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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Fazted on September 30, 2023, 11:57:49 AM

Title: 1986 18'6" 454 Chevy Berkeley maintenance Been sitting 15 years tune up
Post by: Fazted on September 30, 2023, 11:57:49 AM

Hi
I'm new to boats- helping our office gal with her boat.

1986 Open bow, 18'6" Registration says built by BCB Ent Inc. Pinstriped "Baker Boats"
BB Chevy, Holley carb, Berkeley 12JG
Its been sitting for 15 years. In a garage. Supposedly ran fine when parked. Oil is dark- but full.
Can someone suggest a list of TODO's to get it running?
 Thanks,

Ed

Title: Re: 1986 18'6" 454 Chevy Berkeley maintenance Been sitting 15 years tune up
Post by: mash on it on September 30, 2023, 01:34:11 PM

First off, fuel. Get rid of it. Inspect tanks for varnish, etc.
Fuel filter(s). Fuel pump might be done too. Pay attention to the fuel lines. Probably done too
Grease front pump bearing.
Grease driveshaft
Check lube in bowl. Add oil or grease as needed.
Holley carb will possibly leak after sitting so long.
I'd either pull the distributor and prime the oil system, or disconnect the ignition system and crank until you have oil pressure.
Start with a known good/new battery.
I'd probably pull all the plugs to inspect.
Check all the water hoses.
I'm probably missing something.
That's a start.

Dan'l