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  1. Scott Danforth

    Trim Limit setting. 20deg?

    I think the A1G2 dimension was 21.5 The MC1 has a different measurement. Refer to the manual
  2. Scott Danforth

    Regal Surf Propeller

    Just Google volvo IPS propeller Check Regal if they even published anything regarding a manual
  3. Scott Danforth

    Stringer question

    it lasted nearly 50+ years with wood think about that statement. If you have to replace it, just put wood in it, it will last another 50+ years
  4. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    history lesson on the "vortec" name. for many years, GM (and many others) did not want to pay royalties to Sir Harry Ricardo for the better combustion chamber shape used today. Vortec was a sales name given to the V6 about 1985 when the 4.3 was released. as Scott mentioned, the heads came in...
  5. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    cool little Fiat
  6. Scott Danforth

    Trim Limit setting. 20deg?

    you know there is a specific dimension called out in the manual to set the trim limit to.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Fuel tank

    Look for the fuel tank inspection hatch
  8. Scott Danforth

    Trim Limit setting. 20deg?

    I think it's closer to 4 degrees per u-joint. So on a double card on joint, +8 up to -8 down
  9. Scott Danforth

    Clamp Ring Seals

    Yes, you bottom the ring out on the PDS Bolts should be 4-5" long and have half of it threaded
  10. Scott Danforth

    Electric wiring question

    Poorly designed charger, or designed to blow when someone wires it wrong
  11. Scott Danforth

    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    The wood looks like it dried out and delaminated. I would get some 3/4" exterior grade plywood, laminate two pieces together to make a new transom and be back on the water by the weekend
  12. Scott Danforth

    Replacement gauges for a 2003 Crownline 230BR

    Gauge diameters of 2-1/16", 2-5/8", 3-3/8" and 5" are the common sizes. These are called 2", 2-5/8", 3" and 5" If it's listed as a 4", it is a 3-3/8" gauge with an over-sized bezel that measures 4" on the outside 2-1/16" gauge, also referred to a 2" or 52mm has a 2-3/8" OD bezel The 2-5/8"...
  13. Scott Danforth

    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    the 7.5 and 9.8 only differed by the carb. PSI was 120 ish on my 9.8's run some ring-free thru the motor first to see if the compression comes back
  14. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Did you get a marine gasket set?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Exhaust Boots Install

    spray simple green or 409 for impellers, KY jelly
  16. Scott Danforth

    1981 Citation Marquis restoration...

    Italian Riva's are probably the best example of a boat built with quality and pride. the second would probably be Hinkley made up in Maine. however unobtainable by anyone but the top 1%
  17. Scott Danforth

    Conversion

    Most importantly, distributors with vacuum advance are not spark suppressed and J1971 compliant https://forums.iboats.com/media/boat-on-fire-jpg.79503/
  18. Scott Danforth

    Filet Table Engine Cover

    I wouldn't use wood, or anything as heavy as oak. Use a 1/2" piece of starboard, make a raised lip around the sides like a tray.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1981 Citation Marquis restoration...

    There would be no profit in making a boat perfect back then. Your boat was designed to last no more than 15 years and it's now 45 years old. So good enough was really good enough Today, they have CNC cut material and molded stringer tubs. However the boats are still slapped together as fast...
  20. Scott Danforth

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Then it's not needed
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