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  1. Scott Danforth

    Bowriders that handle waves well?

    I have been out in sudden storms with 7 foot rollers in the SeaRay. with the bow cover on, and constantly on throttle or off throttle to progress as needed, it was OK, however puckering. every time I crested a wave and stuffed the bow into the next wave, the wave went over the bow, up over the...
  2. Scott Danforth

    5.7 omc carb leak

    duration of time depends on how handy you are, your experience, your tools and if you have been up on your maintenance pull the drive. if you have been doing this every year for the annual maintenance, then it should only take 20 minutes. disconnect exhaust, fuel, cables and wiring unbolt rear...
  3. Scott Danforth

    5.7 omc carb leak

    this thread is longer then the time it takes to pull the drive and the motor the bolts corrode
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercury. Too many grounds in one spot?

    can you pass a toke of what your mechanic is smoking......
  5. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    its a yes or no thing with a transom, it doesnt matter if you have a spot of rot that is 4" x 4" or the whole thing is mush. that is just a matter of a short bit of time. all boats are repairable. however yours needs a transom and stringers, then foam and floor.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    I wouldnt use a multi-vis oil in the drive unless it was a GL5 gear lube. Straight SAE 30 has much higher shear than 10W40
  7. Scott Danforth

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    go to the restoration forum. open the 4th sticky down. read the threads on links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in their entirety. watch every video. then after that, you will have the information you need to do the job yourself.
  8. Scott Danforth

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    1" above the bottom of the hull, 6" spacing, 1/4 or 5/16 drill, no more than 1" deep Usually only needs 3 or 4 holes to verify If the shavings are light-colored, dry, and smell like fresh cut wood, just mix up marine tex and fill them However if the shavings are dark-colored, wet and smells...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Steel Caps or Bearing Buddys?

    I have lost 3 BBs over the years I now carry a spare and wont ever loose another
  10. Scott Danforth

    What is it a 230 or 250 GM straight 6 F0916CCD 10W147291 Casting #3921968

    Both of those motors came from something else and were transplanted into the boats
  11. Scott Danforth

    After market fuel pumps

    Rock Auto ships to Scotland (faster than they ship to Florida)
  12. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    I run Amsoil in my DP290A
  13. Scott Danforth

    After market fuel pumps

    I would order from rock auto or summit
  14. Scott Danforth

    Transom Leak Help

    make the test drills and get the answer. its been almost a year and everyone has told you the same thing.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Random

    blew coffee on the keyboard
  16. Scott Danforth

    What is it a 230 or 250 GM straight 6 F0916CCD 10W147291 Casting #3921968

    Its the birthplace of Carburetors and EFI.......
  17. Scott Danforth

    Transom Leak Help

    and you cant post the videos as in the tutorials
  18. Scott Danforth

    Transom Leak Help

    I would change the transom if I have to ride in it.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    SP 280 is SAE 30 or GL5. (all fluids are SAE 30 - engine oil, PS fluid, Trim Fluid, drive fluid) the DP requires GL5. uses nearly 3 quarts. you fill by the plug on the back of the transmission near the shift linkages (just up and to the right of the shift shaft) Seloc manuals make good couch...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Random

    medical tests the next 6 Fridays..... Think the tiretracks are readable.
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