Engine under water

[J. Alberti]

My 20' center consol sank in Boston Harbor last night. It was recovered the next day undamaged. The engine, a 1988 150hp.Black Max, was in salt water for about 12 hrs.So far I have rinsed the engine with fresh water, pulled the plugs,poured mystery oil in the cylinders,and sprayed WD40 all over the powerhead.Does any have any suggestions as to what I should do next?<br />Thanks,<br />Jon A.

 

[durk187]

Re: Engine under water

dont forget to replace the gearcase lube

 

[aeronutt29]

Re: Engine under water

Don't forget to do a thourough cleaning of the control box and electrical switches too. Hose it all down real good with fresh water, blow it all dry with compressed air, then lubricate everything. The least bit of salt left in place against metal will really chew things up!<br /><br />Probably should remember the plug next time too.

 

[Walker]

Re: Engine under water

You need to clean the carbs and get that motor fired up. The innerds need to be lubed and the best way to do that is to run the engine.

 

[sloopy]

Re: Engine under water

once you get that thing running, you better have new gas in the gas tank, and double the oil. run it unto you are out of gas! use double oil for the next three fillerus what happened and why did it sink?

 

[BillP]

Re: Engine under water

Rinsing off with a hose won't get the salt out of all the nooks and crannies. Especially the electrical connections and wire teminals. <br /><br />Unplug and disconnect all electical connectors and wires, then soak the engine in fresh water overnight with a hose running to keep the water moving. Turn the engine a few times while soaking (plugs need to be out too).<br /><br />Do not pull it out until you are ready to do the whole drying process in one swoop. Then for drying...spray everything with an electronic dryer. Lastly, saturate all with CRC 2-26 or similar (beware of long term damage to plastics). Use dialectric grease on the connections. Do NOT let the engine sit out in the air any longer than possible before starting the drying process. Crank the engine immediately and run.<br /><br />If you don't flush it well expect the electrical system to start giving problems a year or two down the road. Don't ask how I know...