"James" wrote in message
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Dissassembly can be a pain depending on how rusted things are. You really
don't want to break off a bolt in the head. If you have time start
soaking things down with wd40 days in advance.

"Jens_Erik" wrote in message
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I am purchasing a used 1988 boat with OMC V8 FWC engine also 1988 and
would like to start off with brand new manifolds and risers. But I have
not done this before. Has
anyone done the changing themselves, or is this a job best left to the
boatyard/mechanics? Any experiences, positive or negative, doing
this job will be appreciated.
Thanks
Jens-Erik




Forget WD-40. Use either PB Blaster or "Hydrogen Peroxide".

On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:03:37 GMT, "CalifBill"
wrote:

Forget WD-40. Use either PB Blaster or "Hydrogen Peroxide".

Or Aero Kroil.

I've met a few expert mechhanics who swear by it.

Compared to Kroil, WD-40 just gets in the way.

On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:07:48 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:


Or Aero Kroil.

I've met a few expert mechhanics who swear by it.

And some non-expert mechanics. ;-) I don't think it's sold retail,
though. So:

http://www.kanolabs.com/

Thanks for all your replies.
The parts are new and genuine OMC parts.
I am doing this as a preventive/maintenance percussion.
It sounds like there is not much to it and I will get a couple of
friends to help me. They have some experience in the area as they have
had boats for years.

What about flushing kits, What are your experiences as to how the
easiest way to flush with after use?
Jens-Erik