Is it safe to run my engine without a prop?

[solidwaste75]

I have a 1978 85hp johnson, and I would like to do a decarb at home. I have a drum that the lower end can fit into but its a little tight with the prop on. If I take the prop off and do the decarb will it hurt the engine? I cant do it on muffs its too loud..my neibors get upset..

 

[JB]

Re: Is it safe to run my engine without a prop?

Never rev a 2 stroke over about 1500-2000rpm without a load.<br /><br />No prop, no load, so that part is okay if you don't rev it up.<br /><br />But:<br /><br />If your neighbors complain about the noise, what are they gonna say about the huge cloud of nasty smelling smoke?

 

[timmathis]

Re: Is it safe to run my engine without a prop?

Don't you just love your neighbors. Smoke-m out!

 

[solidwaste75]

Re: Is it safe to run my engine without a prop?

The smoke is something they cant complain to the police about but the noise is so Ill give em plenty of smoke..

 

[danie]

Re: Is it safe to run my engine without a prop?

I call it my revenge.<br />They have barking dogs, I have a barking 2 stroke outboard.<br />No contest.