Archive for the ‘Seasonal Programs’ Category

1. Engine

• Check engine alignment
• Check plug wires
• Check distributor cap and rotor * Run salt-away through engine
• Check anodes
• Change pencil zinc in heat exchanger
• Check engine compression
• Check engine timing
• Check carburetor for leaks and operation
• Run engine tuner through engine
• Clean flame arrestor
• Check carb adjustment
• Set idle speed
• Check belt condition and tension
• Change oil and filter
• Check coolant
• Check and top off power steering fluid
• Spray engine with corrosion block

2. Lower Unit

• Check gearlube (replace if dirty or contaminated)
• Pressure & vacuum test gearcase
• Lubricate u-joints & gimble bearings
• Replace gasket & seals & install outdrive
• Remove prop and lubricate splines
• Check for fish line behind prop
• Check condition of bellows
• Hook up speedo pick-up

3. Fuel System

• Change filters and check operation of choke

4. Electrical System

• Check battery and charge

5. Boat

• Check drain plug
• Check all boat accessories

6. Trailer

• Check trailer lights
• Air tires
• Grease trailer bearings
• Lube winch, coupler and tongue jack

Sterndrive Service/Tune Engine and Outdrive Estimated Costs:

• All But Bravo – 4.5 to 5.5 Hours Labor plus parts
• Bravo Only – 6.0 to 7.0 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Lower Unit

• Remove outdrive
• Check lube (replace if dirty or contaminated)
• Pressure & vacuum test gearcase
• Lubricate u-joints & gimble bearings
• Check engine alignment
• Replace gasket & seals & install outdrive
• Run salt-away through engine
• Check anodes
• Clean gear lube monitor and fill * Remove prop and lubricate splines
• Check for fish line behind prop
• Check condition of bellows
• Hook up speedo pick-up

2. Boat

• Check drain plug

3. Trailer

• Air tires
• Grease trailer bearings * Lube winch, coupler and tongue jack

Sterndrive Outdrive Service Estimated Costs:

• All But Bravo – 1.89 Hours – $179.55 + $165.25 = $344.80
• Bravo Only – 2.3 Hours – $218.50 + $165.25 = $383.75

1. Engine

• Change oil and filter
• Check coolant (If fresh water cooled)
• Check and top off power steering fluid
• Check heat pencil zinc in heat exchanger
• Run salt-away through engine
• Spray engine with corrosion block

2. Fuel System

• Change fuel filter

3. Boat

• Check drain plug

4. Trailer

• Lube wench, coupler & tongue jack

Sterndrive Motor Service Estimated Costs:

• All But Bravo – 1.5 to 2.5 Hours Labor plus parts
• Bravo Only – 2.0 to 3.0 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Engine

• Check engine compression
• Check and change sparkplugs
• Check plug wires
• Check distributor cap & rotor
• Check points and condenser
• Set point dwell and engine timing
• Check carburetor for leaks and operation
• Check flame arrestor
• Check carb adjustment
• Get idle speed
• Check belt tension and adjust if needed
• Run salt-away through engine
• Spray engine with corrosion block
• Check gearlube level

2. Fuel System

• Change fuel filters
• Check operation of choke

3. Boat

• Check drain plug

4. Trailer

• Air tires
• Lube wench, coupler and tongue jack

Sterndrive Tune-Up Estimated Costs:

• All But Bravo – 2 to 3 Hours Labor plus parts
• Bravo Only – 2.5 to 3.5 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Engine

Check compression and spark

Check and replace sparkplugs

Check charging system

Check condition of ignition coils and wires * Check and adjust valves

Run engine tuner through engine

Change engine oil and filter

Lube throttle control arm if applicable

Grease engine as needed

Check cooling system

Check all starting lock out features

Spray engine with corrosion block

Check tilt and reverse lock

2. Lower Unit

• Check gearlube – replace if dirty
• Check for water in lube
• Pressure and vacuum check if water present
• Remove prop and check for fish line
• Grease propshaft splines
• Check shifting

3. Fuel System

• Check for leaks and operation
• Clean and/or replace fuel filters

Outboard Engine (4 Stroke) Service/Tune Off Boat Estimated Costs:

• 1 – 25hp – 2.25 to 3.25 Hours Labor plus parts
• 25hp and Up – 3.25 to 4.25 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Engine

• Check compression and spark
• Check and replace sparkplugs
• Check and adjust valves
• Run engine tuner through engine
• Lube throttle control arm
• Check charging and cooling system
• Check starter safety switch
• Spray engine with corrosion block
• Lubricate all grease fittings and steering cable
• Check tilt and reverse lock
• Check adjustment and idle speed
• Check for binding in tilt and steering

2. Lower Unit

• Check gearlube – replace if dirty
• Check for water in lubricant
• Pressure vacuum test if water present * Remove prop and check for fish line
• Lube propshaft splines
• Check shifting

3. Fuel System

• Clean and/or replace fuel filters

4. Boat

• Check boat accessories for operation
• Check drain plug

5. Trailer

• Check trailer bearings and lights
• Air tires
• Grease trailer bearings
• Lube winch, coupler and tongue jack

Outboard Engine (4 Stroke) Service/Tune On Boat Estimated Costs:

• 1 – 25hp – 2.25 to 3.25 Hours Labor plus parts
• 25hp and Up – 3.0 Hours Labor plus parts

1. Engine

• Check compression and spark
• Check and replace sparkplugs
• Check condition of ignition coils and plug wires
• Check carb for leaks and operation
• Lube throttle and control arm
• Run engine tuner through engine
• Check idle speed and adjust as needed
• Check motor timing and sync adjust as needed
• Run engine – check for final adjustments
• Check for overheating and proper shifting
• Check tilt and reverse lock
• Grease engine as needed
• Spray engine with corrosion block

2. Lower Unit

• Check gearlube – replace
• Check for water in lube
• Pressure and vacuum test gearcase * Remove prop and check for fish line
• Lube prop and shaft splines

Outboard Engine (2 Stroke) Service/Tune Off Boat Estimated Costs:

• 1 – 25hp – 1.5 to 2.5 Hours plus parts
• 25hp and Up – 2.25 3.25 Hours labor plus parts

1. Engine

• Check compression and spark
• Replace spark plugs,check wires
• Check link and sync
• Run engine tuner through engine
• Lubricate engine and steering cable
• Test run
• Lube throttle control arm
• Check charging and cooling system
• Check starting safety switch
• Check idle speed
• Check or replace anodes
• Check and fill TNT oil reservoir
• Check oil injection reservoir – fill
• Run salt-away through engine
• Spray engine with corrosion block
• Check trailer lock
• Check battery – charge

2. Lower Unit

• Check gear lube
• Check for water in lubricant
• Pressure and vacuum test gearcase
• Remove prop and check for fish line
• Check shifting
• Lube prop shaft splines

3. Fuel System

• Clean and replace fuel filters
• Check for system leaks and operation

4. Boat

• Grease Steering Cable
• Check boat accessories for operation
• Check for binding in tilt and steering
• Check drain plug

7. Trailer

• Check trailer bearings, lights, tire pressure
• Grease trailer bearings

Outboard Engine (2 Stroke) Service/Tune On Boat Estimated Costs:

• 1 – 25hp – 1.75 to 2.75 Hours Labor plus parts
• 25hp and Up – 2.75 to 3.75 Hours Labor plus parts