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  1. Scott Danforth

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    agreed
  2. Scott Danforth

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    TPMS is mandated on all cars 2007 and newer vehicles under 10,000 because the average driver was driving with near flat tires because they didnt know that you had to check air pressure backup cameras were mandated on all 2018 and newer vehicles under 10,000# because the average person didnt look...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Starting a 1974 Tri-Hull Restoration, it's a Stryker Mark IV model. Need help with any information or an owners manual.

    without tabbing the floor to the sides, basically, the floor and hull are two separate pieces, not one wholistic fiberglass structure.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Manifold/riser 3.0 mercruiser

    the engine exhaust pressure will hold water back if the riser to SWL height is high enough if your boat is heavier than it should be, waster can enter if your riser gasket is compromised, water can enter via the exhaust ports like mentioned above if the winterization wasnt done right, the...
  5. Scott Danforth

    V/P Duo Prop. Would going from F5 to F6....

    with a 1.95:1 duo prop drive and 6000# with a 7.4 liter you should be in the F4 range, maybe an F5. with a 5.7, you would be in the F3 range with a higher ratio its what ever prop set you can get to WOT at. that is 5000 RPM with the throttle pinned to the console.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    lamination of the same stuff you made the transom, stringers, etc. out of
  7. Scott Danforth

    4.3 diesling

    dieseling is caused by a few things running rich, causing carbon buildup timing being too far advanced motor running hot check timing., use an IR thermometer and check temp also, if you shut them down hot (just coming in from a long run), they will diesel. let it idle for a few minutes.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Steering Fluid vs ATF

    I would use motor oil myself. SAE 30
  9. Scott Danforth

    Best rust loosening material

    The pallets out sheet metal cam on was 8' wide and 20 feet long.
  10. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Hey Ted, could always add superchargers to the 6.2's and switch to surface drives...... here is the Arneson Bravo conversion page. https://arneson-industries.com/bravo-conversion
  11. Scott Danforth

    Best rust loosening material

    I know a guy that not only re-used the nails he pulled from pallets, he used the wood too..... and built a garage with it. his only expense was time, windows, siding and shingles.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Best rust loosening material

    Kroil or better yet, mix 50% acetone with 50% ATF. if you just want to remove rust, oxalic acid mixed in a paste. then put a wet cloth over it to keep it moist.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    Joe, your like congress trying to justify their spending...... LOL
  14. Scott Danforth

    Had a heck of a day

    you could have been at work.
  15. Scott Danforth

    SX-A Gear Oil Screw

    impact driver like shown. with a BIG hammer.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Water intrusion at the cockpit drains.

    The rubber flaps will last about 15 years
  17. Scott Danforth

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    My experience with traction control and yaw control is that it cuts power when I need it most...... at least a half dozen times it nearly killed me..... applying brakes in the middle of a double roundabout because I entered it at 40mph vs 15 and there was a bit of understeer or because there is...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Adjust or replace key ignition? Key only comes out in ON position.

    buy a new ignition switch
  19. Scott Danforth

    Found some rocks with my prop...

    I would get another same...... as you said, the juice isnt worth the squeeze. dont you have $4000 worth of rims on your Ranger?
  20. Scott Danforth

    Found some rocks with my prop...

    get your current prop trued up. I hit the only rock in Sand Bay almost 15 years ago. was in 6 feet of water, hit a 5 foot diameter rock. took out prop hub and 1 blade on one prop, and a blade on the other prop. came in with the boat shaking like a dog passing a peach pit.
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