Where I live, we are always getting boats that come across the bay in storms and crash into our shore. A few days ago, I went down and managed to take a Yamaha 40hp outboard off a small, salvaged boat. I am having trouble telling the exact age, but I will post pictures.
The motor was submerged in salt water fully on and off as the tides would come in and go out for about a week. I know this is very bad for a motor, but I am willing to do as much work as I need to get it going again! I am a high school senior and I love working on stuff like this, so time is not the issue!
I am wondering if the motor is salvageable without spending more money than it is worth? And if so, what are the steps I should take to get it going again? I read that I should disassemble the carburetor to clean it, spray WD-40 in the spark plug openings while manually turning the motor, and clean the fuel lines... is that all good advice?
Please take a look at the pictures and let me know what you think! I am just learning and appreciate all advice!!
Thanks,
Henry
The motor was submerged in salt water fully on and off as the tides would come in and go out for about a week. I know this is very bad for a motor, but I am willing to do as much work as I need to get it going again! I am a high school senior and I love working on stuff like this, so time is not the issue!
I am wondering if the motor is salvageable without spending more money than it is worth? And if so, what are the steps I should take to get it going again? I read that I should disassemble the carburetor to clean it, spray WD-40 in the spark plug openings while manually turning the motor, and clean the fuel lines... is that all good advice?
Please take a look at the pictures and let me know what you think! I am just learning and appreciate all advice!!
Thanks,
Henry