1978 Mercury 50HP Outboard engine

[gtwillis]

I have a 1978 Mercury 50 HP that has been in storage, after being winterized.

It has been in storage for a number of years. Do motors "dry" out?

Is it worth anything? welcome ideas...it has low hours

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1978 Mercury 50HP Outboard engine

I would do a complete lubrication and prelube the cyls and ir should start if the winterization was done properly they are great engines

 

[gtwillis]

Re: 1978 Mercury 50HP Outboard engine

I was able to get the engine to turn over, it had been in storage. It was winterized properly. It turns over but doesn't seem to fire. Any ideas? where should I start?

 

[gtwillis]

Re: 1978 Mercury 50HP Outboard engine

I would do a complete lubrication and prelube the cyls and ir should start if the winterization was done properly they are great engines

I filed the plugs and sprayed the carbs with carb cleaner and it started.

How does one lube the cylinders?

Thanks

 

[RaScLeS]

Re: 1978 Mercury 50HP Outboard engine

just use premix in the carbs next time. make sure it has fresh fuel and a good battery. new plugs are also a must