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  1. Scott Danforth

    3.0 popping ignition fuses, coil?

    most likely not the coil. most likely a short. since the ignition fuse fed the coil and the old choke along with the gauges and anything with a purple wire under the dash and in the bilge. What did you do with the old feed wire to the choke? how are you feeding the EFI system? the jumper...
  2. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    hammer testing doesnt work.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Voting for 2023 Splash of the Year!

    Hey folks..... keep voting. these people put heart & soul in these boats with lots of blood, sweat and tears.... a few beers, and in some cases a medical event. all 4 projects are worthy of the nominations.
  4. Scott Danforth

    1 1/2 inch of steering slop at rear of drive

    if you are trying to get rid of V-hull bow wander, get a boat with twins.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Do GG Schmitt's L5T... telescoping over-platform ladders with links hang at an angle?

    Ladders are designed to hang at about 75 degrees or 15 from vertical when properly installed. The LT5 is designed to sit in a pocket cavity on the bow (under a cover) and to rest against the top coaming of the pocket and the forward edge of the rub rail. The horizontal members flip over as you...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Engine Overspeed?

    You could run your motor banging against the fuel map and rev limiter all day long and not hurt it.
  7. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Go here. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ Read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3 , 4a, and 4b in their entirety
  8. Scott Danforth

    your opinion

    Not really. If you have to machine the crank.... resize the rods and get new pistons.....it is cheaper to buy new than machine the old. There are a few cheap machine shops that are the exception. However at that point, a stroker rotating assembly is about same $ as stock stroke length. 20...
  9. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Floors rot after the transom and stringers
  10. Scott Danforth

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Don't think the black is paint
  11. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    I need ground clearance and transmission clearance. so I am going to rock a LS4. its the FWD version of the LS family. 5.3 liters, all aluminum. Will be rocking a Quartermaster clutch and the AR5. this will allow me to lower the motor 2" in the chassis and have some leg room.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Boat Manuals, Owners Manuals,

    You came here looking for boat manuals there have been over 150,000 boat manufacturers in the past 120 years. of those boat manufactures, there are less than 1 dozen that have manuals. Manuals for boats prior to 2000 should be considered nonexistent. for example, if you are looking for a...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Helpful Tips

    More hints. use old birthday candles to lubricate your zippers. rub the candle on the zipper teeth and operate the zipper back and forth. the wax coats and lubricates. old crayons work too. checking leaking hatches. put a camping lantern in the compartment. close the lid and look for...
  14. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    The term you mean is vintage
  15. Scott Danforth

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    a few old Chev pickemups had vac wipers. you would have to let the clutch out and be going down hill to get enough vacuum to drive them, then hope you had enough momentum you didnt have to stand on the throttle going up the hill. soon after, electric conversion and rain-x
  16. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    there is no kit to put a custom LS motor, AR5 manual, C4 suspension in a 1952 Fiat Topolino. nearly 100% will be custom. everything from the oil pan, intake, accessory mounts, radiator, plumbing, frame, coil-over mounts, air-cup kit, roll cage, dash, HVAC assembly, seats, fuel tank...
  17. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    A few folks know..... some dont..... here is a glimpse of my next project in the planning stages. The render needs the wheels pushed out a bit more...... but you get the idea. Merry Christmas folks
  18. Scott Danforth

    Hole repair (fill) in transom

    unbolt kicker lather up bolts with 5200, put in holes to seal no need for marine tex here.
  19. Scott Danforth

    your opinion

    just to add to the conversation. a brand new crank costs $30 less than having your existing crank turned at a machine shop a brand new stroker crank cost the same as a stock stroke crank forged H-beam rods cost less than refurbishing stock rods new pistons between a 355 build and 383 build are...
  20. Scott Danforth

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    that was 1955
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