corrosion and salty engines

[steely51]

I've been working on a few salty outboards lately and it brings to mind that I've seen some adds for "salt neutralizers"
somewhere in the recent past. I think warm soapy water followed up by a good drying and apply wax and lube in appropriate places, and anywhere you can, might be the best way to go. MY QUESTION IS Does anyone have more knowledge or a better idea about this? Happy boating.

 

[Jim311]

Re: corrosion and salty engines

Salt is easily water soluble so I have a feeling that most of these things are little more than snake oil. I buy a cheap can of "battery terminal spray" to spray electrical connections on the motor and anything that gets exposed to spray a lot but that's about it other than a good rinsing after every use in salt.

 

[steely51]

Re: corrosion and salty engines

Hi Jim.. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Bosunsmate]

Re: corrosion and salty engines

I add a couple of bolt on anodes more and always flush long enough that the heads have got up to working temp