Notes on Engine and Reverse Gear
Palmer P-60:
another item from 2017 ToDo list: document maintenance procedures and parts list for engine and reverse gear (add in notes from previous owner's log) & make cheat-sheet for starting engine
- bring:
- garden hose - 50 ft.
- fresh fuel
- battery charger and electrical cord (length?)
- check fuel tank: if not empty, completely pump out because likely water in tank, then added fresh gasoline
- check oil color and level
- change oil filter & oil
- check level of transmission (aka - OXKB reverse gear) oil (same as engine oil); top up if necessary
- change fuel filter
- connect batteries (before, top up charge if possible)
- start engine; check water coming from stern; and run until warm
- immediately after first run of engine: check oil again to make sure no water in oil
- open valve to shaft seal (close after launch!)
- check through hulls: open; grease with ??; close
- reinstall garboard plug: add locktite threadlocker blue 242 REMOVABLE (in document box). Do not over tighten!
- repair water tank and plumbing to galley
- re-install composting head
- replace fuel filter including new reservoir at base (need part number!)
- bring:
- garden hose - 50 ft.
- 4 gallons of rv anti-freeze
- winterizing kit (i.e. tank set-up for antifreeze)
- replace as needed (add details!):
- spare oil filter (or two) and 5 Qt. SAE 30 non-detergent oil (engine when drained takes 3 Qt.)
- spare fuel filter (or two)
- spare distributor cap & spark plugs
- alternator belt
- peat blocks for composting head
SPRING
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Spring — start engine:
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Spring — other tasks (not ordered, yet):*****
Spring — other tasks 2019 specific:FALL
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Fall — winterize:*****
Fall — check inventory for Spring maintenance: