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Default Getting a boat running after long storage time

Hi all,



I have a boat (obviously) with a 1986 OMC stern drive with a Chevy 350. The
boat has not been used in 6 years and I would like to get it running.



The prop is seized (I think it is stuck to the drive by corrosion of the
alum in the space between the prop and alum drive), so the first thing I
plan to do is pull the prop and clean everything. I also plan to change the
drive oil and if it is clean (which it should be as it was change before
storage) I will go on with getting the engine running. Figuring if the
drive is bad no need to go further.



I plan to replace the drive water pump and do a full tune up (plugs, wires,
rotor, cap, points and condenser, "fan" belt, rubber fuel lines, fuel
filters, carb rebuilt and oil and filter). The exhaust manifolds were
replaced just before it was winterized and left to sit so all this time it
has been sitting with marvel mystery oil in the cylinders and antifreeze in
the block and manifolds. The engine does spin freely and builds oil
pressure but I did not try to start it yet. Can anybody think of anything
else that would degrade in that time frame? And does anybody know of an
online site for parts and tools (like a prop puller)?



Thanks for your help,

mark


 
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