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  1. Scott Danforth

    3.0 exhst riser 1/8NPT drain plug ALUMINUM?

    someone probably dropped the brass one in the bilge, couldnt find it, and installed an aluminum one in its place. the motor was shipped with a brass plug.
  2. Scott Danforth

    White streaks in motor oil.

    im going with condensation. if you are winterizing, look at the oil in the spring after you run it a while.
  3. Scott Danforth

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    if you understand righty-tighty / lefty loosey and can read AND understand instructions, you can assemble a motor. agree with @Lou C , your local boat guy doesnt know what he is talking about vortec heads alone on the motor are +30hp, with cam change, more. stroker adds a bunch more to the...
  4. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    USPS deliveries postponed until Friday/Monday from Wednesday/Thursday. My guess is the requirement issued by a judge to look for ballots......
  5. Scott Danforth

    Is this the aluminum head 470.

    yes, technically the drive will bolt up after you swap the motor (drive has to come off to pull the motor)
  6. Scott Danforth

    $22 props? Anybody?

    used them when they first came out, broke the blades and cut my foot on the pieces when I went swimming at the dock. YMMV, for $22 would at least make a good backup prop
  7. Scott Danforth

    Piranha composite modular props

    you hit something, they break. you step on the broken parts, it cuts your foot. I tried one years ago as the cottage we rented had lots of boulders just off the dock, went back to aluminum after that. however maybe they gotten better in the last decade
  8. Scott Danforth

    Would Aluminum tritoon bottom paint be absolutely needed in saltwater for just six weeks?

    I would apply a layer or two of shark hide. its a metal protectant made for protecting pontoons in salt water.
  9. Scott Danforth

    1984 27’ Albemarle Express Inboard/Outboard removal,Installing Outboard Bracket

    Being a 1988, you most likely hace to replace the stringers and transom
  10. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing

    factory manuals available here: https://outboardbooks.com/
  11. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Here are the parts laid out here is the tool I made to drive in the 5/16" J-tubes note, I sheared off the formed flange......phuck the new Holley J-tubes are thinner than the J-tubes of old. ordering another set of J-tubes..... here is the carb partially assembled.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    finish the floor and do a snap in carpet.
  13. Scott Danforth

    stain on gelcoat from wet leaves

    kaboom toilet/bathroom cleaner with bleach. spray it on, wait 5 minutes, rinse.
  14. Scott Danforth

    1993 omc not firing

    maybe newtons per square furlong
  15. Scott Danforth

    Is this the aluminum head 470.

    BTW, with minimal work, you can get 160hp out of a 3.0..... then again, with a fair amount of work you can get 200hp out of the 3.7.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Is this the aluminum head 470.

    the 2.5 was anywhere between 90hp on the low end and 120hp on the high end the 3.0 is between 115hp on the low end and 160hp with EFI carbureted, most were 140hp.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing

    first, welcome aboard what supplies besides oil and filter? process: with engine on muffs, fire it up and warm up the oil change engine oil and filter turn on the muffs again, fire up the engine and check for leaks. turn off engine if you want to change the fuel/water filter, do so prior to...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Building A Hardtop

    first, I would simply visit a canvas shop and have your convertible top re-done. It will not only be cheaper and faster........ adding a bunch of weight up-high on your old tri-hull not only takes away from its capactiy, however changes the center of gravity alot.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Dp 290 aq271 allingment

    easiest drive in the world to align. following the manual. there are 3 places to measure between the PDS housing and the transom sheild. at 3-oclock, 9-oclock and 12-oclock positions, measure with feeler gauges. as long as the dimensions are within a 0.060" range (1.5mm) you are good
  20. Scott Danforth

    Buying Used Boat

    agreed, anything outside of the warranty period is governed by condition.
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