Manifolds off, what else should I do / look at?

[makonnen]

So I got the manifolds off - Bravo III, 350V8

Here's what I did while I have great access to the engine:
- Check condition of manifold, risers, elbows
- inspect frost plugs, block
- Replace flappers, spark plugs, plug wires
- Replace all raw water hoses with wet-dry exhaust hose
- Compression test (190-195 all cylinders)
- Replace starter motor
- Install raw water blockoff plate (have raw water bypass thru hull)

Anything else you can think of I should add to that list? Almost ready to button everything up.

Raw water block off plate

Fishing out broken flapper

 

[NHGuy]

Re: Manifolds off, what else should I do / look at?

Mercruiser Phantom Black engine paint, ignition wire separators. Clean up areas that are hard to reach with the manifolds on.
To put the manifolds back on get 2 extra long bolts and grind the heads off, put em into the block, slide on the gaskets, then the manifolds. Next put in a couple of the exhaust manifold bolts, remove the headless bolts. Put in the rest of the real bolts and torque.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Manifolds off, what else should I do / look at?

+1 on the engine painting . . . rustoleum gloss black.

 

[makonnen]

Re: Manifolds off, what else should I do / look at?

Great idea, thanks!

So thats it? Everything else covered??