Sterndrive – Service/Tune Engine and Outdrive
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
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