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  1. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    G10 requires epoxy. There are poly equivalents (solid fiberglass layers)
  2. Scott Danforth

    Switching from Volvo TBI to Carb on a 1996 5.7 GI

    You won't hear the carter pump when you are underway
  3. Scott Danforth

    outdrive knocking noise while cruising.

    Pull your drive and inspect the gimbal bearing, U-joints and alignment While at it, plan on a bellows job
  4. Scott Danforth

    Switching from Volvo TBI to Carb on a 1996 5.7 GI

    No, the fuel pump primes when you crank
  5. Scott Danforth

    New project

    How many ports in the floor for fishing? 4" floor? 2" or 4" walls? I did a clear polycarbonate roof, used a few bits of aluminum tube painted black with DC fans in them for heat. Used a solar panel and group 27 battery to power the DC fans after it got dark
  6. Scott Danforth

    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    I have used oil base enamel
  7. Scott Danforth

    What’s the Best Way to Transport a Boat Safely?

    Need to know what size. I moved 4 times with boats. Trailered all 3 times. Pulled 2 times with the rented box truck, moved twice pulling with a truck The last move had a smaller boat in the cockpit, and all my clothes were in the cabin
  8. Scott Danforth

    1990 120ho force king pin question

    you should have a manual. I believe the power head comes off
  9. Scott Danforth

    Switching from Volvo TBI to Carb on a 1996 5.7 GI

    mount it anywhere you want
  10. Scott Danforth

    1990 Force outboard 230ho removed upper bearing by cutting and left a crease need advice

    Get a new crank
  11. Scott Danforth

    Looking for a part (steering pin)

    Google the VP part number. I have found NLA parts on eBay. Often offering less than they are asking
  12. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Well, that sucks. glad its being covered under warranty.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    vinyl is about 1/16" thick. foam will compress to about 1/16" on edge of substrate. we normally left 3/8" gap on cushion substrates
  14. Scott Danforth

    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    Today's boats use starboard or PVC board
  15. Scott Danforth

    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    I use garbage bags if I don't have the cheap plastic drop cloth. Some times they are lavender scented Do not use epoxy to seal the wood. Staples go into fiberglass easier than epoxy soaked wood If the foam is starting to deteriorate, replace it. P65 in the middle, P80 on the horse collars
  16. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    anodizing is a great primer. looks like the original drives may have driven thru the sand a bit. then someone added zinc prior to a few layers of paint that Ted has now removed.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Is there a complete service guide?

    most trailer manufacturers have a parts manual and a service manual. what brand of trailer?
  18. Scott Danforth

    thermostat

    fresh water cooled carbed motor would be 140 or 160 F thermostat "Commander" is a PCM motor not a Volvo Penta. however any stainless stant thermostat from your local NAPA for your ford motor will work.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Bob Weir of Grateful Dead passed on.

    The concert T I have from July 1990 Chicago is still in the closet...... I remember part of the drive to the concert. I remember waking up in the back seat of my buds car sometime later the next day.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Long block replacement suggestions

    Mighigan Motorz, or you can order from Marine Power or have your motors redone at your local machine shop.
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