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  1. Scott Danforth

    Electrical issue

    it is probably the connections you repaired. start there. as AD stated, use a multimeter and start troubleshooting
  2. Scott Danforth

    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    is the water in the bucket well over the impeller?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Removal of bottom paint?

    agree on the full face mask and the tyvek will be dependent on temp. this was me after sanding for 6 hours in October of 2018. I used 40 grit to get the majority of the bottom paint, and when it was just a grey haze, used the 80 grit. to go the rest. probably could have brought the gel back...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Removal of bottom paint?

    Having removed the bottom paint myself, unless you are restoring the boat, I would recommend enjoying it as is. I also think AD removed his. methods of removal include: 40 grit and 80 grit on a DA and plenty of beer and time paying someone to sand it off. pay someone to either soda blast...
  5. Scott Danforth

    4.3 omc cobra no start

    once you lean the diagnostic skills and mechanical and electrical prowess of working on a points ignited carbureted motor, the same theories help diagnose today's vehicles. Having the manual shows you the procedures the factory deemed required. however having the base knowledge of the otto...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Its a cruisers thing. Bilge plug is vertical, should be between the motors
  7. Scott Danforth

    Towing Boat In Cold Temperature

    They ship boats in winter all the time.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    I have had mixed results with evilbay
  9. Scott Danforth

    I think we all can relate to this

    That is brilliant
  10. Scott Danforth

    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Congrats on the new purchase.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Method to repair damaged crank/ flywheel key?

    agree on the tapers if the key way is really buggerd and it bothers you. you can get enecon steel shaft repair epoxy. wax up a new key, use the epoxy, dress the repair to match shaft taper. however the key way is there primarily so you align the crank and flywheel properly
  12. Scott Danforth

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    yes, repairable (see link that Bondo posted) there are new y-pipes for almost $250 hope you get your money back.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Best finance options

    turn it into your primary residence power sports, water sports and RV toys are at a higher rate than automobile or residence loans and I believe for a max duration of 72 months
  14. Scott Danforth

    Daily Driver

    Update n daily whip..... about 2 months ago, developed a P0341 code. which was cam shaft timing, bank 1 out of range. motor had 3500 miles at the time. I traced every wire from the connectors to the ECM to verify that it wasnt wiring related. I swapped both cam actuator solenoids (one at a...
  15. Scott Danforth

    4.3 omc cobra no start

    I believe that is the 5568
  16. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    mine were originally anodized aluminum. all I did was scuff, chemical etch, etching primer, epoxy primer, and then snow-white top coat.
  17. Scott Danforth

    2021 Splash of the Year Nominations

    Hey @todhunter you still have a little time to splash
  18. Scott Danforth

    Adding cleats to a floating HPDE dock..

    its recessed so you dont have a tripping hazzard
  19. Scott Danforth

    302 distributer

    if its man-made, it will fail just had the transmission on the truck eat itself, a VVT sprocket on a new engine fail and a brand new door lock actuator on the VW become non-responsive.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Winterization- Drain Plug Locations, Etc.

    excerpt from VP manual in similar thread. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/winterizing-question.752097/post-5724129
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