Hi,
I've got a 2001 50 ELHPTO serial OT198333 that has been sitting idle for over three years.
Previously, I've never had a problem with it. I've owned it for the last 7 years and it has seen low to average use (Northern IL climate, 5 months a year max).
Although I winterized it when I put it...
I've already checked the links in the 'sticky' at the top of this forum as well as searched other sites as well. So, I have honestly tried before asking.
I've got a 4.5 Mercury with brown stripes. The serial number on the plate as well as inscribed on the 'freeze plug' looking thing both show...