Tune Up Tips

[AZPowerStroke]

I'm planning on doing a tune up this week and was wondering it anyone had any tips/trick to make the process go smooth. Would anyone also know what automotive application (for plugs, wires, cap&rotor, etc.) is compatible for my boat (2000 2100V Limited)? Thanks a lot.

[chpthril]

I'm planning on doing a tune up this week and was wondering it anyone had any tips/trick to make the process go smooth. Would anyone also know what automotive application (for plugs, wires, cap&rotor, etc.) is compatible for my boat (2000 2100V Limited)? Thanks a lot.

NONE, you need marine parts. Car parts go BOOM!

Tips: Anti-seize on the plug threads, Dielectric grease in the plug boots.

[Fast1911]

change the raw water pump impeller if you haven't done it recently

[AZPowerStroke]

Cool, thanks for the tips. Are the plugs easy to remove? Just glancing at things, it seems like the exhaust might be somewhat in the way.

[chpthril]

You will probably want a thin-wall plug socket such as a Mac tools or Snap-On. The cheaper off brand types are typically thick walled and will be hard to get past the manifolds. other than that, maybe a swivel/universal socket and a couple of extensions. The other advantage to a quality plug socket is that they are less likely to crack a plug while installing the new ones. Cheap ones tend to c*o*c*k sideways and crack the insulator.