Re: getting motor ready for spring
Hey leafs...howya doin'?<br /><br />Did ya' winterize the engine before the cold air set in? <br /><br />If not, here's what I'd do.<br /><br />Change out lower unit gear lube and pay attention to what comes out. Is there any water or does it look milky. If either, have the lower unit check for leaks at the seals.<br /><br />If you did not add gas stabilizer to the gas before putting the engine up for winter, get rid of the old and start with new.<br /><br />If all is well with the lower unit, and you got good gas, run the engine on muffs and shoot her full of de-carb. Let it set as instructions on the can say and then blow her out. <br /><br />When was the last time you put a new set of spark plugs in? Might be a good time to replace them.<br /><br />Take a good gander at all the fuel lines and wiring. If fuel lines are hard and not flexible, replace them. If there are any chaffed or bare wires, fix them.<br /><br />If all looks well, take her out and have a great summer!!!!!
