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  1. Scott Danforth

    Multiple layers of fiberglass and laminating PE resin

    I normally try to do all my layup and then after gel, spray PVA over the area to get the last layer of gel to fully kick Then again, in the Florida heat, sometimes the resin kicks fully in the bucket and melts the bucket
  2. Scott Danforth

    Carb Recommendations for 5.7L Vortec?

    90 degree fitting
  3. Scott Danforth

    Hi couple of questions from the uk

    you cant use epoxy with 1708. you need the styrene in the poly to dissolve the binders in the CSM stitched to the 1700 cloth. I would have just used poly. regarding the aluminum screw strips. the screws should have gone to the aluminum. however most boats suffer from very shoddy workmanship...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Carb Recommendations for 5.7L Vortec?

    my dual plane manifold has a reduced height divider I did basically turn a 4-hole to a 2-slot. currently have a 1.25" thick spacer
  5. Scott Danforth

    7.4 L29 cylinder drop test netted no change

    what are your compression numbers? are you prop'd right?
  6. Scott Danforth

    1970 mirrocraft sport fisherman

    steel and aluminum together will also have galvanic corrosion. add a bit of moisture and you have issues. just dont add anything caustic..... but wait.....you have green treated lumber in there. that is caustic to aluminum, the chemicals from the treatment will eat the hull of that aluminum...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Hi couple of questions from the uk

    welcome aboard aluminum is normally bonded in as a screwing strip for things like windows, cleats, etc.
  8. Scott Danforth

    1967 MFG Sprint. Steering cable Help

    that is a fools errand. get a new cable
  9. Scott Danforth

    Carb Recommendations for 5.7L Vortec?

    I normally make my own transition spacers. I start with a 4-hole spacer and a die grinder.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Larson Composite Transom Leaks?

    Knock tests mean nothing Does it leak with the motor running while tied to the dock, or just underway? Use a flashlight, mirror and your phine on a selfie stick and look
  11. Scott Danforth

    over heats above 3500 rpm

    And just above the Oring is the white metal fitting the hose connects to that should be replaced every few years because it corrodes
  12. Scott Danforth

    Dashboard update Four Winns Vista 258 1999

    most of us make our own gauge panels.
  13. Scott Danforth

    454 knocking noise and water in oil after sitting for 4 years

    advertise with a bad motor
  14. Scott Danforth

    engine stalls when shifting back on forth a lot

    that is the lower shift cable
  15. Scott Danforth

    454 knocking noise and water in oil after sitting for 4 years

    rattling and water in oil. both would say pull the motor so how was the motor winterized 4 years ago.
  16. Scott Danforth

    How fast have you gotten your sailboat?

    70mph behind the truck
  17. Scott Danforth

    Ran out or gas, and Gas can

    https://www.amazon.com/Magicfour-Replacement-Water-Faster-Flowing/dp/B07ZT3GPKR/ref
  18. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta Factory Fuel Pump - No better than aftermarket?

    volvo gets the fuel pump from airtex (carter)
  19. Scott Danforth

    Bought this boat from Auction need help!

    at a minimum, replace them with plastic best, to replace them with bronze
  20. Scott Danforth

    engine pinging and backfires and stalls

    degreeing the cam would catch this
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