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  • Essential Winter Maintenance Tips for Boat Engines
    November 28, 2024

    Essential Winter Maintenance Tips for Boat Engines

    As temperatures drop and boating season winds down, it’s time to start thinking about winter maintenance for your boat’s engine. Properly preparing your engine for the colder months, also known as “winterising,” can prevent damage caused by freezing temperatures, corrosion,...

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  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Raw Water Pump Overhaul Kit
    November 13, 2024

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Raw Water Pump Overhaul Kit

    Maintaining your boat’s raw water pump is crucial for keeping your engine cool and running efficiently. Over time, raw water pumps can wear out, leading to overheating and potential engine damage. However, with the right tools and parts, you can easily service or rebuild your raw water pump to ensure it continues to function properly.

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  • How to Spot the Signs That Your Boat Engine Needs an Overhaul
    October 28, 2024

    How to Spot the Signs That Your Boat Engine Needs an Overhaul

    As a boat owner, you want to keep your engine running reliably for as long as possible. Regular maintenance can extend the life of your engine, but over time, even the most well-maintained engines may start to show signs of wear and tear. At some point, simple repairs may no longer be enough to keep your engine in optimal condition, and an overhaul becomes necessary.

     

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  • Why Old Engines Matter for Our Earth
    October 14, 2024

    Why Old Engines Matter for Our Earth

    In today's world, sustainability is a major consideration for many boat owners. While newer, more efficient engines are constantly being developed, there’s a growing recognition that keeping older engines running might actually be the more environmentally responsible choice. We believe...

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  • Aftermarket vs. OE Parts: What’s the best option for your engine?
    October 7, 2024

    Aftermarket vs. OE Parts: What’s the best option for your engine?

    When it comes to maintaining or repairing your boat engine, the question of whether to choose Original Equipment (OE) parts or aftermarket parts is one that often comes up. Both options have their pros and cons, but understanding these differences can help you make the best choice for your engine and your budget.
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  • Perkins Liner Types
    April 18, 2024

    Perkins Liner Types

    Unfinished Liner (Also know as 'semi-finished' liner) This type of liner has a finished exterior but the inner bore will require boring and honing to the correct  finished size after it has been pressed into the parent bore of the...

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  • April 18, 2024

    Antifreeze - Can I mix different types?

    Antifreeze can I mix? In short, NO. IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology) – Bright Green, made from ethylene glycol with silicate and phosphates added to prevent corrosion. This is the oldest coolant blend and was used by all engine manufacturers into the late...

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  • April 18, 2024

    Checking Piston Ring Gaps

    When replacing pistons or piston rings, checking the correct ring gap is crucial for proper performance and engine longevity. To check,  inset the piston rings into the cylinder bore (25mm depth) and measure the gap with a feeler gauge. Refer...

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