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  1. Scott Danforth

    Fuel tank repair

    I would get a new tank
  2. Scott Danforth

    Question regarding the usage of O3 (ozone generators) to keep water clean

    Your city water includes chlorine. Chlorine tablets are used in survival kits to purify water when hiking. Chlorine bleach is added to RV water systems to keep them clean and sanitized
  3. Scott Danforth

    Marina Slip Safe?

    Use mooring whips
  4. Scott Danforth

    383 build requirements

    For decades, all marine motors are iron truck motors with brass core plugs If you want to run aluminum, you need a heat exchanger D-shaped LCQ is the best followed by flat tops. Depends on how you build the motor. For low end torque, or high end rpm
  5. Scott Danforth

    Question regarding the usage of O3 (ozone generators) to keep water clean

    So is a half cup of chlorine bleach in a 75 gallon tank. It work for millions of RVs
  6. Scott Danforth

    Slow to no cranking at times

    pull the plugs, does water shoot out the plug holes? did you clean all the battery cable connections with 150 grit sand paper?
  7. Scott Danforth

    Question regarding the usage of O3 (ozone generators) to keep water clean

    dont buy anything off aliexpress that is more critical than a paperweight or an item in a junk drawer. beyond that, the only ozone generators I know of are on large reverse osmosis units on yachts running 480 - 3-phase. not sure what is used on smaller vessels, or if its even needed.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Easiest Conversion

    3.0 is shorter than the 3.7
  9. Scott Danforth

    1966 MFG Rebuild

    its a project boat that will require a few grand to restore the hull.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Growling in gear

    pull the drive, inspect the u-joints and alignment. that has to be done every year.
  11. Scott Danforth

    This isn't a boat post but it can effect every boat with a squeeze bulb fuel primer, regardless of the brand of the engine.

    buy moeller fuel parts (OEM), not attwood/sierra/amazon
  12. Scott Danforth

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    your Datsun wasnt a dual mass flywheel. it was a dumb flat round plate of castiron. Dual mass flywheels have two pros (smoothness and lack of input shaft gear damage), and a dozen cons (expensive, cant resurface, needs constant replacing, prone to chatter, prone to failure, etc.)
  13. Scott Danforth

    Growling in gear

    have you had the drive off for the annual maintenance? oil level? are you trimmed up in the tilt range? oil level in the drive? last oil change?
  14. Scott Danforth

    5.0 GL correct plugs?

    got a year? short plugs on non-vortec heads, long plugs on vortec heads.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Easiest Conversion

    Easiest will be to use another 470. A 3.0 will require remaking t front mount. A V6 will require new side mounts. If the boat is 15-18 ft, the 3.0 will be fine. However it is about 140# heavier If the boat is 18-21 ft, I would go 4.3 minimum With a bit of looking you can probably find a...
  16. Scott Danforth

    How do I get this ?! Fuel connector off?

    Look under the cowl. Looks like the hose goes thru the grommet
  17. Scott Danforth

    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Wiring harness used to come from Unlimited Services in Oconto (behind the now defunct Bond Pickle factory) Not sure if Cruisers still use them
  18. Scott Danforth

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    I would type the Valeo part into Amazon. May save a few $. Valeo had an amazon store
  19. Scott Danforth

    Looking for Glastron parts

    See your local marine upholstery shop If the windshield is flat, any glass shop can help. You can also get parts from Taylor made. Just prepare yourself for what that windshield will cost
  20. Scott Danforth

    AQ 280DP Gear shifting not working.

    Would recommend servicing the drive, replacing the bellows and the raw water impeller. Adjust the shift mechanism per the manual.
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