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  1. Scott Danforth

    Remote battery charging hook up

    If you had access to the connectors like I do, I would suggest an Amphenol ATP-06-2S and ATP-04-2P connector and terminals. however what Roscoe has above is very easy to source locally and get done today.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Whole series of weird, seemingly unrelated events on Mercruiser 5.0L/Bravo 3

    controls need lube, your neutral only button was stuck raw water pump needs to be looked at as well as the t-stat how long has the oil filter been on there? 50 hours or once a year is the oil and filter schedule find your leak. could be bellows not sitting right, could be hole in y-pipe...
  3. Scott Danforth

    4 cylinder pushrod cover replacement?

    I would see if you can repair what you have. Post a pic
  4. Scott Danforth

    Cruiser comparison

    still have them checked for moisture and rot
  5. Scott Danforth

    Surge Brake replacement parts

    are you talking the bit of plastic with the 2 slots? if so, make your own. I believe that is 0.060" thick (1.5mm) I would cut it out of garolite sheet available from McMaster Carr.
  6. Scott Danforth

    New engine installation

    whats to look at? the open port with the damaged threads is an oil port. and yes, the top threaded boss is the clutch Z-bracket mounting point
  7. Scott Danforth

    New engine installation

    that should be a threaded port. it will come with an oil galley plug or a pressure switch.
  8. Scott Danforth

    4 cylinder pushrod cover replacement?

    I would pull the distributor to give yourself some room. agree with Bondo, what happened to the original cover?
  9. Scott Danforth

    Cruiser comparison

    they will all handle rough seas well, except deaths door between the bay of green bay and lake michigan when the wind changes. then even 34 feet will be small all the boats are much older as the Vista would be 24 years old by now, the Forumla would depend on the generation, however could be 35...
  10. Scott Danforth

    1982 MR 180

    Sunbrella Horizon is one of the better vinyl fabrics on the market. they are the only one with a 5 year warranty on pinking. they also have a higher Wyzenbeek test value than most fabrics
  11. Scott Danforth

    My 1978 Holiday 18 Resto Adventure begins!

    the stickies have all the information you need to identify your drive. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/miscellaneous-mercruiser-information.323278/ BTW, its an MC1
  12. Scott Danforth

    New engine installation

    Oil pressure port.
  13. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    PVA isn't used until you want the gel coat to fully cure Layup resin, followed by unwaxed gel. Followed by a layer of PVA sprayed at the end Did you go through the links I posted?
  14. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    They make MEKP squeeze bottles that are more accurate than the pumps on the west system. A proper resin measuring cup, and you are extremely accurate. If you can give yourself cough medicine in a graduates plastic cup, you can accurately measure MEKP I would use poly on the mid 90s hull as...
  15. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    Any fiberglass supply place has 2-part flotation foam Do not buy fiberglass from big box stores
  16. Scott Danforth

    Best way to get to my boat?

    Add an air cannon on the lift to launch you back
  17. Scott Danforth

    Tongue Jack Failing

    I was about 330-340hp at the flywheel on the 350 when I pulled it to sell it. Went Big Block vs a stroked SBC If I were going to do it again, I would be running a 416 cubic in LS, probably with a blower Your MPI motor would need custom tuning for any performance gains or you could ditch the...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Towing friends boat damage

    Get a tailgate and bumper from a salvage yard and your out $400-$600 out of pocket. Depending on the yard, you may even find the right color as most trucks have front end damage Get a new bumper, and tail gate, pay to color match, plus labor at most shops is about $3k I wouldn't go thru...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Tongue Jack Failing

    Looks like older haul master jack. Take the large snap ring off the old one and mount the replacement. Or pull the 4 screws off the mounting point and bolt the new one in its place Or if you want to lube this one, pull the jack, disassemble it, lubricate it, and reassemble
  20. Scott Danforth

    Anchoring a Starcraft Islander 191V

    Never anchor off the stern Look into an anchor chute and a powered anchor windlass or drum winch
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