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Boating => Mechanical Forum => Topic started by: bassnblues on December 03, 2008, 10:28:22 AM

Title: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: bassnblues on December 03, 2008, 10:28:22 AM

My boat has pretty much sat idle all year. What should I replace or service next spring to ensure a trouble free season.

I'm thinking:
- New batteries
- New zinc anodes
- replace water pump
- replace fuel filter/water separator

Anything else to watch out for?

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: Fishin Dude on December 03, 2008, 11:04:58 AM

Check EVERYTHING! A boat just sitting there not being used, is not good for any of the parts. I would be concerned with the fuel going bad & motor not preped for storage(those parts need to be oiled(Fogged) for protection during long term storage). Again, check EVERYTHING.  <'((((><

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: IrishAyes on December 03, 2008, 01:58:40 PM

Thermostats should be changed after a lay up that long.

Actually, I do mine every year just for cheap insurance.  TT^

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: CapBob on December 03, 2008, 02:45:11 PM

 whs amen to dat

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: Hotrod on December 03, 2008, 04:21:23 PM

I would be concerned with some of the Carb seals..  I lost all of mine after a 1 year lay up..  Motor may run fine. but under a strain.. she won't have it.

Not hard to rebuild..  Most kit's come with directions..

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: Still Running on December 03, 2008, 05:39:42 PM

I would remove the spark plugs, spray in some oil or PB Blaster and turn over by hand. Just to make sure the rings are no stuck.

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: Hunter 2 on December 03, 2008, 06:19:54 PM

check hoses too.

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: bassnblues on December 04, 2008, 08:00:12 AM

Greast info. Thanks a lot everyone!

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: rugman on December 04, 2008, 08:18:59 AM

I don't think one year is that long ???

Title: Re: Things to do for a motor that's been sitting
Post by: ped579 on December 04, 2008, 09:54:01 AM

Would you be willing to take the chance? nosmly