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  1. Scott Danforth

    Question about water in bilge

    with the boat in the water and the engine running. is your crank mounted raw water pump dripping? if so, it needs a seal. if water is running in from the transom area, you need bellows a bellows kit is under $200 for OEM parts
  2. Scott Danforth

    My next table project

    you may be too wide to run thru a standard planer. I have used a floor sander to level a similar project in the past
  3. Scott Danforth

    Wiper arm grommet/seal

    the manufacturer of the wiper is who supplied the EPDM rubber seal initially. I would get a rubber washer myself or some butyl putty. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/rubber-washers/weather-resistant-rubber-sealing-washers/
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruser 470/ 170 compatible parts

    your 170 hp motor is known as the 470
  5. Scott Danforth

    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    I use a $40 inline fish scale and a bit of string myself
  6. Scott Danforth

    OMC or Yamaha

    Gen VI has Slightly better block webbing then the Gen V Priority mains oiling is updated Roller motor vs flat tappet Forged crank vs crank Better heads (the Gen V had peanut ports). The stock L29 heads have a vortec like combustion chamber Back to the Mark IV style of head gasket...
  7. Scott Danforth

    OMC or Yamaha

    If you want to use it as. An anchor, the Yamaha weighs a bit more If you want to use it as wall art. The OMC may look better If you want to use them on a boat..... Neither. Since your boat has a Yamaha. I would look for a complete Bravo setup with a bad motor. However the Gen V motor is...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Faria Voltmeter repair possible?

    There are plenty of gauge repair shops
  9. Scott Danforth

    Am I under proped?

    Very the tach is correct Did you get the exact same prop? Or a similar prop?
  10. Scott Danforth

    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Careful in this heat/humidity until those sea breezes bring in dryer air My deodorant stopped working about 4 hours ago
  11. Scott Danforth

    Best hitch protector?

    Could always strap this to the hitch.
  12. Scott Danforth

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

    I would get new bellows
  13. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Well....... The block is non-useable for anything but fitment. The pan is mostly intact and can be modded as a starter mount The crank has heavy scars There are at least 3 wrist pin snap rings amongst the bits The crack on the outside AC compressor boss stems from the hole on the inside
  14. Scott Danforth

    Thinner for bottom paint, what to use??

    you are not supposed to thin bottom paint
  15. Scott Danforth

    Looking to Paint over Old Gelcoat.

    yes, 80 grit for paint, follow the stickie link 19 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
  16. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    no such thing as a "pre-alpha" there is types I, II, III, MC-1, R, and MR https://forums.iboats.com/threads/what-is-a-%E2%80%98pre-alpha%E2%80%99-drive.708737/
  17. Scott Danforth

    Looking to Paint over Old Gelcoat.

    is the boat kept in the water? is the boat a weekend trailer boat only? the stickies have a low cost process to paint your boat for about $100. only works on trailer boats. if its a moored boat, you are looking at one of the top-side marine paints
  18. Scott Danforth

    Fiberglass patch bilge pump area

    that piece of wood will still be wet a year from now. dig it out and replace it.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    I would run Rotella 15w40 diesel on your flat tappet motor Gluing the rotor is not needed. Some dork at Mercruiser thought it was needed
  20. Scott Danforth

    Time for Riser & Manifold > VP or Barr?

    I would leave as is. The paint will become one with the gasket in a harmonious union for the life of the gasket or riser, which ever one dies first. If it bothers you remove the paint or grab a can of krylon Seriously..... It doesn't matter on that surface
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