Winterizing a 93 Starcraft Merc 5.0LX with a Gen 2 outdrive.

tkarvelis

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We only ran the boat maybe six times this year, and due to work I need to winterize it already In the spring I changed the oil and filter, and both fuel filters. I also change the gear lube and impeller. I am wondering if I can get away without changing the oil until next fall. There is no water in the pan. I will need to rebuild the carb in the spring due to hard starts, and dieseling.

Should I drain a bit of gear lube out and check for water, or leave it be?
 

Bondo

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Should I drain a bit of gear lube out and check for water, or leave it be?

Ayuh,..... Any water will be on the bottom,.... Let out a teaspoon or tablespoon, 'n see,....

Water would destroy the drive by spring,... if not rust, a freeze busted case,....
 
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