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  1. Scott Danforth

    383 build requirements

    2-bolt will be fine in a boat. regarding the used block. if you are going to stroke it, make sure to clearance it before all the other machine work and after the mag test. this is where you can save money if you do it yourself. remember to zero deck (helps with quench) and align hone the...
  2. Scott Danforth

    383 build requirements

    My only issue with teh GM crate motor is the mediocre cam, -0.020 deck height and 4-valve relief cast pistons. which leaves a bit of power on the table. for about the same price you can build one with a fatter torque curve and a bit more top end using the correct parts and that is starting...
  3. Scott Danforth

    383 build requirements

    There hasn't been a new Q-jet for over 35 years. I personally like Holley carbs. The Edelbrock has been mediocre at best based on my own personal experience. My 350 came from VP with a 715cfm Holley when it was new back in 1988. VP used the Q-jet on lower output motors. However the carb...
  4. Scott Danforth

    383 build requirements

    You will need closer to 700 cfm. LCQ style pistons. 0.041 quench
  5. Scott Danforth

    3 trips out 2 ignition modules went bad

    What brand of distributor did you buy
  6. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I hate automatics....
  7. Scott Danforth

    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    as an FYI, the rock guard I had made for the front window of the RV trailer is held on with 2 sail tracks and snaps in the corners. it holds on at 85mph
  8. Scott Danforth

    83 Chevy SB crack repair...braze or JB Weld?

    people weld up the 3.0 where the block cracks on the outside. the V engines crack inside the lifter valley like you see where the block is the thinnest. I would not attempt to fix an SBC block. get an appropriate motor out of a truck at a u-pull it.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Water leaking from engine - 5.7 GXI-E

    what steps did you take to winterize the boat?
  10. Scott Danforth

    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    The welt and sail track is so much better than snaps
  11. Scott Danforth

    Full throttle in reverse little throttle forward

    I know the answer.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    Hey @tpenfield , you OK?
  13. Scott Danforth

    AQ 270 Disengaging at slow RPM

    improperly adjusted shifting linkage leading to a burnished set of cone clutches low oil leading to a burnished set of cone clutches wrong oil leading to a burnished set of cone clutches wore out cone clutches. what adjustments have you made on the shift linkage? are you doing the annual...
  14. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    here is a pic of the chaos that is playing with steering racks.
  15. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    spent some time modeling the carb intake for the LS to start working on fitment.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Thinking about building a boat this fall

    just my opinion with 48" - 54" wide jon boats available dirt cheap if you look, you can be on the water later today for less money than the plywood to build one. and be 200# less than a wooden one. Then make a canvas canopy to keep the wind off you if you want to fish in winter. i am all...
  17. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    reminder to get new miter saw and table saw blades The admiral said......"why does it have to be hickory?"......." I would have been OK with pine" "i mean we are just going to stain it" my response was "because hickory is 3 times stronger than pine and you overload the metal shelving in the...
  18. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    juggling and spinning plates...... I cant sit still.
  19. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

  20. Scott Danforth

    safety or not safety wise?

    I had a set of horns that I installed on the boat back in 2011. those died and I installed a set of 135db trumpet horns. I use them to signal the intentions to other boaters. The only issue I see with air horns is that there are two systems which must be maintained vs one...
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