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  1. Scott Danforth

    Acculift MQ 347 PJ 24037Q engine hatch lift motor

    any linear actuator can be replaced by other brands need pin to pin length closed need stroke length need force However the best thing. Call Chaparral and talk to their customer service. Chap is still in business making boats every day. Chap switched to Linak a while back. they probably have...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Need a Winter Project.

    The Gen 1 is 1954 to 1985 the Gen 2 is the LT1 (1992 - 1996 with reverse water flow) the Vortec is just a Gen 1 head with the Gen 2 combustion chamber the Gen 3 is the LS's (1997 - 2007) the Gen 4 is the LS's (2007-2013) the Gen 5 is the LT's (2014 - )
  3. Scott Danforth

    Need a Winter Project.

    Gen 1
  4. Scott Danforth

    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    New or used or in the middle of a restoration......... boats always seam to have lists dont they.
  5. Scott Danforth

    1970 River Queen Houseboat new owner here!

    this is a major issue
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 350 ignition timing, and speed / RPM

    arent you closer to China than we are? :D :D :p
  7. Scott Danforth

    Need a Winter Project.

    fiberglass or steel? Gen III or LT1 or LT3? inquiring minds would like to know
  8. Scott Danforth

    Installed trim tabs this year.. noticed some moisture in wood.. Help!

    any penetration into the transom wood from the inside or outside can leak water into the wood. typical places: garboard plug thru-hull fittings screws pitot tube mounting screws wet foam (wicking from other places)
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 350 ignition timing, and speed / RPM

    just looked it up, they are a bit more now....https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20713A-Digital-Tachometer-Contact/dp/B000I5LDVC/ !@#$!@#$%!@#$!@# covid prices
  10. Scott Danforth

    Paint recommendations - fresh water, marina slip

    If your old paint is adhering good, I would scuff and shoot vs removing completely . if you remove, you must chemically etch, use an etching primer, then a 2-part epoxy
  11. Scott Danforth

    Speedo size for 1976 cvx16

    there are only 3 sizes of tach's, 2" (actuall 2-1/16") 3" (actual 3-3/8") and 5" (actual 5") the most common is the 3'
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 350 ignition timing, and speed / RPM

    Chris, should be center bolts (starting in 1987) however motor could be a 1986 (perimeter and 2-piece RMS). hope it isnt a left over '85 (perimeter, 1-piece RMS)
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 350 ignition timing, and speed / RPM

    I use an $11 laser tach. on my 3rd one as the other two got hit by belts / flywheel teeth. however any excuse to buy new tools is always a good excuse
  14. Scott Danforth

    Old ford 302 no spark

    with points..... set dwell first set timing second set idle speed third dwell changes with point wear timing changes with dwell change idle speed changes with timing changes This annual adjustment is the only downside to points type ignition
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 350 ignition timing, and speed / RPM

    you could bump the base timing up to about 10 However verify your tach first. if your numbers are right, your at 7% prop slip which is fantastic However I am betting your tach is off a bit and you are at 4400
  16. Scott Danforth

    Christmas lights!

    try florida sunshine. light sets that lasted 20+ years in Wisconsin winters from November 15 thru March 15 lasted 4 years in Florida (from November 26 thru January 1) and all the molded plastic bits are brittle/cracked/weathered
  17. Scott Danforth

    4 hours of Bottom Time!

    Blew beer out my nose.....
  18. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    we are all here to help you off the ledge...... or to push you over......
  19. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    you can get about 270-280hp at the crank (250-260 prop) out of a 305 vortec with a 4 barrel. for TBI, about 230hp at the crank (210 prop) you need MPI to get 250-260 prop Agree with AD, leave as is. most you can bore an SBC is .06 (with sonic checking the walls)
  20. Scott Danforth

    1970 River Queen Houseboat new owner here!

    congrats on project ownership. I agree with AD, the lack of fuel probably means it hasnt moved in a long long long time. it either has twins or divorced throttle/gear controls. my concern is if they are I/O's, what condition are the drives in? to find out that and the condition of the hull...
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