On vacation at home for a few weeks and doing boat work. It was time for the Chief to get some love and maintenance this spring.
New water pump kit in lower unit with oil change of course. (All was well with no leaks)
New trim pump, wow does it even make a huge difference!
New circulation pump and hose on the 4.3L Mercruiser. The old pump was rusting away and the hose wouldn't seal. The old pump also when removed and I spun the shaft there was the sound of grinding bearings so it was time. I upgraded the hose clamps from the old worm gear style that eats $35 hoses to solid band clams with bolts and 7/16" nylocs ($6. ea). I'll have to add more of the clamps as I replace hoses over the years.
I decided it was time to add the Nautolex vinyl to the entire tops of the seat box tops as I had ran out when doing the build and only had enough to do where your feet rest. I had ordered extra for this when I was doing the SS. Then I decided to pull the box sides too and repaint them. In the process now, looks like I have some deck swabbing to do, never realized how filthy the vinyl gets.
Should be done with everything and have an after pic this weekend, the painted box sides are very soft and will be easily damaged so I have to wait on them to cure up some more.
