storing an outboard motor

[WaterWitch2]

Re: storing an outboard motor

I like the Evinrude storage position.

 

[MrBigStuff]

Re: storing an outboard motor

Thats lawyer speak for people that will pull a outboard, lay the thing in the back seat of the new Caddy, and sue the motor maker for ruining there new car. A motor drained can be stored anyway ya want. Look at this pic. I have 2 motors right now waiting on parts, and BOTH HAVE A 1/2 or better tank of gas in them yet. Both have internal tanks. Caps tight, vents closed, gas shut off...no problem for me..but do what ya must...

Hey, I cross the road every day without looking and I haven't been hit yet, therefore it must be safe!

Seriously, I do not believe it is to prevent soiled seats. I'm sure it has something to do with fluids leaking into the cylinder if the motor is not properly prepped for storage. I only wanted to point out that the manual speaks to this issue. Sure hate to hear of someone hydrolocking their motor because a few people decided the manufacturer didn't know what they were talking about or were in CYA mode when they specifically pointed out it should be properly preppeed for storage prior to certain orientations.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: storing an outboard motor

Don't know what that is called in S. Africa, but without question, here in the 'States that is referred to as "Redneck Engineering"!!!
LOL Looks like a good way to move the thing around.

Actually, for it to be Redneck Engineering, the Briggs & Stratton engine removed from that mower would have to be bolted to the lower unit of an old outboard. Now, that's real Redneck Engineering.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: storing an outboard motor

I like the Evinrude storage position.

Thats the earthquake positiion...

 

[Scaaty]

Re: storing an outboard motor

not properly prepped for storage....
and
..people decided the manufacturer didn't know what they were talking about

Well, this is true, but I'm talking prepped and knowledgeable common sense people...can't help the rest (probably why we have lawyers!)

 

[WaterWitch2]

Re: storing an outboard motor

Thats the earthquake positiion...

Actually it's the after the earthquake position.

 

[WaterWitch2]

Re: storing an outboard motor

Here it is on my $30 Harbor Freight stand. I used a piece of 1/2" aluminum plate between the motor and stand to stiffen it up. Later I'll cut a pie shaped piece out (exagerated in picture) and weld it to shift some weight toward the front wheel. It's a little unbalanced now but it works for now to store it. I clamped a tube on the plate to put the steering link into to lock the motor from turning.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: storing an outboard motor

Great solution WaterWitch and well worth the $30.

 

[Zepto]

Re: storing an outboard motor

Hi everybody,
Sorry it this has been covered before - but I'm getting a 2005 4 stroke yamaha and have a question about storage: I thought you could store these things on one side without fear of damage, but the manual specifically says you must drain all the oil before transport or storage on the side. Is that true?

Thanks!