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  1. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Parts...parts...parts.... I now own Mark IV oil pan that doesn't fit a gen 6 block. I also own a long water pump where I need a short water pump. Now have parts on CL, and looking for the parts I need. Next thing to get my hands on are the SBC to BBC adapter brackets similar to the mail...
  2. Scott Danforth

    VP 740A engine damper (coupler) alternative

    So I am still gathering parts for the BBC upgrade to the boat. I started looking at the dampers. my old SBC had a triangular damper plate retained with 3 screws. the VP 740's had a round unit with larger springs, retained by all 6 screws. That was P/N 856346 which is NLA. Does anyone know if...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Why we bond and use zincs

    When a picture is worth 1000 words. this is what happens to stainless when zincs are not maintained in a marina everything below the waterline is gone... I do not have the history of the boat, however believe its a 2002/2003 vintage
  4. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Haven't posted in a bit on this project, the kitchen remodel has taken precedence. Today scored big. Killer deal on NOS Corsa exhaust kit. Still vascilating between 468 and 496. This article is using the air gap intake, cam, heads, etc that I am using...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Anyone ever successfully reason with your Admiral? Just venting

    So, earlier this year, sold the SBC out of the boat to make funds for the BBC project. Admiral says, the boat could wait, need to spend a bit of $ on house issues. No problem, so we divert funds, paint the lanai, entry way, and spend a bit on college fees for the stepson. All good, tax return...
  6. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Well, Here are photos of the motor being loaded, and the engine hoist as well. (photos lost because photobucket execs lost their mind) drove 3 hours thru the white "stuff" to get to dry concrete. Drove about 20 hours before handing the wheel over to my Aunt to get some sleep. Got home...
  7. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    So, I have now been up for 37 hours. Went to work, then drive straight up to the land of Beer and Cheese. Will also be attending Grandmas funeral. Sis was supposed to pick up the motor, however the ecm in her truck decided to go TU. So, had the salvage yard strip off most of the stuff I won't...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser BBC dipstick

    can someone tell me the part number of the dipstick that comes on Mercruiser 454's with oil pan 47552. picked up an oilpan, windage tray, and dipstick tube for the project, however the dipstick is missing. Thanks in advance.
  9. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Going to get this decal for the boat.
  10. Scott Danforth

    TOOLS EXPLAINED BY AN ENGINEER

    Have this list above my workstation at my desk. thought I would share TOOLS EXPLAINED BY AN ENGINEER To the uninitiated, the workshop can be an intimidating place, full of tools you may not know what to do with. To help, here's a helpful explanation of common tools and their uses. DRILL PRESS...
  11. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Thanks Bondo, however pretty sure he would be asking more than the admiral will allow. Talked to the CL guy on the 8.1 marine. It's a 2007, motor hydrolocked due to leaking riser. They pulled the motor vs even pulling the plugs. Then let it sit for 8 months. Even at $500, thinking it's too much...
  12. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Tail_Gunner here a are pictures from this afternoon currently still in the middle of uploading. Cast Crank (very rusty) Forged Rods Flat top pistons (very cruddy) Head Castings 14081045 Block Casting 14015445 heavy cast iron intake flywheel/clutch parts in a bucket 2-bolt block Heads come...
  13. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    yes, except mine is red faded to pink and doesnt have the center trip rails on the bow I am also missing the two filler cushions for the aft.
  14. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Mods, feel free to move this into the VP section if you want, however its not repair, or a problem...... its a goal for more smiles:D So, been wanting to build a 383 stroker SBC for the boat for a long time (since I bought the boat) This will be added to the links here...
  15. Scott Danforth

    I pour sugar in my gas tank to keep the ethanol from freezing

    I pour sugar in my gas tank to keep the ethanol from freezing during winter just sayin..... Saw it on another forum and thought we need a bit of levity here..... and for all you that do not know better, ethanol doesnt freeze, and sugar in the fuel system is bad
  16. Scott Danforth

    Bahama Cruise

    The Admiral booked a Bahama cruise for us next week. Any iBoaters going to be in the Bahama's Tuesday will be in Grand Bahamas, Wednesday in Nassau, Thursday on Great Stirrup Cay
  17. Scott Danforth

    question on Merc 9.8 waterpump

    putting the 9.8 back together, pulled the waterpump out, and there is this hole in the upper pump housing. my guess its a pressure relief. should I leave it, or should I plug it off with JB weld.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Just wondering...... Anyone else....

    .....have dogs with bad gas. I mean clear the room and check the carpet for a gift bad. sitting in the office, checking emails, looking over iBoats, checking out a few hot rod projects on a few other forums, and one of the two dogs laying in the room let out a foul stench so bad the other got...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Merc 9.8 go-fast mods

    starting to get ready to put my 1984 9.8 back together for the wooster hellion project. its a stock 9.8 electric start with the WMB-1 carb. compression is good. I had the motor running just to make sure it ran just prior to pulling the power head off and stripping the motor down. Now is the...
  20. Scott Danforth

    12hp Gale mfg (Goodyear branded) motor in salt water? brackish water?

    So my dad is coming down this weekend. he called me up and asked if I wanted the boat (his 14' tinny with a 12hp Gale, trolling motor, depth finder, etc.) and said he hasnt used it since I winterized it for him 4 years ago. He already has it hooked to the car, tires inflated and bearings...
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