Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

bbronco

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1981 Century Cortez 270 LOA 26'<br /><br />it has not been in the water for over 2 years!!!<br />im puting a new motor and transen (sp) boot in it.<br /><br />what else to i need to do bc it has sat so long???<br />how do i change the boot?<br />what should i clean and replace in the out drive?<br />any help would be great!!!<br />Byron
 

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Re: Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

ttt
 

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Re: Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

Change the water pump in the outdrive and change the outdrive oil.<br /><br />I would pay special attention to the state of the gas that may have been left in the carb and fuel tank. If the tank was left empty there may be rust and if it was left full there may be varnish.<br /><br />Go through the entire motor...carb, plugs, distributor, wires clean and replace ANY fuel filters.<br /><br />Lastly I would start it on water muffs before the maiden voyage. oh....don't forget the plug!<br /><br />Bob
 

bbronco

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Re: Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

thanks for the reply!!!!<br />couple of questions<br />what are muffs?<br />how do i get the out drive down with out power???<br />i need it down so i can take it apart but have no idea how to do that?
 

stub756

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Re: Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

there should bea trim switch on the throttle thay will lower it... the best thing you can do is get a manual for your engine.
 

bbronco

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Re: Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

i know where the switch is!!! i don't have any juice in my batterys to move it!!! <br /><br />where would i go to get a book on the boat?
 

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Re: Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

Is this an OMC? If it is, depending on what trim system you have, there is a manual release valve on the hydraulic pump.
 

bbronco

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Re: Need help with my '81 Century. Hasn't been in the water for 2+ yrs.

yes it is an omc!!! where is the pump?
 
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