Pulling Both Engines for Couplers

• Jun 18, 2019

• #1

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BirdieNumNum

Member

Mar 16, 2019

38

Boat Info

310 Sundancer 2000

Engines

Twin 5.7 Mercruisers w/Bravo III Drives

2000 310w/twin 5.7TBI/B3s/450hrs. Short story, both engines will be pulled for coupler replacements. As long as the engines are out, what else should I have the mechanic look for or do that might be more preventative maintenance or visual inspections?

 

• Jun 18, 2019

• #2

Ididntdoit

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Dec 5, 2007

2,777

South Florida

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Dusky 217

Engines

Suzuki

Hoses, Manifolds, starter, check oil pans for rust, steering pins, gimble ring/bearing, bellows, water tube in transom assy

 

• Jun 18, 2019

• #3

Little Ducky

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Jun 5, 2017

2,655

Dickson, TN / Chattanooga, TN

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1998 290 Sundancer

Engines

Twin EFI 5.0L w/Alphas
Kohler 4kW

Spark plugs and wires if they haven't been done in a while.

 

• Jun 18, 2019

• #4

sbw1

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Oct 10, 2006

8,185

West Michigan

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This is listed in my signature

Engines

This is listed in my signature

Clean and touch up paint in bilge. Check for moisture and dry wet areas out. Seal any suspected penetrations against water intrusion.

 

• Jun 18, 2019

• #5

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FootballFan

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Jun 20, 2012

3,586

Florida

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Marquis 59

Engines

MTU Series 60

sbw1 said:

View attachment 71435 Clean and touch up paint in bilge. Check for moisture and dry wet areas out. Seal any suspected penetrations against water intrusion.

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Dirt, small bits of trash, and peeling paint are tough on bilge pumps. Great idea to use this opportunity to clean.