What's best for lubing crankcase & cylinders on motor that's been sitting?

[ADK_Boater]

Hey Everybody,

I have a '72 Johnson 85hp that I've been working on for a year, and I have no idea how long it has been since it ran...probably many years. The flywheel turns easily by hand and I don't want that to change before I get it started.

While I've got the reed valves off I want to lube the bearings, and as much of the cylinder as I can.
I'm gonna do the same inside the combustion chamber when I pull the spark plugs.

So I've put 2 cycle oil in an empty windex bottle, but even when I turn the nozzle to spray it still squirts the oil in a stream. I have found it difficult to evenly lube anything this way.

I have thought about using fogging oil, I don't think that's the best lube for this but it will be better than nothing.
However it sprays out in a foamy stream...still not that easy.

Q: Does anybody know of a good lube oil in a spray can that sprays out in a mist?...like the way spraypaint does.
That would be ideal.
I've been looking for this but can't exactly find it. I want to lube it before I crank it over again.

Thanks!

 

[kmarine]

Re: What's best for lubing crankcase & cylinders on motor that's been sitting?

I use fogging oil. the important thing is to coat the metal which has been siting. fogging oil does a good job of coating. 2 stroke oil in a spray botle seems too dificult to atomise. Any oil will work in protecting those parts when moving them by hand.

 

[ADK_Boater]

Re: What's best for lubing crankcase & cylinders on motor that's been sitting?

Ok, I've got it all back together.
I'm gonna try cranking it over tomorrow.

So, first I am going to spray fogging oil into the cylinders and try turning the flywheel by hand to spread the oil around.
After I do that how long should I wait before trying to start it.

I guess what I'm asking is since I'm gonna spray a lot in there due to lack of lubrication, how long will the excess oil take to seep out until it will start without major problems due to excessive oil?

 

[boobie]

Re: What's best for lubing crankcase & cylinders on motor that's been sitting?

Wait one day and try it. The worst that can happen is you'll foul a plug or two.

 

[ADK_Boater]

Re: What's best for lubing crankcase & cylinders on motor that's been sitting?

That worked well,
Thank You.

The starter that I had rebuilt is worthless, but that is another thread.

 

[boobie]

Re: What's best for lubing crankcase & cylinders on motor that's been sitting?

Did you rebuild it yourself or did a shop do it ??