Outboard Detailing

[JohnnyGuy]

Curious to find out how everyone details their outboards.

I have a few vintage evinrudes that could use a good degreasing (including under the Cowling).
How does everyone do this? Process? Products?

Cheers,
JG

 

[Sea Rider]

My motors are constantly manteined in excellent immaculate clean looking condition, no need to degrese them, but from time to time with a medium paint brush apply a coat of WD-40 on the entire powerhead and pan area as well...

Happy Boating​

 

[Scott Danforth]

simple green and a brush, followed by water from the hose

 

[JohnnyGuy]

Water under the cowl? Cover the airbox?

 

[dingbat]

Water under the cowl? Cover the airbox?

It a “marine” engine. It’s designed to be run in wet, humid conditions.

Certainly don't “drown” the thing but a light spray wouldn’t harm anything.

Can’t speak for your configuration but the air box limos access. I removed mine. Covered the intake of the carbs (6) using sandwich bags and rubber bands.

 

[JohnnyGuy]

It a “marine” engine. It’s designed to be run in wet, humid conditions.

Certainly don't “drown” the thing but a light spray wouldn’t harm anything.

Can’t speak for your configuration but the air box limos access. I removed mine. Covered the intake of the carbs (6) using sandwich bags and rubber bands.

True. Will try some simple green in a spray bottle and a light hose off after.