WINTERIZING - the full way!
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Be careful leaving batteries on trickle chargers all winter. You can dry them out and fry them. I have done it and I know others that have as well. I have been using float chargers for the past couple years and they work much better. As soon as they sense a voltage drop they kick in an bring it back up then shut off, unlike a true trickle charger that will send a constant 2 amps to the batteries.
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I will be relieving all valve spring tension this year at layup. I have a fairly aggressive cam profile and replaced all valve springs and lifters this past spring. I believe I may get some additional life from the valve train by doing this. I have never done it before, but after the expense of two top end overhauls ( twin motors @ 250 hrs ) it seems more reasonable than before. There have been a few articles in Powerboat and a few other rags that recommend this procedure for some cam/lifter applications. If my motors were bone stock, I don't think I would do it.
This will be a part of my layup procedure from now on.
I will be relieving all valve spring tension this year at layup. I have a fairly aggressive cam profile and replaced all valve springs and lifters this past spring. I believe I may get some additional life from the valve train by doing this. I have never done it before, but after the expense of two top end overhauls ( twin motors @ 250 hrs ) it seems more reasonable than before. There have been a few articles in Powerboat and a few other rags that recommend this procedure for some cam/lifter applications. If my motors were bone stock, I don't think I would do it.
This will be a part of my layup procedure from now on.
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Any special procedures for low water pick-ups on Bravo one? How can I feed the drive with antifreeze? Does standart ear set works on low W-pick-up?
Thanks
Any special procedures for low water pick-ups on Bravo one? How can I feed the drive with antifreeze? Does standart ear set works on low W-pick-up?
Thanks
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Great list Wally One more thing I do after I'v run the antifreeze thru, and shut off the engine, I take a sample from the block drains, in a small cup, and use my antifreeze tester on it, or put it in the freezer overnight to see if I get any slush.
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Karls waiting on some backordered fuel/water filters and we will be posting pics soon.
I have also made a cool air powered outdrive oil filler that we will show you guys here shortly as well! Stay tuned!
I have also made a cool air powered outdrive oil filler that we will show you guys here shortly as well! Stay tuned!
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OK Port side engine is doen and i have a few pics but we ran into a snag with a fried water impellor!!! next task on Monday before moving onto that motor is to change the impellor! I will post all the pics when we are done with the whole project so you all can see it step by step.
We still need to winterise the A/C system as well
stay tuned
We still need to winterise the A/C system as well
stay tuned
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Re: WINTERIZING - the full way!
This was a very helpful thread last year so
I thought I would bring it back to the top for this year.
Does anyone have any more suggestions?
How about closed cooling winterizing tips?
I thought I would bring it back to the top for this year.
Does anyone have any more suggestions?
How about closed cooling winterizing tips?
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[QUOTE=HOUSTONPROP]This is a great thread for winterizing your boat.
but item #19 should read remove props and send to Houston Prop for CLEANUP,
winterization Specials going on NOW!
but item #19 should read remove props and send to Houston Prop for CLEANUP,
winterization Specials going on NOW!