At the 0 point if your timing light is set to 8BTDC
  12. Scott Danforth

    Bunks with plastic on top

    Use cypress. Do NOT use treated lumber
  13. Scott Danforth

    Crash video

    Not the first time he has been in the news
  14. Scott Danforth

    Help understanding vacuum test

    That is how you ruin your motor. But a proper timing light or Pend $4 on the right size timing tape
  15. Scott Danforth

    Boat hit 200 degrees engine temp

    At 200 engine temps you have Zero water cooling the exhaust. So your flappers and rubber hose are now toast Pull drive, do an impeller service. If any vanes missing, do a system backflush and find the missing parts
  16. Scott Danforth

    Help understanding vacuum test

    150 psi is what the engine reads new with a good gauge
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7 ?

    Agree. Time to pull the drive and do a complete drive maintenance, check u-joints, bellows and alignment. Do a compression test. All cylinders should be between 140 and 150 psi Do your engine oil service, ignition service and other boat side service. Do a trailer brake service, bearing...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Help understanding vacuum test

    First, the propane method is better for setting idle screws Your vacuum reading is normal your compression gauge reads high
  19. Scott Danforth

    Bunks with plastic on top

    Google bunk slides
  20. Scott Danforth

    Bunks with plastic on top

    Do NOT use pressure treated as the chemicals to treat the lumber will corrode the aluminum
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