9.8 On a Pontoon

[TR6RGUY]

Now that my father-in-law has passed, we are now the proud owners of a 1972 pontoon boat. All I know about the Merc is it's a 1982 9.8. I know I need to lube the lower end and replace the plugs but is there a way to test it BEFORE I head to the lake? I'm not new to boating as I have a 14 foot Smokercraft with a 5 HP Sears I am new tho to a larger engine and have no clue as what I should or shouldn't do now. And one more thing....the logs leak some. I have a very good friend who is a professional welder and the only thing we can come up with to find all of the leaks is to cut a hole and put in air bungs and fill the logs with air pressure to find all the leaks....is this advised?

Wish I had my Father-in-law to help....Great guy and I miss him.....
Mike

 

[JB]

Re: 9.8 On a Pontoon

To test it put it in a barrel or trashcan full of water.

Your 'toon questions need to be posted in the boats forum.

 

[TR6RGUY]

Re: 9.8 On a Pontoon

To test it put it in a barrel or trashcan full of water.

Your 'toon questions need to be posted in the boats forum.

JB: Thanks for the reply...I really am at a loss as what to do....I appreciate it!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 9.8 On a Pontoon

air and a soapy solution sounds like a good idea. drill a hole tap it and put in a fitting. could be permanent to force any water out.. but becareful how much pressure you put on it. they were built for outside pressure not inside.