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  1. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    7000# is what the hubs support subtract axle weight, spring weight, trailer frame weight, etc. then add a factor of safety your trailer is rated for 4400-5500# MAX for example, my trailer has two 3500# axles. the trailer capacity tag is 4400# the 5000# version has brakes on both axles...
  2. Scott Danforth

    LS Swap...?

    You can't use any of the automotive fuel system or electrical system in a boat. At most, you can use the block and heads
  3. Scott Danforth

    Briggs & Stratton Intek 44 cubic inch

    It's also 5" in diameter and 50' tall. It keeps pinching the chain
  4. Scott Danforth

    Briggs & Stratton Intek 44 cubic inch

    So, engine assembled, governor set. New battery purchased. Used the mower for 3 hours mulching storm debris in my yard and the neighbors yard Wore out the chain on the saw cutting bamboo New chains ordered
  5. Scott Danforth

    No gas to carb

    Anti-siphon valve is the barbed fitting at the top of the fuel pump pickup. It's basically a check valve. Also, check the pickup filter. Suggest removing
  6. Scott Danforth

    No gas to carb

    Welcome aboard. Suggest you PM a mod and have moved to the Mercruiser forum Check your needle and seat Check your anti-siphon valve
  7. Scott Danforth

    Fuel Gauge

    Teleflex steering went to seastar Teleflex gauge division was sold to VeeThree and is sold thru the Sierra name to the consumer. Look up the Sierra gauges here on Iboats
  8. Scott Danforth

    Are 73-80 merc 20hp lower unit interchangeable?

    Start looking at parts breakdowns
  9. Scott Danforth

    178xl chapparel wiring

    It would be in the factory manual drive manual.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Continental Trailer Leaf Spring to Torsion Axle Conversion

    I would just spend $100 on new springs and go boating
  11. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    Bearing size will tell you. However most likely 3000# or 3500# axles Capacity of trailer will be between 4500-5500
  12. Scott Danforth

    Leaving Tampa, Osprey, Fort Myers ? ?

    If it's just folded over, a tube of roof caulk and fold it back and glue it down Or replace as AD posted
  13. Scott Danforth

    3.0 point gap

    make sure to set dwell with a meter.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Briggs & Stratton Intek 44 cubic inch

    wahoo...... governor showed up..... so after bringing the RV back to dealer for some service work, stopping at mother-in-laws to remove remaining storm panels, I can put the motor back together to make the grass shorter.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Shore power stopped working suddenly

    thanks for closing the loop. it helps others who look to iBoats for answers in the future.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Engine turned off while running then wont start

    no. with twins, you have two fuel pickup tubes, two anti-siphon valves, etc. you can not skip any troubleshooting steps.
  17. Scott Danforth

    I need advice on my boat restoration

    I would prepare to do a full gut-n-restore.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Ian Destruction

    you cry, you clean up. most people with damage are just numb. a few people I work with live in the Naples / Port Charlotte area and one lost his roof, the other lost roof and vehicles. at least we are not these guys...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Shrink wrap source

    your local marina will most likely have it on-hand plus they will have the propane heat guns and the tape needed as well. they usually only charge about $10 per foot to wrap your boat.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Engine turned off while running then wont start

    this is the first time you indicate the induction system is EFI low voltage may mean the injectors are not firing. there should be no clunk when shifting time to pull the boat and get it on the hard. then pull the drive
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