01-07-2014, 08:47 PM
Chris, thanks for the advice. You've mentioned all the same things others have suggested. The engines are Johnson and Towers (?) 550 hp mechanicals. The prior owner and the local DD specialist both recommended running the engines at 1950 rpm, which I have adhered to religiously. I also confirmed that the engines reach 2350 rpm at WOT.
During the end of the season oil & filter changing session, my mechanic indicated the fuel filters were really dirty. So I panicked and had the fuel polished after adding Sea Foam and biocide. Expensive, but cheap considering the peace of mind gotten by minimizing the likelihood of clogged filters while underway.
During the end of the season oil & filter changing session, my mechanic indicated the fuel filters were really dirty. So I panicked and had the fuel polished after adding Sea Foam and biocide. Expensive, but cheap considering the peace of mind gotten by minimizing the likelihood of clogged filters while underway.
