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26.04.2021 18:20:24
Prepare a "storage mixture" of fuel in a separate outboard six gallon fuel tank. The storage mixture should consist of:
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Prepare a "storage mixture" of fuel in a separate outboard six gallon fuel tank. The storage mixture should consist of:
Lubricate all grease fittings and linkages. [links]
Store outboard in upright (vertical) position.
2 quarts of Evinrude/Johnson Storage Fogging Oil
Replace gearcase lubricant. [links]
Fogging your motor gums up all the internals with an oily goo that doesn't readily drip off. That protects things from corrosion, which will be rampant if the engine is in cold or wet surroundings.
I have owned outboards for nearly 40 years. Fogging oil has not been available that long, so obviously I did not use it. I also never had an issue with rust on the internals of a 2 cycle outboard. I have owned outboards from 5HP to 150HP(24::1, and 50::1 mix), and never used any fogging oil, and never had any issue. My apologies to Chinewalker, who's opinions I respect. I seem to have questioned the cause of the watermarks and chatter he is seeing on the journals.
Re: will not fogging your outboard really hurt it? here
A motor left in the down position in the water should be fine as long as the water temperature is above freezing. That can, and often does occur, even though the air temperature is below freezing. The powerhead will be fine, because the water passages in it will drain, as will the intake tube, down to the level of the warmer water. [links]
It’s that time of year when most of the country turns to put their spring & summer equipment away and move things into storage.
Other engine fogging uses include:
• Inboardmotor: Spray fogging oil into the carburetor before the engine runs out of fuel.
• Outboard motor: Spray fogging oil into the air intake just before the engines starves out of fuel.
Enter fogging oil. What is fogging oil? It is an aerosol petroleum treatment for long-term lubrication and corrosion resistance. When properly administered, it forms a thin film on metal components that, unlike oil, remains intact with time. It can be used on any gasoline 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine, including chainsaws, snowmobiles, automobiles, snow blowers, generators and more. here
Automotive engine fogging is simple. Consider the administration of STA-BIL’s, top-rated fogging oil. The manufacturer recommends a six-step process: [links]
Winterizing a 2-Stroke Outboard Motor Regardless of the season, you should winterize your outboard anytime it isn't going to be used for more than a month. You don't have to wait for snowflakes to fall to winterize an outboard. here
In respect to this, do 2 stroke outboard motors need to be winterized? here
What happens if you don't winterize your boat? [links]
Subsequently, one may also ask, will an outboard motor freeze?
When the air temperature is below freezing, always keep the motor in its down position when it's not running. Water in the submerged portion of the motor will not freeze. If you pull your boat ashore, try to lift the stern with the motor lowered to drain as much water as possible from the outboard.