When to replace plugs etc?
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Topic: When to replace plugs etc?
Posted By: merbesfield
Subject: When to replace plugs etc?
Date Posted: May-16-2011 at 12:27am
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My 1986 2001 with a 351 is relatively new to me. Last summer was my first season of ownership. I just de-winterized it this weekend and took it for a run. It ran incredibly well. So the question is, when/how do I decide what maintenance to do? Sort of like "If it's not broke, don't fix it", but I know that is not correct. I have read the manual and know what the recommended intervals are. Should I just go ahead and replace all the plugs, wires, points etc and be done with it? Also, if anyone can point me to a post that lists out hoses and sizes it would be great. Thanks for the help.
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-16-2011 at 12:43am
Mark - Great question.
I went a little overboard when I got our SN 3 years ago & replaced items that were probably OK as is.
If it is running good, I would leave the plug wires alone. Pull a couple plugs & look at the center electrode. If it shows signs of erosion or if the insulator is black, probably time for plugs.
Remove the distributor cap & check it's condition, the rotor & the points. Check that the centrifugal weights are loose.
If you haven't already, check the condition of the Raw Water Pump impeller. If that is cracked or has a bad 'set', time to replace it too.
Check your shaft packing for about 6 drips per minute. It can be adjusted if leaking too much.
Look at your belts for adjustment & signs of cracking.
Same with you hoses, check for cracking & loose hose clamps.
Check your timing & adjust the carb idle mixture.
Check that tranny oil, or else make an appointment with Eric to get it fixed!
Good luck & enjoy the boat!
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