outboard winterization
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Topic: outboard winterization
Posted By: weitekampt
Subject: outboard winterization
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 12:14am
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I am absolutely embarassed to ask this question on this forum, but I have to. Does anybody have any info on how to winterize a 115 Evinrude Outboard with FICHT oil injection and it is a 2003? This question may not be brand specific, but I am absolutely outboard stupid. Dad bought a pontoon this summer but they didn't have a Evinrude motor manual. I told him to order a manual, but hasn't gotten done and winter is quickly approaching. I am really only concerned about fogging the cylinders. I have read something about the spark plugs have to be clocked. I am debating about just fogging the snot out of it through intake. The marina from where he bought it said to just pinch off the oil return line and make it smoke like crazy for about 20 seconds. Sure makes sense, but I sure don't have any idea where that line is.
Again, I am absolutely embarassed to ask this question, but I figure many of you out there have at least a little outboard experience. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Todd ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 5:08am
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All I ever did with my Mercury 80 hp was to fog thru the carbs then thru each spark plug hole. I would clean the plugs after startup in the spring as they would be pretty dirty. Don't forget to change the lower unit oil - if it has any water in it you'll be buying a new case.
Our outboard is now for sale - no more quicksilver oil for me! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 11:14am
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weit
It's an easy process. I did my 85hp Force yesterday, my 90hp Johnson 2 weeks ago. I put Stabil in the fuel and run it for at least 10 minutes with the garden hose and "earmuffs"on the water pickup points. I then spray fogging oil in the air intake which chokes it out. Then, just like Snob said, spray fogging oil in each cylinder through the spark plug holes for 3 seconds. Then rotate the engine by hand to lubricate the cylinder walls. Grease all the zerk points and spray lithium grease on the linkages. Replace the gear case oil. If you see any signs of water (milkyness), you may have a bad shaft seal.. I had a seal go bad because of fishing line wrapped around the shaft. That's about it, good luck Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: weitekampt
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 4:13pm
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Thanks guys, I really do appreciate it. Doesn't sound that bad at all. I just need to find the air intake on that motor. About the most I have stared at that thing was skiing behind it. I didn't think that a 115 pushing a 24ft tritoon would pull me up on one ski. Well, it did easily so I lost that bet.
Thanks again guys! ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 4:33pm
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weit
Look for the carbs. The air intake is on the non-business end of the carberators. Check out this pontoon. I'm the guy in the middle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beaw7tMfwXY - pontoon footin Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 8:03pm
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As I recall on an Evinrude there is an aluminun plenum casting that you can remove to get at the carb intakes. Should only be a few screws to remove. But the one I had was from the 70's so take this advice with a grain of salt! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 11:51pm
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I've also read you should trim the engine back down instead of leaving it tilted all winter. I've only fogged through the intake, she's still puttering along just fine after atleast 10 years. 70 hp Force. ------------- |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: November-14-2007 at 12:14am
Get the manual. I know ours have an automatic winterization cycle. Its nothing like winterizing a non-electric o/b. Tim ------------- |
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