Dear Forum,
I recently had a water jacket inspection plate leak. Removed that plate without incident (!) and pulled out a fair bit of rust with a magnet. Plan to clean er up in and out, install new plate (read about gaskets, sealants, copper washers), paint the engine (very rusty on the distrib side), and then convert to the Indigo FWC. Lots of steps there, but for now wondering what else I should do to clean the inside water passages before closing her up. Need I remove the drain plugs to fully flush her? Need I remove the exhaust manifold side plugs to flush her? Anything else need to come off for flushing and digging inside? I have compressed air: any reason not to blow her out?
Engine is in the boat. Is it possible to do a good paint job with the engine in the boat? Access is so-so.....contortionist but possible. I painted her once before and didn't do a good enough job degreasing. The paint lifted in a couple spots and water from a compass mount leak did the rest.
A bit of info: boat is 1967 Tartan 27 with original A4. My dad had her in Lake Erie until 2000...been in salt water here in Vancouver since then. She has been running great, electonic ignition, Indigo PVC kit, newer carb, new alt. Decent compression, Campbell 3 blade prop, oil changed every fall of her life.
Would like to support the Moyer team and get his fresh water system, but the electric pump on the Indigo makes more sense in my limited space....plus seems simpler. Thinking about the Indigo thermostat also.
Any wisdom/advice gratefully received!
-Marty on Poseidon
I recently had a water jacket inspection plate leak. Removed that plate without incident (!) and pulled out a fair bit of rust with a magnet. Plan to clean er up in and out, install new plate (read about gaskets, sealants, copper washers), paint the engine (very rusty on the distrib side), and then convert to the Indigo FWC. Lots of steps there, but for now wondering what else I should do to clean the inside water passages before closing her up. Need I remove the drain plugs to fully flush her? Need I remove the exhaust manifold side plugs to flush her? Anything else need to come off for flushing and digging inside? I have compressed air: any reason not to blow her out?
Engine is in the boat. Is it possible to do a good paint job with the engine in the boat? Access is so-so.....contortionist but possible. I painted her once before and didn't do a good enough job degreasing. The paint lifted in a couple spots and water from a compass mount leak did the rest.
A bit of info: boat is 1967 Tartan 27 with original A4. My dad had her in Lake Erie until 2000...been in salt water here in Vancouver since then. She has been running great, electonic ignition, Indigo PVC kit, newer carb, new alt. Decent compression, Campbell 3 blade prop, oil changed every fall of her life.
Would like to support the Moyer team and get his fresh water system, but the electric pump on the Indigo makes more sense in my limited space....plus seems simpler. Thinking about the Indigo thermostat also.
Any wisdom/advice gratefully received!
-Marty on Poseidon
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