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| Revitalizing a P-60 after immersion |
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David Blakey
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Username: catboater
Post Number: 17
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 09:17 am: | 
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My boat sank (!)in the recent nor'easter we had here a week ago. She's back afloat now; my concern is in getting my P-60 going again after having been immersed in brackish water for three days.
To date I have removed the water/oil mix from the oil sump and replaced with fresh oil, turning the motor over several times by hand to lube the internal working parts. Oil filter was replaced. The oil in the reduction gearbox has been replaced with fresh. I know I will need to purge/clean the entire fuel system -tank, hoses, filters, etc. I plan to take the carb apart to get all the water out of it.
What about the electrical accessories? I would assume they are all toast and need to be replaced, but does anyone know differently? I've removed the starter and alternator and plan to take them to a rebuild shop. What about the voltage regulator? Electric fuel pump? Ignition coil? The plugs, points, and condenser were due for replacement, which I'll do as part of this process.
Anything else I'm missing that needs to be done? As always, thanks for your help. |
Sid Smith, SMithcorp Marine Service
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| | Posted on Monday, December 28, 2009 - 10:35 pm: |
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Sounds like you have covered all the bases there.
Fuel Pump and coil will probably be ok....you need to look closely at ALL electrical connections.....Voltage regulator is probably toast. |
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