The Houston 04 SE

[78F350]

Originally Posted by 911monty

... Starters failing might be typical. The clocks ticking on this engine, but I'd get it started post haste. A good Marine engine oil might be a good choice since they are loaded with corrosion inhibitors. Good Luck.

Good points. I hadn't even though about the starter yet. I have done a rebuild (cleaning) on a couple of those Bosch starters in the past. If this one didn't corrode, I can probably still clean it and lube it back to 'new'.
I'm planning to just flow some cheap oil through at first, then I'll look for a good marine oil - if I get to starting it.

So far, I don't plan to drop the engine and transmission. New plugs, coils should still be good?, engine harness connectors should all get a good spray of contact cleaner, ...on and on.