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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 3135363" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>well I pulled the spark plugs, soaked the chit outta the cylinders with deep creep twice each, and let it sit for about an hour, then left plugs out, unhooked ignition coil and then turned over the motor with the starter...it turned over with ease and sounded smooth as any other motor I've fogged that way (project cars and jetskis). It is a chevy motor after all so I'm hoping it will be fine. Biggest worry is since no RV antifreeze used in block while stored so long, coulda developed rust but cast iron chevy block is well made so I bet it will still serve for years if i do it right from now on.</p><p></p><p>confirmed had AC OEM platinum plugs 41-932 so I can get those locally easy...can I used a standard oil filter for a 4.3 or do I need a "special" marine oil filter when I do change the oil? I think I will use the OEM volvo gear oil for the lower unit though.</p><p></p><p>Also confirmed gauges working, and clarion stereo is impressive sound compared to what I expected from older marine speakers.</p><p></p><p>what does the extension tube described for the pipe wrench look like? Just a piece of cheater pipe or what?</p><p></p><p>Finally, the motor has a water hose hook-up in the engine bay...IS THIS AN ALTERNATIVE TO USING MUFFS TO RUN THE ENGINE ON TRAILER?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 3135363, member: 24531"] well I pulled the spark plugs, soaked the chit outta the cylinders with deep creep twice each, and let it sit for about an hour, then left plugs out, unhooked ignition coil and then turned over the motor with the starter...it turned over with ease and sounded smooth as any other motor I've fogged that way (project cars and jetskis). It is a chevy motor after all so I'm hoping it will be fine. Biggest worry is since no RV antifreeze used in block while stored so long, coulda developed rust but cast iron chevy block is well made so I bet it will still serve for years if i do it right from now on. confirmed had AC OEM platinum plugs 41-932 so I can get those locally easy...can I used a standard oil filter for a 4.3 or do I need a "special" marine oil filter when I do change the oil? I think I will use the OEM volvo gear oil for the lower unit though. Also confirmed gauges working, and clarion stereo is impressive sound compared to what I expected from older marine speakers. what does the extension tube described for the pipe wrench look like? Just a piece of cheater pipe or what? Finally, the motor has a water hose hook-up in the engine bay...IS THIS AN ALTERNATIVE TO USING MUFFS TO RUN THE ENGINE ON TRAILER? [/QUOTE]
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