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'Idle Outboard'
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  1. 25-09-2005, 08:18 PM #1
    fisho
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    'Idle Outboard'

    I have a tinnie that I leave at a house I own up north. The boat and motor are left for up to 6 months without use and are housed in a lockable shed.

    What is the suggested procedure for preparing an outboard for a sustained 'rest' such as this in between fishing trips.

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  2. 25-09-2005, 10:14 PM #2
    DaveSue_Fishos_Two
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    If it were mine I would be making sure it was properly flushed out with fresh water and maybe a mild additive such as 'Mac's' and well covered with an old blanket or something that can breathe. When it is time to use it again I would take out the plugs and squirt in some oil and turn the motor over by hand ( by the prop) just to lubricate the cylinders. Then kick her in the guts.

    Just my thoughts

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  3. 25-09-2005, 11:03 PM #3
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    Hi fisho,
    I have found that when I store Petrol /oil mix engines for an extended time the oil seems to build up to a sludge in the carby and the motor is impossible to start.

    Now I flush the motor with fresh water and then disconnect the fuel line and leave running until the engine stops.
    When next I want to use it I put in fresh mix and it starts easily.

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  4. 26-09-2005, 02:24 PM #4
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    What about the fuel left in the tank - do I ditch it after 6 months? How long does it last?
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  5. 26-09-2005, 02:36 PM #5
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    Not sure how long it would last.
    I put mine through my rider mower.
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  6. 27-09-2005, 12:13 AM #6
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    I use the fuel in my car..works fine.
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  7. 27-09-2005, 12:50 AM #7
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    gday fisho

    you could just let us all use it when you are not there to keep it running just sweet

    cheers anyfish
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  8. 27-09-2005, 07:45 AM #8
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    I agree with the others; good water flush, either no fuel line and run it dry/drop the fuel drain plugs if available, use some engine fogging oil; finally coat engine with inox. Take the fuel with you to use in Car/lawn mower/etc.
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  9. 27-09-2005, 02:24 PM #9
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    seems related to this - what do you all think about the various engine flush treatments available - are they worth it? do they work
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  10. 27-09-2005, 03:29 PM #10
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    Petrol lasts 60 days tops, and even that can be too long sometimes.
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  11. 27-09-2005, 06:49 PM #11
    QldKev
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    Re: 'Idle Outboard'

    My treatment plan is as follows

    3 monthly add 100:1 metho to tank to rid water (car and boat)
    2 monthly add Mooreys Upper cyl lube (car and boat)
    Yearly decarbon treatment (boat only)

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