Is a good time, wish I were there. Nice boat, hell of a deal. That engine likes high octane (crap fuel can cause detonation that can eat pistons), keep good oil in the lower end, a new water pump impeller every 2 years. Last a long time. My personal recommendation is amsoil synthetic for all needs. I’ve seen original engines last 30plus years without any repairs neeeded, and they were run HARD. It’s not advised to change a ball with wrenches, they tend to come loose and fall off. A solid 1/2” impact gun is the way to put them on unless it’s in a pinch.
Is a good time, wish I were there. Nice boat, hell of a deal. That engine likes high octane (crap fuel can cause detonation that can eat pistons), keep good oil in the lower end, a new water pump impeller every 2 years. Last a long time. My personal recommendation is amsoil synthetic for all needs. I’ve seen original engines last 30plus years without any repairs neeeded, and they were run HARD.
It’s not advised to change a ball with wrenches, they tend to come loose and fall off. A solid 1/2” impact gun is the way to put them on unless it’s in a pinch.
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