What is the recommended procedure to star up a pair on DD 8V71TI that had not been run for 6 months ?. My brother is planning to buy a boat that has 2 8V71Ti that the owner did not pickle or run on about 6 months. Do we have to turn the engine first by hand. Any input in this matter will be greatly appreciated.is
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07-18-2017 09:23 AM #1
Start up dormant engine procedure
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07-18-2017 09:50 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: Start up dormant engine procedure
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Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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Re: Start up dormant engine procedure
It will also let you know if there is a hydrolock without breaking stuff. I'd also keep a board handy to put over the intake in case a rack is hung up.
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I want to live in Theory, everything works there.
1970 36C375
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If you're really worried, drain the oil and refill minus two gallons. Take off the rocker covers and pour the remaining 2 gallons over the valvetrain. That is recommended for return to service after long-term storage.
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Make sure the battery banks are fully charged also.
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Good idea. For that and other reasons I'm converting the shutdown solenoids my 3208s from Energize To Run to Energize To Shutdown.
--- The poster formerly known as Scrod ---
I want to live in Theory, everything works there.
1970 36C375
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I'd pull the valve covers and check the racks and injectors for sticking but that's just me cause I've had 2 runaways. Like Tony Montana said "Ima Paranoid"
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