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  1. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Post the block casting number and the head casting numbers
  2. Scott Danforth

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    If it's a 1996-2000 block. The pad is there, not machined It can be machined with a mill. I would try a bastard file and a die grinder if it was a pinch Been running the carter universal marine fuel pump for years
  3. Scott Danforth

    stripped SX-A (3L VP) dipstick threads

    3/8-16 Thread-sert
  4. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    need a pic of the cheshire smile...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Hey y'all

    Welcome aboard the two types of turkey hunting I am familiar with.... first type.... Dad hitting them with his truck and me pulling turkey bits from the grill and radiator second type.... them eating around the bird feeder and having them 30 feet from the back door.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Starter electrical connection

    its not the key, its a bad power connection giving you fits start at the batteries with a wire brush or 150 grit and shine up every power connection between the batteries to the helm. both power AND ground. then seal the connection with marine electrical varnish. if any of the cables are...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Blue Star Transom Corner Cap?

    there are generic semi-tailored fabricated corner caps that are about $60 per side out there. they take some hammer and dolly work on some boats to get to fit, but that is an alternative. since blue star went away over 6 decades ago, the chance of finding a corner cap is less likely than...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Blue Star Transom Corner Cap?

    To 3D print that out of AlSi10Mg would require a good 3D scan or CAD model, and about $500
  9. Scott Danforth

    DP Drives - Strike Protection?

    Did a rock strike with a DP290a. Back in 2012. Lost 2 blades (one off each prop) folded 3 more over. And the drive kicked up. Came in with a bad vibration at just below planing speed It did bend the reverse latch . 2 new props a d some minor repairs and all was good
  10. Scott Danforth

    Really dry around here

    We are about 15" low with regards to rainfall this year on top of last years drought/rainfall deficit We are as dry as a popcorn fart. Hopefully the next few days of rain will help Regarding swimming and alligators, most locals don't think twice about swimming. It's the water moccasins...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Blue Star Transom Corner Cap?

    Ebay, marketplace, and post in AOMCI Other than that, make one
  12. Scott Danforth

    dp-c shafts and gears still available?

    With proper maintenance the DP drive is bulletproof
  13. Scott Danforth

    dp-c shafts and gears still available?

    No, not new but you can get rebuilt drives for a fair amount of money There used to be a conversion transom shield kit about 25-30 years ago that was available to swap to a new SX or Mercruiser drive, but that kit was only available for a really short time, and really pricey. the last I saw...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Service manual help

    Missed the number in post 1. 14092360 are peanut ports. 122 cc chambers and about 230 cc intake runners. They are not a high RPM head
  15. Scott Danforth

    Service manual help

    Post a link to the cam. Is it a marine cam? Need the valve timing. Which heads? Oval ports or rectangular?
  16. Scott Danforth

    Service manual help

    Use the block casting to determine if you have a Mk4 block or a Gen V block Mk 4 361959 or 1401544 Gen V 10114182 To look up casting numbers, go here https://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm Being 1988 per the serial number makes it a Mk 4, 2- piece block As indicated above, make sure the cam you...
  17. Scott Danforth

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    We need a pic of the smile when you launch. Bet you can eat a banana sideways
  18. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon Questions: Jacking it up while on trailer? & What's this called?

    Jack it up from the deck, not the tubes Your bunk trailer only works because it supports the whole tube
  19. Scott Danforth

    Solar chargi g

    Depends..... How often do you head out? Is the boat stored outside or inside? How low do the batteries get? Any parasitic loads? Our RV has a 250 watt panel and keeps two group 27 batteries charged. We use it at least once a month You could always set up a 2-bank or 3-bank noco charger and...
  20. Scott Danforth

    why I still prefer gauges in my cars

    I once drove from UW Whitewater to downtown Milwaukee in the late 80s with a thermostat that pushed the plunger thru the brace. Used the heater to keep the motor cool. We would drive for about 10 minutes until the temp was about 220 then coast, allow to cool for 20 minutes, repeat. Drove the...
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