I didn't know enough about my 1997 4.3LX Mercruiser last year and didn't have time to research it so I took it to the shop to have it winterized. Well, he left out the 2 metal engine plugs that go to the block as well as the 2 blue plastic ones that go into elbows under the manifolds. I found these through investigation on my own as well as help from here. I noticed yesterday that he has pulled the "coil wire" off for whatever reason and taken off and set to the side the flat metal piece that is attached to some kind of wire and sits underneath the air filter. There is a hole in the center of it and it is supposed to sit on the same post/screw that the air filter sits on.
Anyway, I'm considering re-commissioning it myself instead of paying him 75 or 100 bucks to do it. Let me know if I leave anything out.
1. Replace block plugs and manifold plugs
2. reassemble air filter assembly
3. replace coil wire
4. put battery back in
5. attach muffs
6. Fire It Up!
7. After all the fogging fluid burns off, gap and replace spark plugs
I've also got to replace the oil, oil filter and water seperator because I failed to do this at the end of last year. I'll also replace the lower unit oil as this wasn't done either. All these are my fault and I'll be doing these prior to winterization next year. I'm even considering replacing the impeller as it doesn't seem too complicated and I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'll be greasing the spline and lubing the steering system too.
Does this sound thorough enough? Did I leave anything out? Thanks for the help.
Anyway, I'm considering re-commissioning it myself instead of paying him 75 or 100 bucks to do it. Let me know if I leave anything out.
1. Replace block plugs and manifold plugs
2. reassemble air filter assembly
3. replace coil wire
4. put battery back in
5. attach muffs
6. Fire It Up!
7. After all the fogging fluid burns off, gap and replace spark plugs
I've also got to replace the oil, oil filter and water seperator because I failed to do this at the end of last year. I'll also replace the lower unit oil as this wasn't done either. All these are my fault and I'll be doing these prior to winterization next year. I'm even considering replacing the impeller as it doesn't seem too complicated and I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'll be greasing the spline and lubing the steering system too.
Does this sound thorough enough? Did I leave anything out? Thanks for the help.
