I have a new to me 1984 OMC 3.8l that I have been working on over the summer. I now have the engine starting and running smooth, the outdrive shifts in and out of gear properly, I'm not overheating on the muffs, the tilt and trim both work (most of the time), the alternator is charging the battery and I have confirmed that the bilge pump and blower are working. All fluids are clean and levels have been checked. Battery is fully charged and all safety gear is on board.
I think I'm ready to take her to the launch for a first test run. (With a boater friend on standby with his boat if needed)
Anyone have a recommended test run procedure to follow? I did a search but was not able to find anything specific to a first launch.
Obviously (after confirming the plug is in) the first thing to do before even floating it off the trailer is to look for any incoming water from a hidden problem with the bellows or elsewhere, but assuming it doesn't sink immediately, it would be good to have a checklist of things to watch and things to test to ensure everything is operating correctly.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Big_Eddy
I think I'm ready to take her to the launch for a first test run. (With a boater friend on standby with his boat if needed)
Anyone have a recommended test run procedure to follow? I did a search but was not able to find anything specific to a first launch.
Obviously (after confirming the plug is in) the first thing to do before even floating it off the trailer is to look for any incoming water from a hidden problem with the bellows or elsewhere, but assuming it doesn't sink immediately, it would be good to have a checklist of things to watch and things to test to ensure everything is operating correctly.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Big_Eddy