302 Mercruiser Manual: Full Version Software
I just paid $250. 20 20 Design Crack there. 00 for a 1974 19' Glencoe with a 1974 302cid OMC Sterndrive. The boat hasn't been in the water for a while and the hourmeter shows 538 hours (assuming those are the actual number of hours). The interior needs to be completely restored, but the hull looks sound. I would like to start it up to even find out if the motor runs, and here is where I need your help. I would like to replace all tune up parts and fluids and proceed from there. For all I know, the motor could be frozen. 1) What steps should I take to prepare the boat for a startup?
2) Where would I search for the part numbers I need to get started up? And finally, was this a good purchase? Re: 1974 OMC Ford 302 19' New Purchase First, welcome to iboats! I've got the same setup (mine's a '75) that was sitting for 12 yrs before I got it, so how long is 'a while'? As to your last question, you may regret asking that here! There's not alot of OMC love goin' on amongst the black anchor (merc) crowd. However, if you're handy they're not hard to work on.
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The engine is just a ford 302 and pretty basic. The drive is fairly simple in operation, but does need some special tools for shimming gears etc. As long as you're not allways drivin' it like you stole it, it should last quite a while. As for point 2, first, see if the engine will turn over with a wrench on the crank pulley. If it turns, try just hitting the key to see if the starter engages and turns. If does, then it's time to start checking out the other systems.
Drain the oil and re-fill Get new points & condensor, plugs & wires, cap & rotor Go over ALL the electrical connections from the battery cables on through, especially the grounds, and make sure they're clean and tight Drain the fuel tank and add fresh gas (or just use a seperate container to start out) Replace any fuel filters (there may be more than one) Take the carb apart and clean it out, make sure the float & needle are ok and the passages are clear IF it's sat for a long time, pick up a tool to pump oil through the engine by removing the distributor and spinning the oil pump. Gameshark Psx For Pc. Replace dist. Hook up a battery and crank her up! Make sure you've got got the hose on so as not to fry the impeller. They are pretty skookum, and will last a long time as long as they're not run dry.
Here's a couple of links that might help out: Good luck and let us know how it goes! Re: 1974 OMC Ford 302 19' New Purchase Welcome aboard!
Your about to embark on a long and wonderful learning journey. You will need a manual after you follow the steps NW Redneck asked you to perform. It was good sound advice. I will include a link to a post i wrote when it's time to check out your drive. Always run this setup with the drive all the way down and with water going to the drive. With muffs or in the water. Never start the boat without water going to it.