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  1. Scott Danforth

    How old is your outboard?

    nah, these are the fishing barge motors. my main motor is a custom built big block
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 thunderbolt sitting for 5-6 years

    first, why was the boat sitting. usually there is an underlying issue that causes them to sit. secondly, how was the boat stored? if outside, the motor is the least of your worries. the transom/stringers/deck will be more of a problem third, at a minimum, you are cleaning the tank, flushing...
  3. Scott Danforth

    How old is your outboard?

    which one, I have one that is coming up on 65 years old, one that is turning 50
  4. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat question(s)

    depending on your temp and your mix, your talking it could be fully cured in a few hours again, how are you applying the gel. duratech 904 additive is great for spraying and rolling and you dont need wax The only time I use wax is rolling interior cabin bins and floor prior to finishing with...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Newbie Hull Accessory Installation Question

    drill hole thru fiberglass chamfer hole with counter-sink tool so not to crack gel coat when you insert the screws fill screw holes with 3M 4000 UV back-butter what ever it is you want to install with 3M 4000 UV insert the screws and drive home use acetone and a rag to clean up the oozing 4000 ...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Sea Doo cockpit cover for 185 Utopia Jet boat wanted

    as GA pointed out, your local canvas shop rould be the first choice. boat canvas is only available +/- a few years from the year of your hull. however some OEM canvas shops will still sell to sea doo (not to the end user). you can check with your local sea doo dealer. be prepared to wait up...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat question(s)

    you may want a second opinion on that. also, depending on how you are applying gel, you may not want wax.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Leaking still after bellows replacement. Help please

    rotten transom since you mention OMC, the newest OMC is 23 years old and those were relabeled volvos, most OMC;s are much much older (coming up on 30 years old) have you test drilled to see if your transom is wet/rotten?
  9. Scott Danforth

    leaking bow hatch window

    what did you use to re-bed the hatch?
  10. Scott Danforth

    leaking bow hatch window

    most frames leak from the bedding on the hull. when you pulled the hatch off, how did you re-bed it to the hull? no, there is no spline between the glass and frame, only the adhesive/sealant that you mention. normally that is sikaflex or 3M window bedding urethane and not silicone. however...
  11. Scott Danforth

    1993 MerCruiser 4.3L V6 RAN OUT OF OIL

    Doubt its the camshaft. Lifters may rattle A mechanics stethoscope will help Only way to know for sure.....is pull the engine, flip her over and pull the pan
  12. Scott Danforth

    Boat mooring in rocky areas (aluminum boat)

    or a keel guard and power up
  13. Scott Danforth

    1993 MerCruiser 4.3L V6 RAN OUT OF OIL

    people wonder why I always watch the gauges. every 5-10 seconds i glance at the gauges knocking usually means a rod bearing went. if you are lucky and didnt take out the crank, I would invest in coated bearings. the coating will buy you about 30 seconds without oil pressure (long enough for...
  14. Scott Danforth

    electrical

    clean all the battery cable connections from the battery to the slave relay to the starter. also pull the starter and clean the mating surface of the block and starter (ground path) been more than one johnyrude that wouldnt turn over from corrosion on the starter mating surface.
  15. Scott Danforth

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    you have a vac pump and manifolds, right?
  16. Scott Danforth

    1993 MerCruiser 4.3L V6 RAN OUT OF OIL

    the oil pressure sensor is on the block up-high I take it you were not watching the gauges. the oil pressure gauge would have went low about 20 seconds before knocking knocking is bad. most likely your motor may be coming back out.
  17. Scott Danforth

    I just joined the group

    BTW...... there are a few Scott's on the site.......there are even a few Scotsmen on the site
  18. Scott Danforth

    I just joined the group

    Welcome aboard. how are the stringers on your new to you 36 year old boat?
  19. Scott Danforth

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    its the expansion valve. about $25 for your ford bronco
  20. Scott Danforth

    Bonding Wood Backing to Fiberglass Shell

    thickened PB and use a notched trowel like laying tile
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