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Hello trusted Benny owners! I've had a TREMENDOUS summer on the lake with my Bennington. Heaven on Earth! One season down, many more to go! Since I am a handy guy (or a stupid one), I have decided to do ALL the winterization of my boat. My marina will only need to pull the boat out, block in my driveway, then move it to their indoor storage when I'm done (or shrinkwrap it if I can't get into indoor storage). I have done a TON of research and believe I can do all of the recommended maintenance on my VF90 (SHO) and boat. However, I have a few questions. This is a long post, so I apologize in advance.
I am buying all my parts from PartsVu:
Also, I assume I need a 1-1/16" socket for the prop nut, yes? However, I can't find the cotter pin I need on PartsVu (there are so many!). Can anyone find me the SKU?
Finally, how important is exact torque on spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter, lower drain unit screws, etc.?
For complete transparency, this is my planned routine:
Marina
Dave
I am buying all my parts from PartsVu:
- Oil Change Kit SKU #PVYK0544 (Oil, Filter, Drain plug gasket)
- Lower Unit Gear Lube SKU #PVYGLK01 (Lube oil, Multipurpose pump, Drain gasket)
- Small (Primary) Fuel Filter SKU #6D8-WS24A-00-00
- Large Fuel Filter SKU# MAR-10MEL-00-00
- Spark plugs SKU #94702-00440-00
- Yamalube Multi Purpose Marine Grease Lubricant SKU #ACC-GREAS-14-CT
- Yamaha WR No. 2 Drive Shaft Grease SKU #90790-74046-00
- Yamaha Marine Silicone Spray Lubricant SKU #ACC-SLCNS-PR-AY
Also, I assume I need a 1-1/16" socket for the prop nut, yes? However, I can't find the cotter pin I need on PartsVu (there are so many!). Can anyone find me the SKU?
Finally, how important is exact torque on spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter, lower drain unit screws, etc.?
For complete transparency, this is my planned routine:
Marina
- Fill tank ⅞ full with fresh, treated, zero-ethanol gas
- Pull from water and transport to house and block
- Add fuel additive to ⅞ full tank and run through engine
- Change motor oil and filter
- Change lower unit lube
- Change both fuel filters
- Replace spark plugs
- Fog the engine TBD
- Pressure wash logs
- Reapply Sharkhide protectant
- Grease fittings and prop splines
- Spray silicone on recommended lube points under cowling
- Disconnect hose port and flush engine with it off. Drain completely (turn motor back and forth)
- Lower motor and dry crank 3x
- Remove all items from boat
- Clean and wax engine
- Clean boat
- Tilt engine for transport and remove battery (Shouldn’t the motor be stored in the fully down position for the winter? If it's tilted up for transport with no battery, how will they lower it in storage?)
Dave
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