82' mariner 50hp what would you do?

[suzuki40]

I just bought an 82 mariner 50hp. The motor was running last year on the 4th of july. (I seen it run) it has been sitting in a garage for a year now on its side. what would be the first thing you would do to get it ready for the water?<br /><br />Suzuki40

 

[NathanY]

Re: 82' mariner 50hp what would you do?

Replace the impellor and lower unit oil.

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: 82' mariner 50hp what would you do?

Yep. Then I'd drop the carb bowl to check for varnish/crud and clean the carb if necessary. Pull the plugs, shoot WD40 or the like into cylinders and turn over by hand to distribute. Then whip up a fresh batch of 50:1 and let 'er rip!

 

[suzuki40]

Re: 82' mariner 50hp what would you do?

Thats what I had in mind...but, knowing me I overlook the obvious most of the time. I have installed new carb kits,new plugs,(havent squirted wd-40 in cylinders),changed lower unit oil,The carbs were gummed up real bad so they were taken apart and soaked for a day or so and everything cleaned very well. <br />Am I ready to try and fire her up now? is there anythng I forgot? ( there looks to be an air filter missing? Do outboards use them?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Suzuki40

 

[suzuki40]

Re: 82' mariner 50hp what would you do?

^

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: 82' mariner 50hp what would you do?

No air filter... Just an airbox. I would pour a little 2stroke oil into each cylinder as said earlier, and spin by hand to distribute. It will smoke at crankup for a few minutes but at least those pistons and rings will not be dry.

 

[suzuki40]

Re: 82' mariner 50hp what would you do?

thanks bushcat,<br />Im about an hour away from trying this thing out.<br />I really hope it runs.I dont see why it wont.<br /><br />Suzuki40