Anyone know of a good guide to winterizing and outboard engine?
2007-03-09 06:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by kevin.t.crowley@snet.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
little late for that seems as its spring now...
2007-03-09 06:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by I race cars 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe you are in Australia so I'll bite...
Mix a tank of gas with a good fuel stabilizer - they are available at an auto parts store - and run the engine for 15 minutes to ensure it gets to the carb(s). This keeps the gas in the carb from gumming up over time. If accessible you can drain the carb(s) too but its not usually necessary if the stabilizer is used. If accessible spray in an engine fog (aerosol can - also available at auto parts stores) into the carb (s) as the engine is running - this provides an oil coating inside the engine to prevent corrosion. Another method of coating the engine internals with oil is to pull the plugs and add a small amount of oil through the spark plug hole, crank the engine, install the plugs.
Remove the battery from the boat and bring it indoors - use a trickle charger to keep it charged over the winter - not a battery charger. If you have a battery charger - charge for approx 60 minutes/month on low.
In the spring -- FRESH gas (no stabilizer) new plugs and you are good to go.
I've done snowmobiles and my boat for years this way and have had no problems and a long engine life. Good luck.
2007-03-09 07:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by Bill c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flush and fog engine, remove gasoline (even with "Stabilizer" added gas sours quickly, so just get rid of it in the lawn mower if you can). Drain lower unit oil, and add fresh oil. remove the cover and inspect for broken wires, corrosion etc, apply a light coat of WD-40 to the whole motor, and replace cover, Store with engine in "Down" position, this will drain all the water out of the heads, so it can't freeze. Grease all outboard grease fittings, especially the tilt tube (they cake up with salt and dry out if you don't) and swivel pin. disconnect battery and store inside. (if charging remove vent caps to avoid explosion from Hydrogen gas releasing during charging). Cover the boat, leave it open at one or both ends, "AIR" in, "Rain water" OUT !
2007-03-09 08:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i drain the gear lube , you will find 2 screws one one the bottom right by the prop the other about midway up mine says vent on that one and you can use fogging oil the directions are on the can i dont use it but alot of people do then i just cover it up with a tarp in the spring dont forget to gear lube it back up and you do this by putting the lube ,(i use a small hand pump)in from the bottom and it comes out the top hole then you know its full also in the spring check your plugs, filter,etc
2007-03-11 05:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by wildrice64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is nearly spring sweetie.
I don't know how to do this. I hope someone can help you!
2007-03-09 06:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ T O N I ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋