Probably a dumb question BUT....

[bluebrownie]

picking up a new...well used 90 hp motor for my boat....can i lay it down in the back of a truck...not sure about how to transport it safely...does laying it down on it's side do anything to the internal parts of the motor???

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Probably a dumb question BUT....

Lay it down on its back. This position is the most stable. Secure it so that it cannot move/fall. Transporting does no harm to any internal or other parts of the engine.

 

[Tacklewasher]

Re: Probably a dumb question BUT....

2 stroke or 4 stroke?

Only issue with a 4 stroke is oil running to where it shouldn't be. Drain it.

2 stroke there is no issue. Your carbs may spill fuel but it will evaporate pretty quick.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Probably a dumb question BUT....

If it has just come out of the water there still may be water in the lower unit, in the pump so make sure the LU is always lower than the powerhead so it does not flow up to the engine. Turning the engine over a few times when vertical helps empty the water pump out.

 

[Evinrookie]

Re: Probably a dumb question BUT....

You've probably already done this but be sure to remove the prop first.

 

[Captn Dave]

Re: Probably a dumb question BUT....

You can lay it on it's side. I've transported a 225 over 300 miles and then it sat in the back of my truck a couple of months until I installed it.

Depending on how you get it up into your truck, put the cowling back on and lock it down to support the lower pan.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Probably a dumb question BUT....

My 150 was bolted to a pallet laying down, the tilt/trim got an air pocket in the cylinders that just needed bleeding and the carbs spilled gas, otherwise it was fine.