Decarb Question?

[sunbird1]

I plan on decarbing my 1990 Johnson 120 soon - first time. The problem is I need to use the hose and muffs at the ramp so the smoke doesn't kill my neighbors. Can I tilt the engine back up to bring it home (5 minute ride) to let soak and then tilt down again. <br /><br />thanks

 

[Jwill]

Re: Decarb Question?

I've decarbed and I've seen others decarb and I don't know why everyone on this board says there so much smoke. Maybe I done it wrong (doubt it).<br />Sure there's some white smoke but its not that bad.<br />I would just do it at home.<br />If you run at WOT most of the time there probably isn't that much of a carbon buildup.

 

[sunbird1]

Re: Decarb Question?

I can barely flush it at home without one neighbor threating to call the police and the EPA. I really don't mind doing it at the ramp, I just didn't know if it was ok to tilt the engine up while the decarb was soaking in.

 

[CU2NITE]

Re: Decarb Question?

I know what you mean about the smoke!! my neighbor thought I caught my boat on fire there was so much smoke. I bet you wouldn't have a problem tilting your motor, many let theirs soak overnight. A quick call to the local marine would probably verify this. Good luck.

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: Decarb Question?

Yeah, you can tilt up. Basically, you get the engine up to operating temperature, then spray in the decarb. I like to leave it in overnight, then put it in the water and blow it out. I have also found that if you put a can of SeaFoam engine tune(available at NAPA auto parts) in the gas tank, about every 3rd fillup, you will see clean engines and stable gas from here on out.

 

[angus63]

Re: Decarb Question?

I think it is desirable to tilt the motor up. The fluid will then "sink" (hate that word!!)to the pistons and do a better job of freeing up the rings. What do ya think???<br />By the way neighbor, I decarb in the driveway because the smoke clears before the boys in blue leave Dunkin Donuts!!!!