233 mercruiser

[Master-Baiter]

Hey guys, My 70 year old neighbor across the street just gave me his 1977 Sea Ray srv19 boat.He told me it hasn't been in the water for 5 years.It has a 351 Ford motor with the mercruiser outdrive.I know I have to replace the impeller, but what else should I do before I try to turn it over and start it? Thanks, you guys have a great message board. Rich

 

[clanton]

Re: 233 mercruiser

Remove sparkplugs, put some oil in each cylinder. Spin it over a few times to lubricate cylinder and build oil pressure (ignition off). Install plugs fire it up. Engine runs without knocking, 100 service.