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mikee332 posted 11-30-2002 06:56 PM ET (US)   Profile for mikee332   Send Email to mikee332  
What is the proper way to store engine for the winter, up or down? Thanks.
Outraged posted 11-30-2002 07:03 PM ET (US)     Profile for Outraged  Send Email to Outraged     
I've always been told to store it in the down position,no load on the trim cylinders taht way, for the winter and keeps water from collecting in the prop hub area.
BugsyG posted 11-30-2002 07:12 PM ET (US)     Profile for BugsyG  Send Email to BugsyG     
I store my outboard down, and I didn't fog it because I store my boat in our heated barn. Its going to be ok.
CaptCornchowder posted 12-01-2002 10:34 AM ET (US)     Profile for CaptCornchowder  Send Email to CaptCornchowder     
Bugsy- Foging is not a preventative for cold as much as lubricating the cylinder and pistons during long periods of non use.
I can't wait for spring.
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ducktwin posted 12-01-2002 10:46 AM ET (US)     Profile for ducktwin  Send Email to ducktwin     
Mikee332,


Best to store in the down position. outboards are designed to drain when vertical.

Also, the prop bullet will not fill up with water/moisture in the vertical position.

You should fog it. Fogging is a rust preventative for the delicate needle bearings and rings. Temp. makes little or no difference.

mikee332 posted 12-01-2002 01:35 PM ET (US)     Profile for mikee332  Send Email to mikee332     
Thanks for the replies, down it is!
andygere posted 12-02-2002 10:57 AM ET (US)     Profile for andygere  Send Email to andygere     
Bugsy,
Fogging isn't to protect against freezing, it's to protect against rust on the cylinder walls. Heated barn or not, It's a good ideas to fog the motor if it will be idle for several months.

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