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2807 Riviera Information Please
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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2807 Riviera Information Please
How will the seals for the drive shafts hold up?
We're going to drop it in the water and do a sea trial but what do I need to look for and what is common?
Any assistance here would be totally appreciated.
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Re: 2807 Riviera Information Please
I had all of the above done and or checked prior to purchasing my 1998 355 this spring (only about 225 total engine hours), it cost the previous owner almost 6k to make the required repairs, mostly hoses, clamps pumps etc. but saved me 6k plus time and grief.
Best of luck
tom
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Re: 2807 Riviera Information Please
- Also make sure the bilge float switches and bilge pumps are working before you head out for a sea trial.
- You may want to change the fuel filters before the sea trail and take a couple of extras along for the ride just in case.
- Also pop the distributor caps off and take a look inside for corrosion or you may not get far.
- Take a look under the engines for any signs of oil leaks prior to the sea trial and then take a look after the trial is over.
- Look for smoking engines that won't go away after the run, both from the exhaust and in the engine bay.
- Pull the hose off the rocker panels while the engines are running and see if there is any blow-by.
- Check the colour of the tranny fluid, should be a clear red and not smell burnt.
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