Winterizing 75hp johnson

[75-JOHNSON]

Yes i DID read the FAQ on this.

So i will drain the lower unit but is there any other things on the engine to drain, or does all the water run out when stored upright? is it necessary to try and run some antifreeze through it or not really? basically just wondering if there will be any water left over in the engine that i need to drain. thanks.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Winterizing 75hp johnson

Pull the plugs and fog the cylinders. Turn the flywheel by hand to spread the oil and if there is any water left it will come out. Do this with the motor full vertical.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Winterizing 75hp johnson

AND While stored you "might" want to cover the prop so no water collects in the exhaust. Storing it vertical is the best choice.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Winterizing 75hp johnson

Whoa back. Before doing anything, add fuel system stabilizer such as SeaFoam or Stabil to the fuel and then run the engine long enough to get the mixture into the engine. Then change lower unit lube. Start the engine again and inject fogging oil into the intake silencer to kill the engine. Put it to bed.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Winterizing 75hp johnson

His question was about draining water, but sure he should stabil it as well. But if it were me, I'd pull the gas line and drain the carb rather than levae it full of gas all winter.

Been doin that for 50 years on all my outboards.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Winterizing 75hp johnson

The title of the post was "Winterizing a 75 Johnson". If one has to ask about running anti-freeze through an outboard one probably needs a little extra information regarding the winterizing process. Unless the carb has an actual drain screw you cannot run a carb dry. They simply leave some fuel inside. If the cavities are covered with treated fuel there is no way for things to become gummed up. But if you prefer to run them "sort of dry" or actually drain them, do what you feel you need to do.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Winterizing 75hp johnson

I change my oil but don't leave it empty and drain the float bowls, fuel stabilzer is okay but there si still gas in the carb all winter, I woud rather drain it and be sure.