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  1. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser decals

    sketch what you want and take it to your local sign shop
  2. Scott Danforth

    Best hitch protector?

    a lock keeps honest men honest. it will not stop a thief. you could do a boot as well as a lockable pintle draw bar. for my RV and the Rogue, I have a lock that goes in the hitch, as well as I cable lock the wheels to the axle. it wont stop them, hopefully it slows them down enough they move...
  3. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    isnt crossing the streams bad?
  4. Scott Danforth

    How often to replace points ignition?

    the only reason to service points every spring is the film of corrosion that forms on the contacts over the winter when the boat sits for 6-8 months. if it wasnt for that, points will probably go 3+ years on a boat prior to needing servicing due to normal contact erosion and cam block wear...
  5. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    for the 5.3, I am going total luddite build on this one. basically 100+ year old technology that is still with us today vs the electronic-du-jour that will not be around next year. controlling the suck-squish-bang-blow in a manor that will remain relevant next year as well as 2050 Induction...
  6. Scott Danforth

    A friend needs a new below deck fuel tank. It's the belly style I believe.

    West marine prices are double of dedicated marine supply houses. save money, buy from the tank manufacturers or the supply houses I would not go down from an 80 gallon tank.
  7. Scott Danforth

    How often to replace points ignition?

    Points need to be serviced every spring File, gap, set dwell, set timing Replace only when the contacts are beyond servicing. About ever 15-20 years
  8. Scott Danforth

    7.5 mercury comet/lightening setting 30 years

    No. there are enough sights like AOMCI and old mercs with real mercury manuals. Clymer, haynes, seloc manuals all have wrong information
  9. Scott Danforth

    7.5 mercury comet/lightening setting 30 years

    raw water impeller (need to measure your driveshaft BEFORE you order the raw water kit, as the small mercs use either one of two diameter drive shafts .438" or .456". may need a carb kit service the lower unit - seals, oil, etc.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Time for Riser & Manifold > VP or Barr?

    Barr is the casting house that VP uses
  11. Scott Danforth

    aluminum wheels stuck to hub

    Rotate tires every 5000-10000 miles Antisieze on the hubs ( just don't put it on the brake rotors)
  12. Scott Danforth

    gas odor only when underway

    Would help to know if this is a newer boat, an older boat, I/O or O/B, portable tank or in-hull tank
  13. Scott Danforth

    AD31P Overheating

    My guess the two hoses are swapped
  14. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Mid rise Victor jr clone and Holley HP830 fits. The motor sits 2" lower thanks to the smaller flywheel housing
  15. Scott Danforth

    AD31P Overheating

    check for flow. check the sea **** was the raw water pump serviced?
  16. Scott Danforth

    Failed exhaust flappers

    The factory did thousands of hours of testing. Why not just use factory parts?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Dash got ripped out!

    I personally like analog gauges as you can see all engine functions at a 1 second glance vs having to take your eyes off the horizon and stare at a monitor to read and comprehend the data from vessel view
  18. Scott Danforth

    Went electric

    and ridgid...... all TTI out of China.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Went electric

    European or African?
  20. Scott Danforth

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    the wood may need sealant if the transom shield has 5200 on it, you may need some debond 5015 https://www.westmarine.com/debond-marine-formula-adhesive-sealant-remover-12222295.html the last glued in transom shield I removed, I used plastic window wedges, debond and a flexible razor
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