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Show Edition, May RV Show 14, 1986 3 Helpful tips for outboard tune-up- s Just about everyone who owns an automobile realizes that a tune-u- p is necessary from time to time to ensure good performance. The same is true for an outboard motor, yet boaters often dont know what a good tune-u- p consists of. A manufacturer may recommend that its outboards be serviced every six months or after Safari passenger wagons ac- commodate up to eight persons with available seats and a properly equipped Safari fows up to 5,000 pounds, including passengers, cargo, equipment and trailer, National Fishing Week June 100 hours of operation. If use is limited, then once a year may do. Whether a boater does the work himself or goes to a dealer, here is the tune-u- p sequence recommended: 1) Compression check. If the pounds per square inch of pressure vary a lot between cylinders, it may signal a problem such as worn or sticking piston rings, scored piston or cylinder, or head gasket leaking. 2) Spark plug service. Not only the plugs, but the plug wires as well, should be inspected. 3) Lower unit and water pump check. A faulty water pump can result in extensive damage to Towing power GMC each 2-- 8, 1986 Whether a boater works on his outboard himself, or takes it to a dealer as this owner has, it's important to know the procedures involved in a proper tune-up- . TATTON INSURANCE AGENCY the engine pistons and cylinders. So its a good idea to replace the pump impeller, seals and gaskets once a year or whenever the unit is removed for service. Check lower unit lubricant level and for presence of water. Replace sealsgaskets if necessary. 4) Fuel system - We Insure .lik m service. Examine the fuel lines for kinks or deterioration and clean and reinstall the fuel filter. 5) Battery, starter motor and solenoid check. 6) Alternator and rectifier check. 7) Internal wiring harness check. 8) Timing, synchronization and adjustment. Any time the fuel or ignition systems are adjusted or defective parts replaced, these should be done. ATC Dirt Bikes Road Bikes Race Bikes procedures iS r; ,7777j777777-7777777777777777.7777777- ' s w TEXACO " Serving This used to be a forest. Main & Carbon Avenue, Price, Utah 84501 Our Friends of Castle Country' Motor Homes TELEPHONE STATE INSPECTION STATION 616 S Boats MURRY'S CENTER TEXACO & "BUGGY BATH (801) 637-157- JL, 5 7.77777777777777y77777777777777; Mountain Wiew Motors FEATURING Special 1986 Chevy & $-1- 0 Call Our Office 637-184- 854 E 8 100 N , Price Bivis Croft Motors 4x4 Special Chrome Application Sun Roof Camper Shell Bed Mat Super Winch with Brush Guard. Full Size ED-E-KAM- P and Mid-Siz- e Customized Vans MOUNTAIN VIEW MOTORS & DAVIS CROFT MOTORS 1115 South Carbon Ave., Price 4 637-011- 0 |