Re: Sunken
Borrowed this text from another site:<br /><br />1. Remove engine as quickly as possible. <br /> <br />2. Remove Cowling. <br /> <br />3. Flush exterior of outboard with fresh water to remove mud. weeds, et. DO NOT attempt to start engine if sand has entered powerhead, as powerhead could be damaged. Disassebly of powerhead is a must if this has occured. <br /> <br />4. Remove spark plugs and get as much water as possible out of the powerhead. Most water can be eliminated by place engine in a horizontal position. (spark plugs down and rotate flywheel) <br /> <br />5. Pour alcohol into carburetor throats, rotate the flywheel. <br /> <br />6. Turn engine over and pour alcohol into spark plug holes and rotate flywheel. <br /> <br />7. Turn engine over (spark plug openings down) pour engine oil into the throats of the carburetors, while rotating the flywheel. This will distribute the oil throughout the crankcase. <br /> <br />8. Turn engine over (spark plug openings up) and pour 1 teaspoon of oil into the cyl's and rotate the flywheel. <br /> <br />9. Remove and clean Carburetors and fuel pump assembly. <br /> <br />10. Dry all wiring and electrical components with compressed air. <br /> <br />11. Disassemble the engine starter motor and dry the brush contacts, armature and other corrodible parts. <br /> <br />12. Reinstall spark plugs, carburetors and fuel pump. <br /> <br />13. Attempt to start the engine, using a fresh fuel source. If engine starts, it should be run for at least 1 hour to eliminate any water in the engine. <br /> <br />14. If engine fails to start, determine cause (fuel, electrical or mechanical). Engine should be run within 2 hours after recovery of outboard from water, or serious internal damage may occur. If unable to start engine in this period, disassemble engine and clean all parts. Apply oil as soon as possible.
