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  1. Scott Danforth

    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    its a bilge pump discharge fitting. doesnt really matter much on that, however the hose bends easier with the fitting clocked
  2. Scott Danforth

    Does my GL-5 75W90 need to be official?

    I use amsoil marine gear lube.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Is this repairable for safe use on the lake?

    with a bit of bracing, a come-along, and a dead blow hammer, you can get most of that out of there.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    sawzall with a long flexible blade or an oscilating tool.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    liquid project enhancer is never added to the project unless you use it as a gauge of time...... as in that is a 2-beer project or a 6-beer project.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Who was asking about a keel guard?

    from the search function
  7. Scott Danforth

    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    clock the discharge fitting to about 2 oclock vs the 12 you have it at.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Ignition sparks as soon as starter stops cranking

    classic symptom of bad key switch. confirm with your test meter that you have power to the purple wire during cranking. if yes, keep looking, if no, buy a new key switch.
  9. Scott Danforth

    2 stroke longevity?

    been on my amazon gift wish list for about 4 years....... family thinks Im nuts. Also have burning tire rubber sent..... (reminds me of staging) Just need the "grenaded the block and now the windshield is covered in oil" scent
  10. Scott Danforth

    Prop Swap opinions...

    Prop for your normal load (heavy). That will be under propped for running light
  11. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7

    Your choice. $15 and 45 minutes worth of work. $300 and 30 minutes worth of work
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7

    Just buy a ring gear for $15 from any auto parts store
  13. Scott Danforth

    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    Nowhere near enough grinding. Should have gone another 2-3 mm deeper and about 8" out
  14. Scott Danforth

    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    Got a pic of how far you ground down before tabbing last time? Most people stop grinding too soon
  15. Scott Danforth

    Timing mod: running or not running engine

    It's up to you. Next you will be thinking OB conversions
  16. Scott Danforth

    Boats from work.

    Burgers are the worst, need ultra calm water to not get grease slinging from the shallow grease catch pan
  17. Scott Danforth

    Timing mod: running or not running engine

    I set dwell while cranking (cap of), and then rough in the timing, and adjust with motor idling. It's what was taught many years ago in highschool autos
  18. Scott Danforth

    Amana Fridge

    Defrost heater element?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Using hose adaptor on pivot cap

    No and yes
  20. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    New switch came in. On my trucks, there is a Schroeder valve. Threw the pressure gauges on the system before. About 50 psi low on high side Swapped switch, added a few OZ of freon to get the pressure up to 250 (90 degrees) and it's been running and cooling for an hour
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