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  1. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    build a cradle
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 470 harmonic balancer installation

    ok, so go to Princess Auto or NAPA
  3. Scott Danforth

    Electrical generation

    Define all needs. Just trying to keep the all-around light lit for 12 hours? Running lights, Audio, TV, a fridge, A/C, etc? Figure out your electrical needs for that 12-hour period of time, then figure out how much battery storage you need for that 12-hour period of time. Then figure out how...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    What is the weight of the boat AND trailer AND all the gear? Dont guess. Get a weight slip from a local scale
  5. Scott Danforth

    2002 Volvo Penta 5.7gi-b engine overheating

    Dont forget to inspect the fitting on the drive that the raw water supply hose connects to. That fiting often corrodes. Overheat is a lack of cooling water flow The leak from your raw water pump could also be an air leak causing the pump to loose prime. When you changed the impeller last...
  6. Scott Danforth

    2002 Volvo Penta 5.7gi-b engine overheating

    when was the raw water pump impeller changed? did you pull the drive and inspect the bellows, u-joints, and Gimbal?
  7. Scott Danforth

    2002 Volvo Penta 5.7gi-b engine overheating

    Welcome aboard. Is this a new to you boat, or have you had it for a while? What maintenance did you do?
  8. Scott Danforth

    1976 (or '75?) Volvo Penta in a Glastron T-179

    look at the pre 1987 engines
  9. Scott Danforth

    03 4.3 carb and manifolds

    they also make blower assemblies for the 4.3 liter.
  10. Scott Danforth

    carter mech fuel pump

    Here are two more with the vent on the other side. also look at the clocking of the bottom ports. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-m61073 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-m60501
  11. Scott Danforth

    1976 (or '75?) Volvo Penta in a Glastron T-179

    welcome aboard. the US distributor for Volvo Penta is iboats. www.volvopentastore.com. you can also go to the links in the iboats site
  12. Scott Danforth

    1992 Marine Power 454 Choke Thermostat Replacement

    a Gen V engine would not have a divorced choke. most likely your engine is a Mark 4 the choke coil is generic. just look up rochester divorced choke.
  13. Scott Danforth

    03 4.3 carb and manifolds

    im going with this....
  14. Scott Danforth

    Saltwater Anodes

    zinc works the best, aluminum lasts longer. I would use zinc
  15. Scott Danforth

    03 4.3 carb and manifolds

    there have been a few FI conversions on here over the years, never to be heard from again so we do not know if they worked. As Scott pointed out, the 4-barrel conversion may be up to $1k for new parts. I myself would be getting the motor maintenance handled, and enjoy the boat now while always...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Prepping aluminum boat for salt water slip

    good luck
  17. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    not bad for a boat designed to only last 15 years Good luck. once you start digging you will find out quickly. Been on Iboats for a few years, have seen hundreds of restorations. the odds are not in your favor for a "patch-n-go"
  18. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 rad cap temp gauge

    yes, best money you can spend. I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-Contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G?th=1
  19. Scott Danforth

    conversion to electronic ignition for Volvo penta-5.7 GXI-J

    post a picture. because going back to the 80's, they were all electronic ignition. starting with presolite distributors, then going to Mallory, then going to Delco the early AQ200's did have points. however starting in 1984 the motors all got electronic ignition
  20. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 rad cap temp gauge

    seams a bit high. however those caps are notorious for not being accurate. what does the IR thermometer tell you.
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