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  1. Scott Danforth

    Omc 4.3? What did i buy?

    adjustable valve train is as simple as pulling the studs and modifying for ARP thread in studs.
  2. Scott Danforth

    2015 350mag known issues?

    Properly maintained, no issues. Not maintained, who knows. Buying used is all about condition condition condition
  3. Scott Danforth

    Not sure if this is real, but it sure is cool

    Been around a while. There is also pics of an all-white combo with red upholstery floating around. Back when designers had soul
  4. Scott Danforth

    Gel coat damage on transom

    Stand back and take pics of the whole transom. It may be a simple fix, however gel should not separate like that.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Omc 4.3? What did i buy?

    here is some light reading. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/complete-history-of-the-4-3-liter-with-casting-numbers.693935/ the block casting numbers "14088553" you have indicate its a 1986 block. as Scott06 pointed out above, flat tappet motor makes less power than the roller motors and...
  6. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling a riser with questions about condition w pics

    according to this pic. you need to replace them.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Flybridge windshield 85 36’ mainship aft cabin

    Taylor Made Systems. the people that made your boat windows to begin with here is a link to their aftermarket side of the business. https://boatwindshieldrepair.com/
  8. Scott Danforth

    Fuel thread sealant

    loc-tite thread sealant fuel connections are not a make every day thing unless you have a quick disconnect fitting. the threaded connections get sealed with thread sealant (and that can include teflon tap)
  9. Scott Danforth

    Fixing Up Boat Help

    buying a used boat for cheap is like buying a rusted hulk from a junk yard and trying to make it a daily driver. remember, the prior owner quit running the boat for a reason. the dash looks like it has sat outside in the elements for at least 20 years assume the transom, stringers and floor...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    the videos were with 18" long elbows. at about 750 RPM, there was enough vacuum during the overlap cycle to pull the water vapor back in. it filled the exhaust manifolds up with water, just idling on the crate. I went with side exit exhaust. since I could no-longer use the captains call...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Removing remnants of elbow to manifold gasket on still attached manifold

    Worst case, shop vac the debris
  12. Scott Danforth

    Fuel burn with 5.7 LX mercruiser, 24' Boat

    OEM kit about $40
  13. Scott Danforth

    Name this boat

    Going to name the boat "giant floating suckhole for cash currently sitting on a trailer" Seriously, expect to spend a minimum of $10,000 to restore it. $3k on the hull, $2k on the interior, $1-2k on the motor, $1-2k on the drive, and $1-2k on misc ( trailer, cabin, wiring, lights, etc). You...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Electrical problem after doing something dumb

    If you are not mechanically inclined or electrically savvy like you say, take it to your local marine mechanic
  15. Scott Danforth

    Flybridge windshield 85 36’ mainship aft cabin

    Is the windshield flat or curved? If flat, your local glass shop or local plastic shop If curved......sell a kidney or take out a second mortgage and call TMS
  16. Scott Danforth

    Older 25 HP 2 Stroke

    when was the last time the impeller was changed. look for signs of overheating
  17. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    then find a boat newer than 15 years old. I have slow speed video of the cam on my BBC pulling in water vapor from 12 feet behind the collector. I had to go with a custom H-pipe and water-jacketed exhaust in order to run my mufflers.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon Boathouse

    here you go
  19. Scott Danforth

    2021 Divisional Weekend

    so....... do I root for the Pack...... or the Bucs....... either way, will be drinking a few during the game.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    the rogue would be a nice boat....:D...... however you will most likely need to rebuild the transom, rear foam boxes and, bulkhead just forward of the motor and the stringers in between.
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