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  1. Scott Danforth

    Gear oil SX-A -has to be synthetic?

    yes, needs to be proper gear lube I run amsoil
  2. Scott Danforth

    Hull Number

    however it should have patina on it like the following:
  3. Scott Danforth

    Hull Number

    it will look like this replica on fleabay https://www.ebay.com/itm/203885020237
  4. Scott Danforth

    Hull Number

    look for a brass builders plate. would be on the inside of the transom or the side of the gunwale. will be a serial number with only a few digits. 12 character HIN's came out after 1972 could be a state-issued HIN
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    anticipation for running the boat this weekend. weather in the low 80's humidity low Tides high Tides for Bradenton, Manatee River starting with October 8, 2022. Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon /Low Time Feet Sunset...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Remove Bell Housing or not KAD44p - DP290 Drive

    No, your PDS has two bearings. the pre 1986 or 1987 PDS's had a single bearing. here is the write-up on replacing bearings on a 290 PDS https://forums.iboats.com/threads/pds-shaft-issues.687012/
  7. Scott Danforth

    Lost oil in sterndrive

    pressure testing is the only way to check for leaks. it requires you to drain the gearcase completely then pressure test.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Hull Number

    first, welcome aboard. HIN's came out in 1972 and were revised a bit later to the current standard. so there is no hull number for 1929, it would be a hand-built boat and may not have a builders tag with a serial number if you dont have paperwork, get it.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Gas turning milky

    e-10 helps get rid of water in the fuel system buy fuel from a better source boat more often requiring more frequent fill-ups
  10. Scott Danforth

    Buying and Selling Online

    seriously. unless the boat is brand new, and I mean delivery truck fresh. buying anything on-line is simply stupid. so many things that can be wrong with the item, especially a boat where its buyer-beware. you buy socks, toilet paper and engine oil filters on-line because you can absorb the...
  11. Scott Danforth

    1992 Celebrity 190 boats owner's manual

    in 1992 the only manuals that existed were the trailer manual, the engine operation manual and the stereo manual there was a 4-page safety brochure pointing out that the pointy end of the boat was the bow and if you have a problem, call your dealer. there was a list of servicing dealers.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Gas turning milky

    most marina tanks get growth in them. when water is present in the fuel tanks, microbial growth starts happening.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Leaving Tampa, Osprey, Fort Myers ? ?

    TS Julia ..... https://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/tc-bin/tc_home2.cgi?YEAR=2022&MO=10&BASIN=ATL&STORM_NAME=13L.JULIA at least it is not currently headed to FL
  14. Scott Danforth

    Never owned a boat!

    how are you going to get the safety gear to the dock, because you will have exceeded your GVW? you need a smaller boat or a larger tow vehicle. dry weight 6600# weight of trailer #1500 (2 5000# axles) weight of gear #600 weight of fuel ~ 900# weight of fresh water ~ 300# weight of black water...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 crankshaft front oil seal replacement

    I would also ditch the plastic cover for the billet aluminum front cover.
  16. Scott Danforth

    5.0gipefs fuel pressure regulator

    I would take this time to build a 383 if you have to pull the motor and replace rotating assemblies
  17. Scott Danforth

    5.0gipefs fuel pressure regulator

    may want to look for parts direct from the manufacturer. Volvo bought fuel pumps direct from Carter/airtex, and put them in a volvo only housing https://forums.iboats.com/threads/after-market-fuel-pumps.755247/ regarding the pressure regulator, pull it and check for paint clogging...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Asheville NC

    thanks for the suggestions
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