I am planning a trip from New York to FLorida down the ICW, with one 6 weeks cursing in the Bahamas (out of the reach of the USPS) and then back up again. The continuous 12h motoring for days is surely to place a big strain on the engine and parts. I am trying to prepare as much as possible with recent upgrades and maintenance procedures.
It would be great to get input and advice on what else I should do top prepare and, most importantly, which spares to carry.
Below is a listing of recent upgrades, planned maintenance procedures, and spare parts I have assembled so far. Would love your feedback!
Recent upgrades (2012):
70 amp Balmar alternator with smart external regulator
oil pressure gauge
RPM gauge
engine hour meter
Moyer water pump
SS sediment bowl
Moyer oil change kit
raw water strainer
Carburetor rebuilt (in 2010)
Planned procedures:
acid flush
pressure flush
oil change every 50 h
Suggested spare parts:
Ignition:
spark plugs (8)
coil (1)
alternator belt (2)
electronic ignition kit (1) -replaces currently installed non-electronic ignition once it fails
Fuel system:
carburetor service kit
Cooling system:
water pump repair kit
old Oberdorfer pump as spare
impeller and gasket set (2)
cooling system flushing kit
Thanks!
It would be great to get input and advice on what else I should do top prepare and, most importantly, which spares to carry.
Below is a listing of recent upgrades, planned maintenance procedures, and spare parts I have assembled so far. Would love your feedback!
Recent upgrades (2012):
70 amp Balmar alternator with smart external regulator
oil pressure gauge
RPM gauge
engine hour meter
Moyer water pump
SS sediment bowl
Moyer oil change kit
raw water strainer
Carburetor rebuilt (in 2010)
Planned procedures:
acid flush
pressure flush
oil change every 50 h
Suggested spare parts:
Ignition:
spark plugs (8)
coil (1)
alternator belt (2)
electronic ignition kit (1) -replaces currently installed non-electronic ignition once it fails
Fuel system:
carburetor service kit
Cooling system:
water pump repair kit
old Oberdorfer pump as spare
impeller and gasket set (2)
cooling system flushing kit
Thanks!
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