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  1. Scott Danforth

    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    it only took a weekend to pull the vega motor and install a Buick V6 or an SBC
  2. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

  3. Scott Danforth

    Sanded fiberglass...now what

    You sanded thru the gel. So your choice is to re-gel, or use the barrier coat and a good 2-part paint
  4. Scott Danforth

    Is There a Repair Kit for Corrosion on the Gymbal Housing?

    this? https://www.sterndrive.cc/product/Fits-Mercruiser-Gen-II-Cobra-Conversion-Kit.html?srsltid=AfmBOor7bndgoJnUkTxuurkEAcdLDwQwRTvLeHR7v4JQC6_44tfB2Q3h
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 496 MAG Refresh Thread

    put in a 3/4" bolt and straighten the bore.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Pre engine pull, winterization

    he doesnt have the room for too much more. however a blower on top the 4.3.....
  7. Scott Danforth

    Pre engine pull, winterization

    you store your boat on a lift about 20 feet from shore. could just be salt air and condensation in the combustion chambers could be a bit of reversion at idle coming into the lift because the 4.3 is on the raged edge of reversion cold be you have a leaky issue.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Engine part supplier for South Africa

    Rutherford Marine is listed as the sole distributor for mercury and mercruiser in south africa based on google search elegen parts and durban services are listed as the volvo penta distributors based on google search
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 888

    not sure on how large the boat is, however check your compression. all cylinders should be above 135psi and within 10 psi of each other. your RPM and speed would indicate either your motor is tired or your boat is really really heavy in which you are way over-pitched. why did you go with a...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Pre engine pull, winterization

    looks like salt.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Best slip on shoes?

    business casual is slacks, polo, belt, matching shoes and socks. marine business casual is shorts, fishing shirt, boat shoes
  12. Scott Danforth

    repowering 2006 Chaparral volvo 5.7 with stroker.

    between 1996 and 2000, all GM trucks uses the L32 Small Block Chevy. after that, the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks used the LS motor, and the 8.1 liter big block. some of the vans continued with the SBC until 2004 boats continued to use the small block until 2014 when GM industrial motors...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Bone headed move - put the plug in with 3M 4200

    pretty sure he replace the whole garboard assembly about a page back
  14. Scott Danforth

    Best slip on shoes?

    'cus your a tourist?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 2.5 or 3.0 winterization

    if you dont drain it out, it will bust. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/winterizing-inboard-and-i-o.770207/
  16. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    settled on this unit for the Fiat. now to package it.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Need to reduce ventilation

    cost you nothing but a bit of time and some sealant to drop the motor down a hole and try
  18. Scott Danforth

    repowering 2006 Chaparral volvo 5.7 with stroker.

    You can't get the salt out of the motor. Even baking the block and heads. Good news is the 1996 and later L31 V8 was in tens of millions of 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks. So for about $350 (was $150 pre COVID) you can get a running core at a pick a part yard
  19. Scott Danforth

    Pre engine pull, winterization

    Valve leak if oil doesn't change the numbers Drain the water jacket, pull the motor, oil the ports and cylinders, and kick it under the bench for winter
  20. Scott Danforth

    repowering 2006 Chaparral volvo 5.7 with stroker.

    You still need to get the block and heads
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