Hi All, I recently bought a 1995 StarCraft Islander with a 4.3lx merCruiser Alpha O-ne drive. I have had the boat out a few times and it seems to be running well. I was getting low temp readings so I replaced the thermostat. Looking at the old thermostat I saw the date stamped on it on it was ?95. I was still getting low temp readings so I replaced the temp sensor. I checked the new sensor?s ohm readings at different temps on the stove before I installed it and while running the motor. I?m now confident I?m getting good readings on the gauge and in a safe range. I?m thinking I will do some maintenance on the outdrive this fall. After seeing that the thermostat had never been replaced I?m thinking probably no other maintenance has been done. ( I was told the water pump was replaced before putting the boat up for sale.). My question is, what maintenance should I consider doing on a motor and drive of this age?
Dan
Dan
