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  1. Scott Danforth

    2001crownline 238db

    with any fiberglass boat, if the floor is rotten, then the stringers and transom have long ago went. go here. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ look at links 14, 15, and 18 at the least
  2. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine won't start

    its never the coil (only about 2 out of a million suspected bad coils are ever bad). however a coil is easy to diagnose. My guess is the distributor is 180 degrees out.
  3. Scott Danforth

    4.3 mercruiser vortec issue

    I would be pulling both heads and pull the intake to find out what is wrong with the cam or lifter.
  4. Scott Danforth

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    the only way to tow a boat greater than 1400# dry weight (reference the math in post # 4) with the 2015 minivan in post #1..... is to drive down to Uhaul/Hertz/National/Etc and rent a truck with at least 5000# towing
  5. Scott Danforth

    1996 5.7LX EFI TBI Timing procedure

    650 RPM in gear in the water.... for non EFI motors However the Delco distributor on EFI motors must simply be installed correctly with the rotor mounted in the correct location when the motor is at TDC and the computer does the rest. there is a mark on the distributor
  6. Scott Danforth

    What oil should I use?

    dont overthink it. you need zinc in the flat tappet motor you have. as stated. get the rotella T4 15w-40 diesel motor oil.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Force 5HP replacement carburetor

    the aftermarket carbs have been primarily not worth even looking at as the quality is not there.
  8. Scott Danforth

    1st Boat

    thats understandable....everyone that is looking at their first boat just wants to do something, whether it is fishing, sitting at a sand bar, or pulling the kids around on a tube. however unlike your car, when a boat breaks down, it can be serious, where in a car you just pull over and there...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Vin number on a trailer

    vin would have been on a sticker on the trailer.
  10. Scott Danforth

    1999 Crestliner 2050 Sportfish transom raising

    Just like replacing a transom. You can't simply add material. You must remove the old transom wood and then build back at a higher height
  11. Scott Danforth

    153 head on a 181

    1991 and later motor is a new design using a 4" bore of the 5.7, a 1-piece RMS, and the 168 tooth flywheel The same base motor was sold by GM. The various HP ratings were simply tuning.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Sadly a lot of motors will suddenly be for sale.

    Caller: am I insured if my car hit wildlife insurance company: depends, what did you hit? Caller: 2 grouper and a flounder
  13. Scott Danforth

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

    Debond marine formula. However post #6 is half the cost
  14. Scott Danforth

    153 head on a 181

    There are two valve sizes that I know of. Would have to spelunk around inliners for more information
  15. Scott Danforth

    Sadly a lot of motors will suddenly be for sale.

    Just saw a car hauler with a bunch of Mercedes and BMWs on it. Salt crystals around the door seals....
  16. Scott Danforth

    153 head on a 181

    you can. some of the 3.0's came with 2.5 heads. not much changed in the heads when they stroked it until after 1990
  17. Scott Danforth

    1988 ski supreme

    blower motor will be either a 3" or 4" start with what is there and then get the same. bilge pump may be a lowly 500 GPH or 800 GPH pump. I would go with a 1200 GPH pump myself.
  18. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec Mercruiser..lots of questions

    Northeast Canada? Northeast US? Northeast UK?
  19. Scott Danforth

    Hurricane Helene

    Snead island isnt that big....
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