Going through my new to me 2000 Amberjack 290 and swapping both rotten transom assemblies. Y pipes are also toast. I'm going to block off the drive water intake while I'm in there (have through hulls) but wondering if there's anything else I should swap while I'm in there. I already swapped the stbd coupler (splines were bad) and heard the rear motor mount bushings can cause coupler failure (as such, considering changing for both engines - pn 8M0103028). Also swapping the elbows with OEM parts. Engines are FWC, so I'll check and clean up the manifolds as necessary. Already swapped impellers. Having the drives sandblasted, coated with Interprotect 2000 Epoxy and Pacifica Plus bottom paint. Will prime and paint the new transom assemblies before installing as well.
Anything else I should get after while I'm in there? Are the mounts inspectable or otherwise necessary ($50ea x4). Appreciate any and all experienced input.
Anything else I should get after while I'm in there? Are the mounts inspectable or otherwise necessary ($50ea x4). Appreciate any and all experienced input.
