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  1. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner 175 to 170 conversion

    There have been several I/O to OB conversions on Iboats over the years. Very few completed, non were happy with the results unless they used a pod I agree to sell it and buy what you want. Even if you gave away your current boat, buying an OB boat will be less $ than a conversion
  2. Scott Danforth

    If you're wondering if your anti siphon valve is stuck, or clogged, here's a test....

    All the AS valves have a number on them. That is the vacuum that they open. Make sure you know the number when testing
  3. Scott Danforth

    Possible binnacles and gauges - 2017 Yamaha F150XCA

    You need the boat side harness that goes between
  4. Scott Danforth

    A question for Mercury outboard techs

    I can reach out to a few engineers I still know at Merc this coming week. However the 600hp motor is a variant of the LS motor and the I/Os of Mercruiser are a variant of the SBC, but the fuel system and storage requirements would be the same They do have different engineering teams, and they...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Float bags for small bow boats?

    Just use foam
  6. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    Huh?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    I use sturdy built trailer (they have a local store)
  8. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    You will need a UV light and the special glasses. I got mine from an auto store about 30 years ago, Amazon has them for about $10
  9. Scott Danforth

    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Speedy recovery Sam
  10. Scott Danforth

    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    I just checked prices at my local trailer place's web site. $317 for a pinched axle and hubs
  11. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    Put some die in the system. Find out where the leak is
  12. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    The compressor locked up, so the compressor needed replacement Every time you open the system, you replace the H block and the drier (in the condenser on the truck) The condenser in the truck is a 2-pass so they can not be flushed. So have to replaced. The lines and evap core can be...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    Those axle stubs are shot. Your choices are cut off the old axle stubs and weld in new ones, making sure they are aligned Or buy a new axle A new axle is easier and less expensive
  14. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    Finished up today Used a gallon of acetone and a can of flush to clean the glitter fairy dust from the hoses and evap core The acetone swelled the seals in the cheap Amazon blow gun in the flush kit Did all GM parts for warranty reasons, even though there are better built condensers out...
  15. Scott Danforth

    photographs......film vs digital.

    grew up with the 126 cartridge cameras (because they were cheap and fit in the pocket) in the 80's along with 35mm cameras. Had an uncle that was a member of the local photo club since he was a teen, a cousin followed and did photography for the local news paper. old single use flash bulbs...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Timing tab deteriorated

    If you want to find TDC accurately, you need a piston stop and degree wheel. That is engine 101
  17. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo out drive thumping

    CV joints are longer. Not really any more expensive
  18. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    Currently raining....... Out of nowhere Glitter fairy dust from the evap coil Cleaning out the lines (first flush) Misc photos of tear-down Wire brushed the melted rubber off the damper, then hit the damper with a rattle can of paint Have 2 new condensers thanks to Amazon...
  19. Scott Danforth

    question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky

    Hey guys, stay on topic
  20. Scott Danforth

    Resurfacing marine plywood decking

    I would not use CCA pressure treatment anything anywhere near aluminum without a plastic barrier such as phenolic G10 sheet dap weldwood for carpet glue.
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