perch_pirate
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"Sorry for loosing my train of
"Sorry for loosing my train of thought. Pressing matters at home. Anyway, to continue my ramblings, I am new to I/O ownership and aquired this boat for free (ie: sweat equity) to get it running. I am now on my third season with it. Please excuse my excess of questios but here I go:
Oil: I have been using 10W40 Castrol with Lucas oil treatment.
Change plugs, condenser, points, distributer etc every year. Changing wires this year. Suggestions welcome on brand.
Winterize fuel with Stabil and fog cylinders
Anti freeze water jacket
Remove battery for storage
Keep up lube Etc.
Check all wiring and clean as needed.
Have not replaced water pump impeller
New Lower unit just before I aquired due to some sort of stupidity and an insurance claim.
I know it's a lot to ask, but should I be doing/replacing anything else from a practical standpoint. We use this boat mostly 5-20 miles from home mainly for fishing, mainly jigging and drifting, no trolling and 5-6 days a year for tubing, sking. Of course always infused with beer, responsibly of course
Thanks again,
Jeff"
"Sorry for loosing my train of thought. Pressing matters at home. Anyway, to continue my ramblings, I am new to I/O ownership and aquired this boat for free (ie: sweat equity) to get it running. I am now on my third season with it. Please excuse my excess of questios but here I go:
Oil: I have been using 10W40 Castrol with Lucas oil treatment.
Change plugs, condenser, points, distributer etc every year. Changing wires this year. Suggestions welcome on brand.
Winterize fuel with Stabil and fog cylinders
Anti freeze water jacket
Remove battery for storage
Keep up lube Etc.
Check all wiring and clean as needed.
Have not replaced water pump impeller
New Lower unit just before I aquired due to some sort of stupidity and an insurance claim.
I know it's a lot to ask, but should I be doing/replacing anything else from a practical standpoint. We use this boat mostly 5-20 miles from home mainly for fishing, mainly jigging and drifting, no trolling and 5-6 days a year for tubing, sking. Of course always infused with beer, responsibly of course
Thanks again,
Jeff"