Primer lever valve cap

[Scuda11]

Hi all, newbie winterizing question here!<br /><br />I bought the CRC engine Stor fogging fluid on the advice of someone who said they were great for OMC.<br /><br />Instructions say to remove the Primer Lever Valve Cap and attach this can, is that my red switch?? Couldn't find it in my SELOC manual.<br /><br />Any help greatly appreciated, going to rain today, need to get this in before then! lol<br /><br />Thanks

 

[OBJ]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

ISL....Yeah, look at the primer solenoid on the engine and see if it's been equipped with the maint valve. If so, remove the cap and screw on the hose from the fogging can. Keep the lever in the "normal" position.

 

[Scuda11]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

OBJ, thanks for the reply, I imagine this would something pretty easy to recognize, and I don't see it, maybe they didn't have it in 1983?<br /><br />Can you take a look, see if I have it? If not, my question is, can I just cut off the tip and use this as reg fogging oil using the procedures in the FAQ on winterizing?<br /><br />Thanks a million.

 

[ob]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

I'm_Still_a_learning,You are correct.Your engine is not equipped with the schrader valve on the primer solenoid.Fogging of that engine is done through the air intake silencer.Don't know if the can you have is suitable for this ,but you can get one that is.OMC makes a good fogging oil.

 

[Scuda11]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

Thanks a million.<br /><br />Appreciate the help. I used that can, but I think I may pick up another one tomorrow, cant hurt to have too much in there does it?

 

[CalicoKid]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

OMC has a retrofit valve for their older motors. I installed one on my 88 Johnson 110. Took me ten minutes and cost about 15 bucks.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

The new valve Calico is talking about would make things a lot easier. Not only can you fog with it but you can also decarb through it. Beats taken off the carb cover all the time. The valve is real easy to change out also. Instructions come with the valve....and I believe the valve itself is under $7.

 

[Scuda11]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

Sounds awesome, I will pick one up, does iboats have it by chance, and any idea what it is called?<br /><br />Thanks again guys.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Primer lever valve cap

Nope...that little thing, called a maint valve is only carried by John/Rude dealers. PN 175158<br /><br />Just a word about changing it out....there is four screws that have to be turned out a couple turns each to losen the head on the primer solenoid. When you tighten them back up, DON'T over do it. The plastic head can crack. Lube the oring on the new valve a little so it'll go in a little easier.<br /><br />Let us know how ya' make out.