clockwatcher
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Nov 8, 2009
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My 1989 Merc 350 Magnum with 650 hours is on an engine stand in my garage while I replace the stringers and floor in my boat. I didn't check the compression before I took it out. Is it possible to check the compression without warming it up or would it be a waist of time?
Also, the engine ran ok when I removed it, but it is 21 years old. The temperature usually read 170-180 mark with a new impeller and housing last time out.
I plan to replace:
Any suggestions on other things to check or replace before I put it back in the boat?
Thanks in advance.
Also, the engine ran ok when I removed it, but it is 21 years old. The temperature usually read 170-180 mark with a new impeller and housing last time out.
I plan to replace:
- circulation pump,
- a few cooling hoses,
- rebuild the carb,
- replace plugs and wires,
- exhaust gaskets,
- starter,
- and repaint.
Any suggestions on other things to check or replace before I put it back in the boat?
Thanks in advance.