View Full Version : Where can I get a maintenance "book"
RobertT
08-29-2005, 04:32 PM
I would like to have a clymers type book on how to/tips on general maintenance.
As an example, I have changed the oil in cars/trucks/equipment a thousand times, but have not yet had the need in my boat.
A step by step how to would be great. Should you use a pump? etc.
Same with the tranny, what to look for and how to maintain.
How about rudder/steering lube and adjustment.
Winterizing.
Packing maintenance.
You get the picture.
I am sure its all easy, but its always nice to have a few insiders tips.
Is there any such animal out there? Website?
Workin' 4 Toys
08-29-2005, 05:51 PM
I would like to have a clymers type book on how to/tips on general maintenance.
As an example, I have changed the oil in cars/trucks/equipment a thousand times, but have not yet had the need in my boat.
A step by step how to would be great. Should you use a pump? etc.
Same with the tranny, what to look for and how to maintain.
How about rudder/steering lube and adjustment.
Winterizing.
Packing maintenance.
You get the picture.
I am sure its all easy, but its always nice to have a few insiders tips.
Is there any such animal out there? Website?
Do you have a service manual for your boat?
RobertT
08-29-2005, 06:06 PM
Why.....no....I dont.
Didn't know they made such an animal. Are they available online somewhere?
Workin' 4 Toys
08-29-2005, 06:15 PM
Why.....no....I dont.
Didn't know they made such an animal. Are they available online somewhere?
What year is yours?
RobertT
08-29-2005, 06:30 PM
2004 X7, but I would guess that anything close would give me the general information needed to do the normal maintenance/fluid changes that I mentioned.
any ideas?
I think I might "document" the first time I do one of them and make a post about it for future newbies that might want to change something themselves for the first time.
I spent half my life working on engines out of necessity (couldn't afford to have the dealer do it), I have rebuilt several engines in the back yard using a come-along to pull the motor from an overhead tree...I am not clueless and have all the tools...but a little help would be great.