To answer your question about the washer on the prop; similar to a cotter pin, it’s recommended that you replace it but you can salvage it for a second use if you would like to save money. Also don’t forget to check your thermostat every 100hrs and replace as needed as well as greasing any zerk fittings. It’s the small things that ensure the longevity of your outboard.
Right on, thank you on all counts. Happy I replaced it, they're cheap enough. I have a new thermostat for this thing but haven't ventured down that road as of yet. Will add that to next years service.
Service ain’t cheap I work on RVs we charge about $200 an hour. I don’t see much of that I imagine a boat shop has comparable pricing If the parts are in stock. At least 20% more than you would pay I wouldn’t bother with a breaker bar for removal. An impact is better If you’re cranking on the breaker bar you’re torquing everything it’s attached to. While the impact hits fast enough to get the nut off with less stress on the housing
Yep, last time I was in a shop paying hourly I believe it was around $175 an hour, and that was ~2 years ago. I'm sure its >=$200 now. At the end of the day its just supply and demand, the marina probably stores close to 1000 boats a season and 95% of folks aren't going to change the oil themselves. I think they only have 2-3 technicians, so they have to charge accordingly. Point taken re: impact, I used the breaker bar because its in the boat tool kit (in case I have to hot swap the prop on the water). Though when doing service in the driveway, its easy enough to grab the impact.
I know nothing about boats or outboard engines, but that was interesting to watch. I was hoping you'd change out the spark plugs too. Does this have a timing belt or chain? If it's a belt, will you be doing that too? Thanks for sharing.
It has a 1/2" tip which spans the entire opening of the drain plugs. I could tell the previous tech used something smaller, because you can see where it cammed out and started to strip the plug screw. I plan to replace the plug next year on account of that, I don't want to be in a position to have to extract that thing in the future.
Cornwell makes one for ~$25 if you want to go that route. Regardless of the brand you choose, having the 1/2" blade is critical in helping to ensure you don't strip these plugs.
Nice I have some on order, the reversible flank drive ones. I just watched your unboxing video on your wrenches, very nice and I like the Zero degree offset on them!
To answer your question about the washer on the prop; similar to a cotter pin, it’s recommended that you replace it but you can salvage it for a second use if you would like to save money. Also don’t forget to check your thermostat every 100hrs and replace as needed as well as greasing any zerk fittings. It’s the small things that ensure the longevity of your outboard.
Right on, thank you on all counts. Happy I replaced it, they're cheap enough. I have a new thermostat for this thing but haven't ventured down that road as of yet. Will add that to next years service.
Enjoyed watching thank you
Nice job!
Thanks!
Service ain’t cheap
I work on RVs we charge about $200 an hour. I don’t see much of that
I imagine a boat shop has comparable pricing
If the parts are in stock. At least 20% more than you would pay
I wouldn’t bother with a breaker bar for removal. An impact is better
If you’re cranking on the breaker bar you’re torquing everything it’s attached to. While the impact hits fast enough to get the nut off with less stress on the housing
Yep, last time I was in a shop paying hourly I believe it was around $175 an hour, and that was ~2 years ago. I'm sure its >=$200 now. At the end of the day its just supply and demand, the marina probably stores close to 1000 boats a season and 95% of folks aren't going to change the oil themselves. I think they only have 2-3 technicians, so they have to charge accordingly.
Point taken re: impact, I used the breaker bar because its in the boat tool kit (in case I have to hot swap the prop on the water). Though when doing service in the driveway, its easy enough to grab the impact.
I know nothing about boats or outboard engines, but that was interesting to watch. I was hoping you'd change out the spark plugs too. Does this have a timing belt or chain? If it's a belt, will you be doing that too? Thanks for sharing.
Timing belt, impeller, and spark plugs next year as part of the 3 year service
What’s the difference between that snap on screw driver and a normal flat head, Just curious
nothing. people just buy the name man. not hating, I buy lots of snap on myself but some things dont make sense.
It has a 1/2" tip which spans the entire opening of the drain plugs. I could tell the previous tech used something smaller, because you can see where it cammed out and started to strip the plug screw. I plan to replace the plug next year on account of that, I don't want to be in a position to have to extract that thing in the future.
Cornwell makes one for ~$25 if you want to go that route. Regardless of the brand you choose, having the 1/2" blade is critical in helping to ensure you don't strip these plugs.
PB Swiss has one on Amazon for $21.90
Do you have any Snap On ratchet wrenches?
Yes, I have a set of metric non reversibles. 10 to 19mm
Nice I have some on order, the reversible flank drive ones. I just watched your unboxing video on your wrenches, very nice and I like the Zero degree offset on them!