storing an outboard?

fastcarsgofast

July 11, 2010 10:04

Just got a jon boat with an outboard on it. I won't be using the motor for a while since I usually fish in a private lake and the owner doesn't allow gas motors, plus it hasn't been serviced in years and I don't have the time or money to get it done this season.
My question is, if I take it off of the boat can I lay it on its side or does it need to be standing up?

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  MMOMEQ-55

  July 11, 2010 11:24

  I usually mount mine on a bracket attached to my workshop wall. I also run the gas completely out and then clean the carbs out with a cleaner made especially for out boards. You do not want to use the carb cleaners that are sold at auto supply stores.
  
  If it is going to be stored for extended period of time I will pull the plugs and spray some oil into the cylinders then reinstall the plugs.
  
  You also want to replace the impeller every year and after any extended period of not using the motor. More motors are blown up due to a bad impeller than anything else.

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  wpage

  July 13, 2010 09:15

  If its a 2 stroke you can lay it down. I would recomend with either type to change the lower gear oil...
  If a 4 stroke it has case oil and my leak out unless you lay it up properly.
  Do a google search on the make and model see if you can get a owners manual. Many are availble in Adobe acrobat formats.

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  fastcarsgofast

  July 15, 2010 11:10

  Thanks for the advice guys.
  
  I built a bracket and mounted it to my garage wall. Now it is safe inside and out of the way too.

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  fishkiller41

  July 20, 2010 08:13

  If it's in running cond. U may want to start it, then use "fogging oil spray" to "Pickle" the engine.This will coat all bearings and piston rings for a year or better.Then drain the carbs.When I do go to use it,their will be a LOT of smoke at first but will subside to normal quickly.U "fog" the engine by spraying the fogging oil into the top carb.until the engine quits.

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  wpage

  August 10, 2010 12:33

  quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
  If it's in running cond. U may want to start it, then use "fogging oil spray" to "Pickle" the engine.This will coat all bearings and piston rings for a year or better.Then drain the carbs.When I do go to use it,their will be a LOT of smoke at first but will subside to normal quickly.U "fog" the engine by spraying the fogging oil into the top carb.until the engine quits.
  
  Thats the best bet to fog it and run it dry of fuel. Dump some stabil in the mix to get best results.

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