YeOldeStonecat
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- Jun 10, 2018
- 332
- Boat Info
- '97 300 DA "Me-Shell"
- Engines
- Twin 5.7 V-Drive
Re: the manifolds and risers.....thought I took more pics over the summer but below is all I found. From what I have learned of the boat, she has spent more of her life in river water...thus mostly fresh. Her first years in the Pawcatuck River RI (not sure how far up so likely 50/50)..and then most of her life in the CT river around Essex/Deep River (we bought her in Deep River). Likely many weekends out in salt water of course.
When we bought, prior owner stated risers replaced in 2012. Approx 650 hours on the engines.
I'm thinking I want to at least pull them all and inspect...replace if necessary, or clean up and put back with new gaskets if still appear in good condition. Looking around for informative sites to learn how to determine "how they look"..if still good, or not.
I'm sure pictures of the mounted/exterior can't tell much...since what counts is on the inside.
As for water pumps...I'm guessing they are a pain to replace on the backwards engine V-Drives? I have no idea when last replaced (if ever)..but figure they should be done. Thinking the whole unit...not just the rubber impeller. Gotta pull the exhaust (heat exchanger) out? Which I likely have to do anyways to replace the H2O heater in the back.
When we bought, prior owner stated risers replaced in 2012. Approx 650 hours on the engines.
I'm thinking I want to at least pull them all and inspect...replace if necessary, or clean up and put back with new gaskets if still appear in good condition. Looking around for informative sites to learn how to determine "how they look"..if still good, or not.
I'm sure pictures of the mounted/exterior can't tell much...since what counts is on the inside.
As for water pumps...I'm guessing they are a pain to replace on the backwards engine V-Drives? I have no idea when last replaced (if ever)..but figure they should be done. Thinking the whole unit...not just the rubber impeller. Gotta pull the exhaust (heat exchanger) out? Which I likely have to do anyways to replace the H2O heater in the back.