Originally Posted by
redraider08
I plan to go check out the boat this weekend and i came up with a couple of questions while putting together my "check list"
Stingers: To check the stringers turn the engine mount bolt and see how easy it is to turn? Visually check for rotting wood and soft spots in the floor?
Engine: Check compression, should i be looking for a certain pressure or just make sure they are all within 10%? Also looking inside the valve cover at the valve train and see how clean/dirty it is. Look for newer type gaskets.
Transmission: Just make sure it shifts smoothly? Any other ways to check the transmission?
I'm not totally sold on the boat even if everything checks out, but i have no experience with inboards and just want to start looking at them to get more familiar with what i'm looking for. Also, i've been looking at craigslist for about the past year and there aren't to many of the older supra's out in West Texas.