Should i cap off fuel before storage??

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and what else should i do right away.. im plannin on having engine and outdrive worked on in few weeks and will be stored in unheated garaged...should i at least draain the water from engine.. and what about the outdrive oil... now or later..?

 

[tommays]

Re: Should i cap off fuel before storage??

everything is allways better done NOW a problem such as water in the oil will cause much more damage if allowed to sit <br /><br />dont fill the gas compleatly full i have done this and had it flow out the vent in the spring when it warms up<br /><br />tommays

 

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Re: Should i cap off fuel before storage??

so i should definitely change the engine oil and the outdrive oil and what about opening the cockpits on the engine to drain water??? and what else ?? any suggestions

 

[tommays]

Re: Should i cap off fuel before storage??

drain all the water and read the FAQ in the FAQ section it tells all<br /><br />tommays

 

[deputydawg]

Re: Should i cap off fuel before storage??

I hate to say it and ruin the do-it-yourself spirit. You have the enthusiam to do it yourself, but sounds like you need a bit more patience. Don't give up on DIY!<br />I think though for right now you need to take the boat right from the water to a marina or dealer. Drop it off and tell them you have done nothing in the way of winterizing. Make sure they know the water is still in it. Tell them you need to have it running better, and need it winterized. Then leave and go home.<br />Buy a book, or a few books on the boat and engine application you have. Take the winter to study this. Get a book on small engines too, like lawn mower engines. Study this, it will give you excelent basic mechanical knowledge.<br />This will all cost more than do it yourself, but at this point it is where you need to go.<br />And if you insist on winterizing yourself, yes, you DEFINATELY need to drain water from both engine and manifold. Don't take the chance.