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Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:56 pm
by Big Block Power
Bobo87 wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:07 pm
BB - Thanks. It been a few years (decades) since I did my own oil change but I understand completely. Seeing as the filter was newly installed in February I think it should still be good. Right?
That doesn't mean it's good. It could have sucked up some junk. Maybe not. But it's cheap.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:02 pm
by Bobo87
Understood. I’ll put it in my list. Thanks.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:36 pm
by Bobo87
Picked up some new spark plugs today for insurance . I ordered a new fuel filter but won’t get it until Monday. Hopefully fresh gas and some fuel injector cleaner will get me through the long weekend. Keep your fingers crossed.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:26 pm
by Bobo87
Okay. I have an update. I put fresh fuel and injector cleaning in and couldn’t resist changing the spark plugs. Well oddly enough the old plugs hands some rust on the outside and were all gapped at .055 and VP recommends .060. Long story short the new plugs did the trick. Great hole shot and wot 5,500 rpms and 52mph.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:28 pm
by Big Block Power
Sounds great. And the fresh fuel may have helped too.lol
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:36 pm
by Bobo87
Fresh fuel is like steak to an engine.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:41 pm
by Southernboatman
Good post bobo87 and glad it worked out. Just wonder which it was. I’m betting plugs.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:42 pm
by Bobo87
I am 95% sure it was the plugs. Once I got the old ones out I could tell they were not on the beat of shape.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:51 pm
by Big Block Power
Bobo87 wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:42 pm
I am 95% sure it was the plugs. Once I got the old ones out I could tell they were not on the beat of shape.
That's awesome. Nice easy fix. Now burn up some gas.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:52 pm
by Bobo87
At $4.78/gallon. I already have a second mortgage ready to go.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:54 pm
by cmattj
Big Block Power wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:51 pm
Bobo87 wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:42 pm
I am 95% sure it was the plugs. Once I got the old ones out I could tell they were not on the beat of shape.
That's awesome. Nice easy fix. Now burn up some gas.
I say put the old plugs back in..
I make me laugh
Glad its running good!
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:00 pm
by Bobo87
How did you know I kept the old ones?
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:07 am
by Big Block Power
Bobo87 wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:52 pm
At $4.78/gallon. I already have a second mortgage ready to go.
Yecks. Glad I don't pay on the water fees. But I rather fill yours than than Matts.
Matt I used to save my old plugs and put them back in when I fogged my engine so I didn't foul my good ones during the off season. That fogging oil is nasty.
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:15 am
by cmattj
Big Block Power wrote: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:07 am
Bobo87 wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:52 pm
At $4.78/gallon. I already have a second mortgage ready to go.
Yecks. Glad I don't pay on the water fees. But I rather fill yours than than Matts.
Matt I used to save my old plugs and put them back in when I fogged my engine so I didn't foul my good ones during the off season. That fogging oil is nasty.
Didn't want the ol 7 cylinder start and fingers crossed they'll clean up? Smart move!
I thought California had the high fuel. I felt like I was stealing yesterday when I got 3.69 for 91 on the water.
Small marina tucked away that's 80 cents cheaper then my close marina . And at 70 gallons that a few Lemonades and some Burgers!!
Re: Gitty Up Loss
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:31 am
by Big Block Power
cmattj wrote: Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:15 am
Big Block Power wrote: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:07 am
Bobo87 wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:52 pm
At $4.78/gallon. I already have a second mortgage ready to go.
Yecks. Glad I don't pay on the water fees. But I rather fill yours than than Matts.
Matt I used to save my old plugs and put them back in when I fogged my engine so I didn't foul my good ones during the off season. That fogging oil is nasty.
Didn't want the ol 7 cylinder start and fingers crossed they'll clean up? Smart move!
I thought California had the high fuel. I felt like I was stealing yesterday when I got 3.69 for 91 on the water.
Small marina tucked away that's 80 cents cheaper then my close marina . And at 70 gallons that a few Lemonades and some Burgers!!
Back then 3 cyl start. Lol going for the 4th.lol
