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1978 20' fiberform w/ 305 & merc outdrive
I just purchased this boat on ebay for a sweet price (I think).
According to the previous owner- the boat hasn't been started in 3-5 years. He purchased it several months ago from someone who was planning on redoing the interior and died before it was gotten around to. The engine can be rotated by hand. My question is- if I put fresh fluids in and spark plugs- what else should I do before trying to crank this thing up? Since it has a radiator I don't have to be in the water yet correct? Can I crank it on with out the outdrive attached? (please excuse my naiveness- first boat for me). Also I can't find any info anywhere on this boat. Just brought it home saturday- What can someone tell me about the gas tank- how can I inspect it, how can i tell it's condition.... Thanks for any info Instanceoftime |
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1978 20' fiberform w/ 305 & merc outdrive
engine can be rotated by hand. My question is- if I put fresh fluids in
and spark plugs- what else should I do before trying to crank this thing up? Since it has a radiator I don't have to be in the water yet correct? Can I crank it on with out the outdrive attached? (please well; i tdoesn't have a radiator; it has a heat exchanger. You need to provide water to the intake - you can use ear-muff like thing or stick the outdrive in a 55 gallon drum filled with water... You should also pull the valve covers and check for stuck valves. Replace the water pump in the engine & impeller in the outdrive. Check the hoses & elbows -- there are flappers in the elbows that some times rust up. anywhere on this boat. Just brought it home saturday- What can someone tell me about the gas tank- how can I inspect it, how can i tell it's condition.... They're usually under the deck -- look for the filler and follow the line. --- AntiSpam/harvest --- Remove X's to send email to me. |
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1978 20' fiberform w/ 305 & merc outdrive
Josh is right..... I would also run it with a test tank and fresh fuel.
If the fuel has been sitting in the tank for 3 years you dont want to run it through the engine. Chances are the carb is already gummed up. Rob |
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1978 20' fiberform w/ 305 & merc outdrive
I'd be looking for transom and stringer rot before spending another dime.
"bluewaterboatservices" wrote in message oups.com... Josh is right..... I would also run it with a test tank and fresh fuel. If the fuel has been sitting in the tank for 3 years you dont want to run it through the engine. Chances are the carb is already gummed up. Rob |
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1978 20' fiberform w/ 305 & merc outdrive
James... great point... You did not say anything about the hull and I
didnt think about it.... but you should look for rot in the transom and stringers.... the repair, if needed would be more than the boats value. |
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1978 20' fiberform w/ 305 & merc outdrive
wow, lol I feel like an 18 year old looking for tips.
transom and stringers? here's the ebay auction number if anyone cares to look. 4610313410 I really haven't had a minute yet to check the boat out much. Will be taking things apart tomorrow. thanks guys |
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