Reactivating Engine After Extended Storage - Indmar 5.7L Vortec Operator's Manual

Drive Train Preparation
1. Change the transmission fluid and clean the filter
screen following the instructions in the Transmission
Owner's Manual.
2. Remove the attaching hardware from the propeller
shaft coupling. Separate the flanges and coat the
surfaces with Pennzoil Premium Plus Multipurpose
grease.
General Power Package Preparation
1. Clean dirt, grime and grease from painted surfaces of
the engine and drive train.
2. Touch-up painted areas of the engine and transmis-
sion.
3. Lubricate throttle and shift linkages and cables with
Pennzoil Premium Plus Multipurpose Grease.
REACTIVATING ENGINE AFTER EXTENDED
STORAGE
Use caution when connecting the battery
cables. Improperly connecting the battery
cables or using the wrong battery type can
damage electrical components. These dam-
ages are not covered by your warranty.
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1. Charge and reinstall the battery in the boat. Make
sure terminals are clean and tight.
2. Coat the threads of the manifold drain plugs with
pipe sealant and Install the manifold drain plugs in
the back of the exhaust manifold and/or reconnect
exhaust manifold drain hoses.
3. Coat the threads of the block drains with pipe sealant
and install in the engine block. EFI engines may
have knock sensors located in the drain holes. If
your engine has knock sensors, they must be rein-
stalled using thread sealant. Do not over tighten the
knock sensor. Torque specification for the knock sen-
sor stud is 14-16 lb. ft. (19 to 21.5 N•m).
4. On Walter V-Drive units, coat the threads on the
drain plugs with pipe sealant and reinstall on the
front and rear of the transmission housing.
5. Reinstall the raw water pump impeller, be sure to use
a new gasket for the housing cover. Re-attach the
inlet and outlet hoses to the raw water pump.
6. Reattach the large diameter hose to the water-circu-
lating pump.
7. Reattach the water hose to the transmission cooler.
8. On fresh water cooled models, reattach the raw
water inlet and outlet hoses.
9. Install a new set of spark plugs in the engine.
10. Inspect accessory drive belts and tighten to the
proper tension if necessary.
11. Check condition of the distributor cap and rotor on
5.7L engines, and replace if worn, damaged or cor-
roded.
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