Fall maintenance tips

[mikesxpress]

Checked the 2 engine strainers again and the lower one was still clean. I've done this 3 times since July 2018 to get a baseline of when they actually need cleaned. The upper one had two tiny stones lodged in the side ports. Looked like larger sand particles. Was able to push them in and they dropped out the larger holes in the bottom of the strainer/sprayer. I'll tackle the ones inside the lower clam shells in a bit.

I use my 4.6L V8 in brackish/saltwater allot and have always applied the Corrosion Guard to all the bolt heads, clamps, brass, screw in sensors, and any exposed aluminum. Keeps everything looking like new. I've never seen it discussed on here but even if you only dunk yours in freshwater it keeps any corrosion from forming. *Newspaper off the alternator belt area so it doesn't get on the belt or belt drive parts.

Corrosion guard


Strainers

[fuelleak]

Thanks for the info, helpful for sure.

[EuropeanAM]

Added to the V6/V8 Topics (in the FAQ Section), along with several other useful threads.

Note: Some later models have a slightly different strainer configuration (a yellow, removable cap, specifically).

[Mechanic Bob]

Are there Strainers on the 4 Cylinder?

[Bartman]

[EuropeanAM]

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES FROM A V6 FOURSTROKE (175 ProXS in this case):


Water Hose at Strainer Basket:

V6-Strainer-Hose.jpg

REMOVAL OF TOP-CAP (8mm Socket Required):

V6-Strainer-Disassembly.jpg

BASKET-STRAINER, NOTE THE OPENING THAT MUST BE ORIENTED CORRECTLY

V6-Strainer.jpg V6-Strainer-Basket-Orientation.jpg


AND SIMILAR TO MANY LATER V8's, THERE IS AN UPPER (YELLOW) STRAINER THAT SIMPLY UNSCREWS:

V6-Upper-Strainer.jpg

[mikesxpress]

Don how about a picture of the strainer(s) located inside the lower clams?

[EuropeanAM]

Good idea, Mike. I'll snap a couple of pictures of the next one I have out.