Spring prep...
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Topic: Spring prep...
Posted By: MattB
Subject: Spring prep...
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 1:14pm
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I might be being overly optimistic but I think there are about 6 weeks before the covers can come off and I can get an early start to the season, this is mostly prompted by the need to get a couple of people through thier SBDA driver test before we go into the good weather and want to be boarding most/all weekend.
I have now started thinking about the prep I need to complete and was looking for any advise or anything I might be overlooking. I will be ordering a new 422 prop very soon, probably import from the US due to the prices I have been quoted in the UK. My local ACME supplier has given me a price of Approx £500, imported from http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.co.uk - http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.co.uk the price will be £287 + import duty but this will still work out significantly cheaper. As part of the new prop install I will run through an alignment check (feeler gauges have just been ordered). I will follow the prop install / lapping guide on here. When I winterized I didn't do any fluid changes, this was due to the low hours on the oil since its last change (approx 20) with only 60hrs since a full rebuild. I am however going to change the oil (20w50) along with changing the transmission fluid. New spark plugs, new filter and I also have a replacement fuel filter to install. (oil extractor pump (pela) and a filter wrench are also on order) A new impeller will be ordered and installed just need to find a UK supplier. So what am I missing, are there any annual checks that you guys perform in the spring? Fram filters are the best aren't they? 
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Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 1:21pm
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well, maybe hit the treadmill and do some situps as well. Thats usually on my spring checklist. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 1:27pm
Just back from a weeks snowboarding in the Alps and just started swimming twice/three times a week  Good idea on the situps though...time to dust off the pilates machine I think.------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 1:47pm
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Pull out your battery and put it on a trickle charger, would be one idea if your looking for something to do.
Another would be to make sure your steering cable is operating freely. |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 1:50pm
Snowboarding in the alps, awesome, where did you go? My wife and I did some boarding in the austrian alps last year, it was awesome. 
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MattB wrote:Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 2:08pm
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Matt have a look at this site, http://www.keypart.com/ - Keypart there just over the hill from me. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 2:28pm
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I have been making regular visits to the boat to turn the wheel and ensure the cable is running freely (tick)
I will keep my fingers crossed for the battery's but will take a jump box with me just incase :) We went to Morzine in France which was great, lots of snow the week before we arrived and lots of nice sunshine whilst we were there, would have been nice for a bit more powder but it was still great. Massive area to cover http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portes_du_Soleil - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portes_du_Soleil . I will say one thing for the French they know how to serve red meat...blue 
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-25-2012 at 9:16pm
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Matt - I would also check packing gland adjustment, hose clamps, & belt tension for yout spring checkup. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 6:52am
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Good call on the packing gland (will look that up). I removed/loosened the belts so will need re-installing before startup.
With the hose clamps I presume this is just a visual check and a tug to check that they are all tight? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 10:50am
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Matt - I use a screw driver to check torque on the hose clamps (by feel). Some guys use a socket wrench to get them even tighter. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 5:39pm
using a socket on your hose clamps to get them tighter is not necessarily a good Idea. if you tighten too much, you can "cold flow" the hose, essentially causing it to be weakened. tight enough to stop leaks is good on hoses, don't go crazy with them 
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 8:04pm
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Kris - I agree, that is why I only use a screw driver. I was taught that when the rubber starts to extrude into the worm gear slots, it is tight enough! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 9:34pm
I think the recommendation on using a 1/4" socket on the clamps really started with problems with air leaks on the suction side of the RWP. That's wire reinforced so, I really feel that is tougher hose. I always back off on the torque when the hose clamt ends start to twist away from each other!!  BTW, it's important to use the best quality clamp around. If the hose is large enough in diameter, then T clamps are the way to go.------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: January-27-2012 at 7:16am
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Cheers guys, as always great advise and tips :)
The system is currently full of Anti-freeze but do I need to worry about any air locks when I re-install everything or should these just work themselves out? I do have a heater matrix inline with the cooling system if that makes any difference? Is it just a question of monitoring the temp when I first fire it up to make sure everything is as expected? Forgive the simple questions (simple if you know the answers) but I do want to make sure the season starts well without any issues  Fingers crossed it will stop raining, otherwise I will be changing my name to Noah. [Emoticons with large beard]
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-27-2012 at 8:40am
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Matt,
Any air in the system will work it's way out. What you do ned to watch out for are leaks on the suction side of the RWP. They will allow air in so do watch the engine temp. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: January-27-2012 at 12:45pm
Also, if you have a water strainer installed, make sure the bowl is good and snug, and making a good seal on the body. You don't need any tools (don't over-tighten) just make sure it is threaded on ok and not loose. I bought a new bowl one time, because my old one got cloudy, and it gave me some trouble. I wound up returning to the original bowl because it sealed better. 
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-27-2012 at 12:55pm
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Most of the PCM 351 clamps are 5/16", I keep one in the boat all times. I'd rather have a hose too tight than an overheated engine. I snug them (on the RWP side) when the engine is warm, so the hose is a bit softer. ------------- |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: February-01-2012 at 10:33am
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So I bought my service parts from a small independent Motor supplies shop yesterday the only difficult thing was the oil filter! yes you guessed it they stocked FRAM!!!
The shop keeper looked at me with a very strange expression when I told them I would take anything other than a FRAM which they told me was thier main filter and most people insisted on only installing a FRAM. I ended up with a Fujitoyo!!! I haven't been able to find any information on the web about Fujitoyo (yet) but they appear to be used on a lot of French cars...(probably a bad sign) I will do some more investigations into the Fujitoyo and then decide either to keep it on the shelf or use it. I've read up on the http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/opinions.html - http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/opinions.html site and know the reasons why the FRAM's are so bad and I am not going to use one, but its just strange how the shop owner was so surprised that I didn't want one! The shop was probably a bad place as they had never heard of Autolite plugs either and they didn't stock the Champion's I had written down, I ended up with NGK's so that's ok. I guess its also a bad sign when they ask you the registration (license plate) of the vehicle to look up parts and you respond with "actually its a boat"...oh! "we don't get many of those around here"
Oh and its not my local shop but its one close to my current work location so thought I would give them a try, support the little guys for once. Funny how there are FRAM lovers just around the corner....there could be some near you 
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Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: February-01-2012 at 10:43am
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OH! Fujitoyo appear to be made in China....I might leave it on the shelf. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: February-01-2012 at 11:23am
Ha sounds like autozone around here, whats the make and model? its a boat.........oh....... ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: February-01-2012 at 1:56pm
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So the Chinese Fujitoyo filter will be left on the shelf I think.
I have been doing a bit more searching and ordered a Baldwin B2 but also found that the FL-1A is Ford Part number 3707442 in Europe, so next time I should be able to pop into a local dealer and get one. Oh I also watched the alignment 101 posted on youtube over my lunch time, nice video and cleared up nicely whats needed, Cheers Pete. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: February-01-2012 at 2:00pm
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Doh! that part number is now 5092557 :)
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Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: February-01-2012 at 8:59pm
Matt you could also try and source a Ryco Z9 they are a good quality filter. I used to run the Baldwin filters myself but now use the Ryco Z9.
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-01-2012 at 9:26pm
Matt, I'm glad it worked for you. The basic idea was to get people thinking about the concept of the importance of keeping a straight aligned shaft. (yes, I do know some are bent! [;) )
BTW, I think you need to find another place to shop for your engine supplies! I's obvious they have been scammed by the Fram guys too!!------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |