Question from a first time owner

[lazydawg]

This may seem like a silly question, but here goes. I have a 1989 Mariner 40 Hp oil injected. Do I need to run the engine dry of gas before pulling the boat from the water? I was told that since I have oil injection I shouldn't worry about it. Which leads me to ask, does the oil get injected before the fuel enters the carbs? Thanks for the info.

 

[DJ]

Re: Question from a first time owner

lazydawg,<br /><br />That question has been debated for years.<br /><br />In my view, I wouldn't run it out of fuel if you are only parking it for a week or two.<br /><br />Yes, the oil is injected before the carbs. Thus, the quandry. By running it out of fuel, it loads the carbs up with oil.<br /><br />I always run fuel conditioner (Sea Foam) in my fuel, so I don't worry about it.

 

[lazydawg]

Re: Question from a first time owner

I appreciate the insight. This forum is proving to be very helpful.