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Old 04-02-2011 | 08:36 AM
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I have a 598 going in this year that has not been fired in 3 years. Fogger has been sprayed in it 2 twice a year, no oil in the motor. Should I prime the same way or should I take the dist out and prime it? Engine only has 80hrs on it and dont want to trash the bearings!!

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yank the distributor , well worth the 3 minutes you'll spend
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Old 04-02-2011 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing163.1
yank the distributor , well worth the 3 minutes you'll spend
The first time when i repowered i did prime it via the pump.

Every season do you do that? I guess it wouldnt hurt to be safe
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Old 04-02-2011 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblue
The first time when i repowered i did prime it via the pump.

Every season do you do that? I guess it wouldnt hurt to be safe
the Skater has external oil pumps we just drop the belt and spin it on a drill 3 mins 80Lbs of oil pressure and slide the belt back on , customers boats all get primed and a splash of Lucas & PRO-BLEND better safe then sorry
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Old 04-02-2011 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing163.1
the Skater has external oil pumps we just drop the belt and spin it on a drill 3 mins 80Lbs of oil pressure and slide the belt back on , customers boats all get primed and a splash of Lucas & PRO-BLEND better safe then sorry
I like your thinking!!! And yea that would make life super easy with external pumps!
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Old 04-02-2011 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblue
I like your thinking!!! And yea that would make life super easy with external pumps!
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Old 04-02-2011 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing163.1
lol all this toasting of martinis and cheersing of beer mugs on this thread makes me want a beer!!!!


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Old 04-03-2011 | 12:20 AM
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lol all this toasting of martinis and cheersing of beer mugs on this thread makes me want a beer!!!!


g@@se & red bull meself
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Old 04-03-2011 | 01:57 PM
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We use a pre-Lube engine oiler, when I spring the boat. Easy to use and you don't need to pull the distributor out of the engine.

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Old 04-03-2011 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing163.1
g@@se & red bull meself
Depends on the day! I like my cold beer in the sun on the boat or at the bbq at the end of the day.
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Old 04-03-2011 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by motorz
We use a pre-Lube engine oiler, when I spring the boat. Easy to use and you don't need to pull the distributor out of the engine.


Looks simple, which i like!! Im going to google it. Whats the link if I strike out??
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