50hp evinrude gone for a swim

[crazybear-uk]

hi <br />had a bad day took out rib today engine decided to part company and jumped of the transome and in to the sea. Got back to port drained carbs and fuel lines. dried out electrics and believe it or not she fired up ran her for about an hour or more. at home have sprayed completely with WD40, removed starter striped and cleaned and refitted, redrained carbs.<br />put her on the ears and ran her again all seems OK. have i forgoten any thing or any other recommendations (she was running again after being dunked with in an hour)<br />regards for any advice<br />bear

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: 50hp evinrude gone for a swim

Might be a safe bet to run a little extra oil through it..but other than that it sounds like it will live.<br /><br />TMD

 

[26sabre]

Re: 50hp evinrude gone for a swim

Just had the same experience with my FATHER IN-LAW'S boat. In addition to what you did, I tore down the carb, filled cyls and case with Sea-Foam "Deep Creep" while I did that, bamn, no problem and it runs better than when I started

 

[chilifriedpork]

Re: 50hp evinrude gone for a swim

How did the engine part company with you? I have never gotten my engine to jump before, must have scared it good!<br /><br />Maybe if you give the engine a li'll extra attention and TLC next time, perhaps it won't "jump" away on you again.<br /><br />ps. if it was dropped in salt water try getting some "salt away" or an salt inhibitor that will make sure your bearings etc. wont rust out on ya.

 

[crazybear-uk]

Re: 50hp evinrude gone for a swim

cartoper <br />hit a freek wave which cause the nose to dive<br />scared the hell out of me thought i was going to die. it thru me some 20 feet out of the boat.<br />tlc only just finish complete over haul if i gave it any more i'd have to marry it(LOL). Been out tonight bolted it to transom that should keep it there. Also fitted landyard cut-out<br />regards <br />bear<br />PS Sea foam who makes it i have never seen it over here

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: 50hp evinrude gone for a swim

I had a 25 HP Johson years ago, transom cracked on very old wooden piece of crap boat and the motor went diving, in saltwater too. Retrieved the motor and ran it for about 2 or 3 hours, coated it with wd-40, and then ran a full 6 gallon tank through it at idle with a little extra oil mixed in. It took about 5 or 6 hours to get through the gas and I had no other problems with it, sold it to a friend a couple of years later and he still uses it today with no problems, so I think you will be O.K.. Good Luck.