markrinker
New Member
So far my list is pretty short. Looking for input on anything I should be doing at ~500hrs to ensure a long happy life for my 3126s.
- Coolant levels look fine and appear bright pink and clean
- Oil level fine, change not required yet
- All strainers clean
- Water pump impellors will be replaced
- Annode replacement - should I individually 'test' them, or just replace everything with new at 12yrs old, regardless of condition?
- RACORs torn down and cleaned end of last season. Fresh 10mic filters. Plan to change after next tank of treated fuel, then do 2mic filters at each engine. Algae woes appear to be behind me after removing about 1/2 gallon of black slime from the bottom of the RACORs...600 quick miles with treated fuel and attention to filters seems to have paid off, without any drama underway
- Plan to wash and lightly re-oil intake air filters, crankcase breathers