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eye-c-man
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2010/10/24 11:25:58 (permalink)

End of the year

I know this was just asked recently......but memory failing! Whats the best thing to do at the end of the year for outboards?  Run the carbs dry or just leave the old gas in them? Thanks for any info, Paul
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    BIGSLICK
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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/24 11:56:58 (permalink)
    Run em' dry then pull the plugs and fog cylinders.



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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/24 12:41:46 (permalink)
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    Run em' dry then pull the plugs and fog cylinders.
    Do you need special oil for the fogging or just any kind of oil ? Thanks for the reply  
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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/24 20:33:01 (permalink)
    Not sure if any spray oil will work, but they do make oil just for fogging. I bought some at Autozone made by stabil, about 5 or 6 bucks.

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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/25 10:34:16 (permalink)
    The fogging oil is stickier than normal oil and will adhere to the cylinder walls better. Also makes an excellent rust preventative for exterior surfaces.
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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/25 17:50:11 (permalink)
    Ok guys thanks for the information
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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/26 02:18:36 (permalink)
    Treat gas with a stabilizer, run for a couple of minutes, pull plugs and squirt a few shots of TCW3 in through heads, turn over a few by hand, Check lower case for water in oil (remove drain screw),hit all grease fittings with fresh grease to push out any water. A dry carb will form oxidation and will also dry out the rubber parts such as o rings, diagrams, and neoprene on float needle.Fogging with a fogging is very sticky and can cause some problems upon initial start up such as stuck reeds. Also blow out water intake or flush with anti freeze.
    post edited by Outdoor Adventures - 2010/10/26 18:33:12
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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/26 09:04:24 (permalink)
    If it is an older "carbed" engine, I agree with Outdoor Adventures, but I would change the lower unit oil, rather than just check for water.
     
    If it is a newer "injected" engine, there are other proceedures to follow too.
     
    This is also a great time to pull the prop off and check for any mono that might have got caught in the prop shaft seals and to apply a light film of grease to the shaft.

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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/26 09:58:45 (permalink)
    Both of my outboards, 9.9 & 30 are 1989 & carbed. Don't know if it makes a difference or not but they will be kept in my heated basement.
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    RE: End of the year 2010/10/26 18:30:47 (permalink)
    Still wont hurt do do what I mentioned. You can skip the anti freeze through the water intake though. Good advice on pulling that prop.
    post edited by Outdoor Adventures - 2010/10/26 18:33:57
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