Cleaning Oil off Outboard

[mcbass]

Greetings all..<br /><br />Thanks to all those who helped me with my broken oil cap issue....now I'd like to ask you another question...I found a very similar posting to the question I'm about to pose, but would like a little more info/fresh insights..<br /><br />Long story short: My oil cap recently broke and spewed quite a bit of oil all over my motor. The similar posting I referred to above indicated that I could spray the whole motor down with an engine de-greaser and then hose it off.<br /><br />The posting mentioned that the person should avoid getting water on the distributor and carbs, I think. My issue is that I have an EFI model (2000 150 efi)...is/are there any additional (or even fewer) precautions I should be aware of before I spray my whole, formerly clean as a whistle, motor down with some chemical and then put the hose to if for an extended period of time?<br />Someone mentioned avioding the "airbox" in MY previous post as well. Is this something that should not get water and/or degreaser (or oil!) on, and if so, what should I do?<br /><br />Just want to get the thing cleaned up to do some fishing!<br /><br />Thanks much!<br />mcbass<br />www.mcbass.com

 

[KCLOST]

Re: Cleaning Oil off Outboard

You don't have carbs so that's not a worry. I'm not sure about an airbox for your motor.. That usually just covers the carb throats. But you do want to aviod anything that will allow water to get "into the engine"....<br /><br />Engine degreaser is awesome stuff and usually evaporates leaving a pretty clean finish... Really cuts down on the scrubbing needed... But you will probably need a lot of it, since it sounds like your engine got pretty drenched with oil... <br />But carefully read the instructions on the can... Many of the degreasers/die-cleaners/power-solvents, etc. don't recommend using it on plastic, and even painted parts... Several don't recommend using it aluminum, especially areas that can be closed off to outside air and come into contact with water, as the chemical can react with water and cause corrosion. So know what you're using before you start..