Run out gas after use

[Dave-R]

Hello All: I was wondering if I needed to run the outboard out of gas after each use. It does sound like a good Idea.
Thanks Dave R

 

[Jlawsen]

Re: Run out gas after use

Hello All: I was wondering if I needed to run the outboard out of gas after each use. It does sound like a good Idea.
Thanks Dave R

You'll get mixed responses on this. My theory is that its better to keep the gaskets and fuel lines wet and only run it dry for long term storage. I have never had a problem.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Run out gas after use

One of the many answers and opinions.


It will make little difference in what do, running it dry does not empty the carb, it only lowers the fuel level, so either way works out about the same.

 

[ajgraz]

Re: Run out gas after use

I run mine partly "dry" because if I don't the needles tend to stick shut. But not all the way "dry" because I fear lean running.

 

[JB]

Re: Run out gas after use

I do that only on single carburetor engines that are not oil injected. Otherwise you risk running one or more cylinders dry or loading up carb(s) with oil.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Run out gas after use

This question makes the baord at least once a month and I would say opinions run 70/30 don't/do.

I am in the don't camp, the problem is this isn't a 4 stroke lawn mower, it is a 2 stroke boat engine and the only source of lubrication is in the gas, if you run it out of gas you also run it out of oil also you will never be able to actually run the carb dry, there will always be gas left in it.

There are guys on here that say they have done it for 55 years on the same engine 20 times a week and it runs fine but I would rather not risk my engine worst case leaving gas in is I have to clean my carbs, worst case running dry, I score the clinders and have to rebuild engine, for me that is no brainer.

If you are going to store the engine for longer than a month or 2 either drain the carb at the float bowl, which actually removes all the gas, or use stabil/Sea Foam to treat it and leave it full.

Final point, when was the last time you ran your car dry when you were done driving it and why is your baot engine any different??

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Run out gas after use

My conclusion is that back when the motors were more cantakerous you ran it out and now you don't. That was back when you changed the plugs more often, too.