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  1. Scott Danforth

    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    If you bought pistons from a shop, have them supply the rings
  2. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild question

    There are only two carb kits for a 2300 marine. They differ by the base gasket. There is either a 350 CFM or 500 CFM carb Your 5.0 has the 500 CFM carb
  3. Scott Danforth

    Need some help just bought 96 chris craft

    Ford hasn't supported the marine industry since 1996. Most of the marine only parts quit being made back then. By 2005 or so the parts were NLA. The aftermarket supports the base engine. However none of the EFI parts or ignition parts are available
  4. Scott Danforth

    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    Volvo bought the long block from GM. GM had a few different sources for the piston assembly. There could have been a change. Are these new rings for old pistons?
  5. Scott Danforth

    Carb rebuild question

    Go here. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/searchable-holley-carb-list.771381/ Use the search function and look for your Holley list number. Most Holley carbs need only 5 gaskets, and a few other parts to rebuild Your Holley 2300 carb has 3 (as it's half a 4-barrel)
  6. Scott Danforth

    New boat owners leaving the hobby

    Not old ..... vintage and chrome like we are
  7. Scott Danforth

    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    Oops, lack of coffee this morning and sort of skimmed ADs answer The AQ271C is a 37 year old motor. Basically a 1987-1989 GM 350. Mehling was one of 3 or 4 supplies back then to GM. Not sure about Sealed Power which is mostly after market . Sealed power back in the late 80s was it's own...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    You have to file fit rings to get the gap you need. It's engine building 101.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Sea Fox 226 Commander Helm Question

    Many center consoles have the helm glued and screwed to the sole
  10. Scott Danforth

    no oil after cylinder head recondition

    a 2000 motor is a gen VI as you stated. its a priority main motor. since you replaced the pushrods, did you soak them in oil first (vertically) to pre-fill them? I will second the question on did you flush the oil passages to remove the water? if water sat long enough, it could have...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Harbor freight jack.

    I have had 4 or 5 HF jacks over the years. a 3-ton, a low profile aluminum, a few of their cheep 1.5 and 2 tons. they all work for about 15-20 years of abuse. one of them is so abused, I had to weld-up the pins from wear twice now. it may be tossed soon as the seals are starting to go.
  12. Scott Danforth

    454 dies over 1800RPM loaded

    anti-siphon fitting should be 1/4" npt to 3/8" hose possibly
  13. Scott Danforth

    Best buffing compound or cleaner wax

    Aqua buff 1000 and 2000 , followed by 3m finesse it There is also meguires cleaning wax
  14. Scott Danforth

    BEWARE of Faulty 87290A4 Thermostat Housing sold on Amazon!

    GLM is a will-fit component source. will it work.....dont know will it fit.....yes
  15. Scott Danforth

    Quadrajet Replacement Options

    the performer carb is not a marine carb
  16. Scott Danforth

    1981 Rinker 17 foot I/O open bow loose steering

    If the rack and pinion are sloppy, you need a new helm and cable Are you sure you are not fighting V-hull wander?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Notification not working

    the email notifications have been iffy for quite a while.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Paddleboard repair

    like any other fiberglass boat repair. however to keep the wood look and stripe will be a bit of a challenge. cut out the bad bits along the broken edges grind the top of the fiberglass to bevel use a 4# flotation foam to fill the dent where the crushed foam is put the pieces you cut out...
  19. Scott Danforth

    VP drive failed again ... 3rd replacement

    once every few months
  20. Scott Danforth

    Anchor Industries Deckette Pro 160 16 foot Specs

    the 20 foot anchor was sold with a 100hp merc. the 18 foot received a 65hp or 85 hp per the fiberglassics page for the 60's https://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=Anchor_Plastics in the 80's it looks like the 16' boat had a 125hp rating.
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