jmcdboater
Well-Known Member
- May 28, 2022
- 574
- Boat Info
- 1988 300 DA Sundancer
Vessel JIM’N’I IV
- Engines
- Twin 5.7L Mercs w/Alpha One Drives
Koehler KVA 4 Genset
My wife and I just bought our 1988 300 Sundancer. Twin 5.7 350 Mercs. We are retired (read:fixed income). Vessel just back into water after having outdrives (Bravo I) serviced, raw water impellers and shift cables replaced, one badly corroded bell housing replaced, two bellows replaced, and all anodes replaced. Whew! $$$$ So I ask the mechanic how much for an oil change/plug change, he says $700-$800. Soooooo, after my wife cleans up the water she threw on my face after I passed out, I decide I can do that myself and probably save $600. I’ve done lots of engine works in the past on cars, and changed a lot of oil, on cars.
How hard will this be? Best way to get old oil out of drip pans? Plugs are pretty self-explanatory, right? I know to bring my swivel pieces and extensions for my ratchet. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
How hard will this be? Best way to get old oil out of drip pans? Plugs are pretty self-explanatory, right? I know to bring my swivel pieces and extensions for my ratchet. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated!