First trip to the lake

[westtx]

Based on all the recommendations from the board, I replaced the impeller, battery (new Optima blue-top that fit perfectly), and changed the oil (put in 5W-30 Toyota oil with new Toyota filter -- only 73 hours on the meter, so I'll wait until 200 to go with synthetic). We put about 3.5 hours on the meter and after a shaky start from the gas guage, everything worked perfectly. The idle was a little uneven at first, but held a perfect 800 RPM by the end of the day. Back at the ramp, we faced a typical west texas 30 mph breeze and the ride in a windy 2 ft. chop was a little wet, but we had no problem getting the boat back on the trailer. Once inside the guides, the trailer seemed to lock the E22 on track and guide it straight to the wench. So far so good -- we'll give it a real test when the tower arrives.

[toyotafreak]

Outstanding! How'd you like that silky smooth steering and the sound of them 32 valves?

Each time I'm done with the boat, I turn the battery switch off. This means that every time I start it back up, it's reverting back to the default engine tune set back in '99 or '98 or whenever. As it runs, it learns how to improve its tune a bit based on my specific engine and the environment.

One of our members that has knowledge of the subject described the Toyota engine control unit to be a bit of a slow learner compared to other manufacturers.

One thing I have noticed once or twice was the engine falling into a knock-protection mode when it was super hot and we were loaded up with peeps and ballast. It felt like it was missing - rpm drop, sound change, lack of power.

Anyhoo, enjoy your pretty new ride and keep posting up pics and thoughts!