Maintenance

SNobsessed wrote: I got a plug wire set from NAPA for a Ford F150, mid 80's. Plug wires were actually too long. I shortened a couple of them up. Here is another tip: When you replace your impeller, prime it with some water just before hooking up the upper hose. I put some soap on the impeller when getting things ready a few days before installation, & it still squealled for the 1st 10 seconds at startup (dry). Not the sound I wanted to hear!

Never seize works good too.

Tim

You will know if you put the impeller in backwards when you start the engine. Watch your water temp gauge!! I learned the hard way.... I didn't blow the engine, but I sure got excited when the temp spiked.

Bigcity wrote: Spark plug leeds and impeller.

Change the plug wires one at a time!   

Ive never heard the term "leeds" before. Down here we call them plug wires.

The issue with some automotive wires is the length- even if the terminals match what you have, many automotive wires will be shorter than marine, as they are intended to drape over the valve covers rather than route down and around the exhaust manifolds. I would recommend getting a marine set for this reason- or buy a universal kit (Ive use Taylor Spiro Pro from summit) and terminate them yourself.

Bigcity wrote: was going to change leeds.

Change what?