Hey Newbies

[Scott Danforth]

GA, you know Im not afraid to flag.......

 

[Watermann]

Just knowing the forum is moderated effectively keeps the rank and file in line, unlike some of the FB boat groups I'm in were you regularly get called names by punks that if face to face wouldn't even look you in the eye.

 

[Scott Danforth]

maybe its time to resurrect this thread

Newbies, the best thing you can do for yourself is take a small engine class at your local tech school. the basics of electrical systems, automotive systems, etc. used to be taught in high school, however that has been dropped - see your local representatives for that.

posts asking both what and how to adjust idle on a 4-stroke 5hp would indicate you do not have the first clue on a small otto-cycle engine. While I have no problem answering questions, we should not have to spoon feed you.

the factory service manuals cover all this and more.

and what is it with newbies wanting to follow me on iBoats. this is not facetube. if you want to help me work on something, show up on the weekends in work clothes and I will be glad to teach you everything I know. starting with sanding gel coat, and grinding fiberglass. however dont try to "follow" me on iboats

also, post a thread in the forums, dont PM me. my reply will always be thanks....however post in open forums.

 

[tpenfield]

Sounds like you have been a victim of 'attack of the newbies'

 

[Scott Danforth]

Or im just a bit grumpier today

 

[sphelps]

Scott can you tell me how to set the idle on my 1949 Speeditwin ?
‘I don’t have a manual for it yet ...​​​​​​​

 

[Scott Danforth]

There should be mix and advance levers if I recall

 

[Scott Danforth]

Hey Sam, i would point you to the stickies, however I know its not in there....not like identification information for Mercruiser or Volvi drives, etc.

 

[aspeck]

Hey Scott, can I "follow" you on iboatube? And while we are at it, my exhaust riser seems a bit short. Should I get the 4 or 5 gage muffler stretcher?

 

[Watermann]

Nothing like answering the same questions 10 times a week. That's why I did the rivets thread in the Starcraft section, takes the load off as others can just post a link. That and I enjoy helping out where I can.

 

[GA_Boater]

Hey Scott - I just added an aftermarket thingie. Should I turn it left or right. Never mind, I'll just start a new thread. :facepalm:

We see this a lot.

 

[The Force power]

I enjoyed reading all of it & to see the other side of the scope

 

[GA_Boater]

Cow magnets!

 

[Scott Danforth]

Cow magnets!

you been drinking again GA?

 

[Scott Danforth]

for gawds sake people, you did not get a deal on a 38 year old boat with an OMC stringer drive with a rotten hull. you simply paid for someone's garbage that they didnt want to pay the disposal fee on.

 

[sphelps]

No title but all is good cause I got a bill of sale .. And does anyone have a manual for this boat that I don’t know the year make or model on . I want to know the original seat pattern and layout because they are completely rotted out and trashed ..:joyous:

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... I just answered a post in the Merc forum,.....

They wanted to know the fittin' thread pitch on a fuel filter for an Alpha 1 Gen.II,.......

 

[Scott Danforth]

Bondo ...i answered a few with links and the askholes still didnt get it. I laughed at your response.

Im 99% certain society is suffering from schools dropping shop classes.

 

[GA_Boater]

you been drinking again GA?

No, Scott. But it sure would help.

An old thread was opened up and the suggestion to find screws buried and hidden in carpet was to use cow magnets.

 

[southkogs]

I had to Google "cow magnets." Thank you for the educational quality of this topic. :hail: