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#691
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Yes we did....got in around 1:30 Saturday and climbed around it for a couple of hours.
Sorry we didnt call...we we're on a mission.
It is clean but needs some elbow grease, a little upholstery work, some of the staples let go in the back seat...nothing too major there though...and the cuddy carpet is pretty run dow,
I would want to change that out.
Fiberglass had a good shine and had no dock rash or blistering anywhere.
Trailer is mint, no issues there.
Sorry we didnt call...we we're on a mission.
It is clean but needs some elbow grease, a little upholstery work, some of the staples let go in the back seat...nothing too major there though...and the cuddy carpet is pretty run dow,
I would want to change that out.
Fiberglass had a good shine and had no dock rash or blistering anywhere.
Trailer is mint, no issues there.
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You are over due to have them done. 250 hours and on, you are on borrowed time. Not a super big deal but still a small chunk of change especially if you are not doing it yourself. Head gaskets are optional I think.
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the cams they used on the early 500 carb engines had a high lift and would cause water reversion and the valve springs would rust and break.
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From what I have researched the 500 EFI's have a recommended valve spring change out at something like 200-300 hours as well.
Let me know what you think.



