Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

[mmuutts]

Any thoughts on using a engine clean/foam on your outboard then hosing it off..Good or bad idea?

 

[ajgraz]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

Cover the carbs (and distributor if it has one) and go to town.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

Yup avoid the carbs and do not spray inside or under the flywheel. I have used napa spray brake parts cleaner which dries fast.

 

[Sixmark]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

Yup avoid the carbs and do not spray inside or under the flywheel. I have used napa spray brake parts cleaner which dries fast.

and if you are worried about being eco friendly you can use Simple Green

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

and if you are worried about being eco friendly you can use Simple Green

:redface: yeah...... I'm not

 

[Sixmark]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

:redface: yeah...... I'm not

I merely put that out there for those that think it will offset the amount of gas/oil left behind by a 2 stroke.....lol

 

[robert graham]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

Any thoughts on using a engine clean/foam on your outboard then hosing it off..Good or bad idea?

I just rinse motor with a garden hose without a nozzle so no great pressure to force water into places you don't want it. Then after it dries, use WD-40 and an old toothbrush to clean all around in tight places. A thin film of oil/lubricant on all surfaces may protect from moisture/corrosion. Once you get motor really clean, it'll pretty much stay that way with a minimum effort and no strong detergents/solvents. Good Luck!

 

[emoney]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

Nothing wrong with a little de-greaser too. I like a clean motor because it's easier to see "issues", in my opinion.

 

[rickryder]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

A clean motor is a happy motor

 

[mmuutts]

Re: Washing the inside of your outboard motor?

THANKS! Time to get out the tooth brush....