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  1. Scott Danforth

    Prepping aluminum boat for salt water slip

    welcome aboard in water for 4-5 months , your top coat of rustoleum will separate from the hull within a few days. best would be to strip, sand, and then apply a good etching primer, epoxy paint, then the 2 layers of barrier coat, and 3 coats or more of bottom paint you do need anodes, and a...
  2. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    if foam "dries" easy, then it will also soak up water easy. the foam starts life as many little bubbles. the bubbles break due to freezing and thaw cycles when exposed to water. if you want to get rid of foam easy, use a 3" cup brush on the end of a 2 foot drill extension and chuck it up in...
  3. Scott Danforth

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

    Volvo has been using electronic ignition on the V8's since the early 80's
  4. Scott Danforth

    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    Post #8 and Post #1 are in conflict. you still do not have a trailer you do not have a measured weight, so your 2700# and 3000# are close enough to 3000# so if you have a tandem axle steel trailer, you are 1200# for the trailer.
  5. Scott Danforth

    I need help selecting a prop.

    at the top of the prop forum is a sticky that says "Read this first" for a reason https://forums.iboats.com/threads/read-this-first.282907/ please provide all the answers to the 6 questions outlined in that sticky for us to help you. since there are very few multi-ratio gear boxes and very...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Engine Size for 26 foot boat

    welcome aboard what drive is behind the motor (almost more important than the motor) if its an SP drive, walk away. should be a DP. while I believe you are under-powered and you wont win races. most likely the drive is running F4 or F5 props. top speed about 40 with the right prop(s) on...
  7. Scott Danforth

    1974 seawirl ranger merc Cruze 4cyl

    Napa has new bushings in-stock. one is about $5, one is about $8
  8. Scott Danforth

    What tools are "must haves" on the boat in your tool bag while keeping it light as possible ?

    in my pocket or the console on the boat, my cell phone and Tow Boat US number. in the ditch bag, a hand-held GPS, a hand-held VHF, some rope in the water-tight document box, a leatherman tool and a new distributor cap, rotor, and ignition module. in the front v-berth storage, prop wrenches...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Help with vibration from 1400-3500 RPM

    OP found the rubber deteriorated on his front mounts in post #19
  10. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    you already have the hole so your X-dimension is already set. at most you can only adjust the bolts up/down about 1/4"
  11. Scott Danforth

    1974 seawirl ranger merc Cruze 4cyl

    installing/adjusting points pull points out of package file the points install points in distributor make sure to oil the lube wick install new capacitor rough gap points with feeler gauge adjust with dwell meter while cranking the engine install cap and wires fire up engine and set timing.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    a 3000# boat on a 1200# trailer.
  13. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    foam never dries out the floor is always the last to rot. time to replace the stringers, transom and floor
  14. Scott Danforth

    Temperature gauge issues? Can't get a temp reading?

    stop over thinking it. use a hose clamp to secure a ground wire the the hex of the sensor, run the other end to a bolt. on all my sensors and light switches, I solder a lug on them to avoid grounding issues due to sealants and paint
  15. Scott Danforth

    Volvo 4.3L GXI-F Cam/Crank not lining up

    great summary.
  16. Scott Danforth

    carter mech fuel pump

    no, that is a chinese knock-off of the korean pump
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercury 60hp/Melted ground terminal.NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT!!?. I'm new to all of it but learning the hard way.Any help is appreciated.

    a contactor is what you are incorrectly calling a solenoid. a solenoid is a coild wound device used for mechanical movement. a contactor is a coil wound device for switching power.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Outboard cowl paint help

    what gun are you using? what tip? looks like the gun was not set right, not enough air
  19. Scott Danforth

    carter mech fuel pump

    the fuel pump is a carter unit sold to GM who sold it to Merc. why would someone pay $130 for the korean built siera one or the $200 carter one packaged in a mercruiser box. the same carter unit is available from 30 different vendors under $50 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-m6973
  20. Scott Danforth

    Water in cylinders

    run it hard to get some heat into the oil and the little bit of moisture should come out. if the oil gets more milky, you still have an issue
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