I run Royal Purple synthetic oil and and gear lube and yes they get darker with age, but the they go in darker than most. only way your going to know is change all the fluids and do the normal maintenance as was said then next year when you do it again see what it looks like
Do you keep it in one park or do you go on a whim to different places? We've been trying to get over to Jetty park for a launch But this time of year that's almost impossible
Since I turn 65 this month and we live on the water with direct Gulf access I can't figure out weather I dislike the Medicare supplement people or the WE want to buy your house people. Both are relentless, the supplement people have gotten so bold that they stop at the house and knock at the...
I've been running IO's in salt water for years, both V6 & V8 (mostly Volvo Penta) I have found out over time that flushing the drive and engine after every trip is important, replacing the manifolds and risers every 2-4 years will save you from what could possible a major mechanical failure...
I've been thinking about this for a while. Someone posts a question or has a problem there trying to think through, a lot of members come to there aid with opinions and solutions but you never hear from the OP again. Seems a little rude to me.
Some questions, Have you ever had in impeller go bad? Changed a thermostat? are you in salt water? There are some small passage ways in the thermostat housing that can get plugged or partly. As was said it's common for the risers to be different temps. but that spread also seems a little much to...