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  1. Scott Danforth

    Hello all, I want to install a remote oil filter mount for my 4.3 V6, is it neccessary to replace the filter mount bypass valve?

    take threaded bolt (I believe 7/16" and shove up in valve, work back and forth pulling down. make mess in bilge stand on head and drive in new valve drink beer.
  2. Scott Danforth

    installing a remote oil filter set up, got a question....

    I would change the bypass to a 30 psi unit. takes about 2 minutes to swap the bypass valve. 5 if you have a beer first.
  3. Scott Danforth

    1993 bombardier throttle body side mount on a 1993 tx 17 bass tracker

    if you unplug the motor, spin it over by manually jumping the starter. it should run. if you check the black/yellow wires with respect to ground at the motor with the controls plugged in, you have an issue with something shorting to ground. then you can determine what is shorting to ground by...
  4. Scott Danforth

    gonna brag on myself for a minute

    so how much is it worth to keep AC in the dark..... Just asking
  5. Scott Danforth

    1999 BAYLINER FADED SWITCH PANEL

    the pic in this link may help. https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/bayliner-trophy-aluminum-boat-dash-panel-blank
  6. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing Inboard and I/O

    18. check your owners manual for the recommended fuel storage prep. Some manuals say empty the tank, some manuals say fill the tank, some say ad a fuel stabilizer for storage. 19. Don't forget the rest of the boat, this is only for the engine and drive. There is still the domestic water system...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing Inboard and I/O

    Winterizing your engine and drive. Winterizing your boats engine and drive is a lot of work. Not doing it or doing it improperly WILL be very expensive to fix , and that is also a lot of work. Plan on giving yourself the full day to winterize your boat, and don't wait till the last minute to do...
  8. Scott Danforth

    installing a remote oil filter set up, got a question....

    I use permatex or loctite thread sealant myself.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat time?

    with the insurance companies, its all numbers. if the repair costs more than x% of the boats value, its a loss. most hull repairs done at a licensed/insured marine repair facility easily exceed the value of a boat.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Helpful Tips

    Just a few helpful boating tips and hints: working on the boat today, thought I would share some tips/tricks that help make sure you are aware of the boating rules and regs...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat time?

    got pics, I dont download movies from experience to do a complete gel coat on a 24 foot boat, you are looking at a significant amount of time for prep, then post spray work. about $300 in incidentals not to mention about $400 in gel for white and 904 addititve exactly like the single cab C-10...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Ultracraft boats?

    condition of an 18 year old boat is more important than brand. Ultracraft is a defunct Misty Harbor brand. Misty Harbor primarily makes pontoon boats now consolidating the offerings in 2021 (closing some plants, etc.)
  13. Scott Danforth

    Can’t Figure out Prop ….

    No way a 3.0 is spinning a 23p prop. or a 21p prop
  14. Scott Danforth

    Steering Issue volvo penta 5.0

    If the pump turns easy, look for something out of alignment. 120 hours in 20 years means the boat sat for 20 years or more
  15. Scott Danforth

    Pistons on Ford 302 / Mercruiser 188

    Just google 4/7 swap and start reading
  16. Scott Danforth

    Steering cable replacement nightmare/how to remove steering tube and swivel block?

    Did you pry open the locking tabs first?
  17. Scott Danforth

    Steering Issue volvo penta 5.0

    welcome aboard what troubleshooting have you done? check your power steering system for oil turn the pump, if it doesnt turn easy, rebuild the pump (rebuild kit is $14)
  18. Scott Danforth

    gonna brag on myself for a minute

    Nice work Joe
  19. Scott Danforth

    water in pontoon

    drop a bit of stiff 5/16" tubing thru the top vent on the toon log portion. with the tubing at the low point (best you can figure on the trailer) up against a the lower corner of the aft baffle, take a rag, an air nozzle and your hand. put the air nozzle to the hole (with the tube coming out)...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Oil leak - Volvo Penta 5.7

    sender should be on block port just to the left or port of the distributor. switch should be on the oil pump housing boss, in one of the two ports there.
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