JASinIL2006
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Hi all, my engine and outdrive are spending the winter in my garage while I'm fixing my transom and deck. I don't know if I'll be able to do much fiberglassing once it gets cold, but I would like to use that down time to do any preventative maintenance I can (or to gather the stuff needed for maintenance). I bought the boat in Spring '12 and I ran it for one summer. There were no problems with the motor or outdrive, except for the engine dying when I'd open it up. (From what I've read, this might be a carb issue, but I haven't much experience with working on engines.)
Anyway, I am wondering what sorts of things I should be checking and/or replacing as long as the boat is in pieces. Some specifics:
1) I plan to get a complete impeller kit and replace the impeller and related seals and gaskets. How does one find the official Mercruiser part number for OEM parts (like the impeller kit)? I don't see it in my service manual.
2) The large bellows did not have water in them, but there was some greasy stuff in there. Is that normal? If not, what should I be checking?
3) I will be changing engine oil and outdrive lube. I presume it doesn't make sense to do the outdrive lube before the impeller change. Does it matter whether I do those (impeller and outdrive lube change) now or in the Spring?
4) Are there other things I should inspect and/or replace to take advantage of the engine being pulled?
I have the service manuals for both my outdrive (Alpha One Gen 2 ser # 1A270120) and engine (Merc 350 Mag ser #0F747565). As I mentioned above, it's not always clear how to know where to find part or kit numbers for my equipment. Where do you all find that?
Thanks,
Jim
Anyway, I am wondering what sorts of things I should be checking and/or replacing as long as the boat is in pieces. Some specifics:
1) I plan to get a complete impeller kit and replace the impeller and related seals and gaskets. How does one find the official Mercruiser part number for OEM parts (like the impeller kit)? I don't see it in my service manual.
2) The large bellows did not have water in them, but there was some greasy stuff in there. Is that normal? If not, what should I be checking?
3) I will be changing engine oil and outdrive lube. I presume it doesn't make sense to do the outdrive lube before the impeller change. Does it matter whether I do those (impeller and outdrive lube change) now or in the Spring?
4) Are there other things I should inspect and/or replace to take advantage of the engine being pulled?
I have the service manuals for both my outdrive (Alpha One Gen 2 ser # 1A270120) and engine (Merc 350 Mag ser #0F747565). As I mentioned above, it's not always clear how to know where to find part or kit numbers for my equipment. Where do you all find that?
Thanks,
Jim