Park with tilt up or down?

swick · Aug 27, 2009

Hey guys. I was just wondering if I should leave my OB tilted up or down when the boat is parked in my driveway? Is there any benefit one way or the other? Thanks.

kencat · Aug 27, 2009

Re: Park with tilt up or down?

The manual for my 60hp Evinrude says to "store motor in the normal running position to ensure proper drainage of the motors cooling system".

Pooled water in the passages could do what water does when left stagnant, and I would think being vertical would be less strain on the mounting bracket linkages and pivots.

RoyR · Aug 27, 2009

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Good question, I want to know too....I have an IO though.

a70eliminator · Aug 27, 2009

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If I lower the drive I can't raise the bow high for water drainage, I do however lower the drive as far as possible for bellows sake.

Boss Hawg · Aug 27, 2009

Re: Park with tilt up or down?

Down

61evinrude · Aug 27, 2009

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I'm glad someone asked this. I have always been told to leave the ob in up position, but this has been by my father-in-law, and he usually isn't right about much. So will take you guys word for it and run outside and tip mine down right now.

Boss Hawg · Aug 27, 2009

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61evinrude said:
I'm glad someone asked this. I have always been told to leave the ob in up position, but this has been by my father-in-law, and he usually isn't right about much. So will take you guys word for it and run outside and tip mine down right now.

My FIL is about the same

rosser1 · Aug 27, 2009

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down works for me

gene8084 · Aug 27, 2009

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Store OD in down position.

tashasdaddy · Aug 28, 2009

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if you cannot store completely down. after use flushing the motor let it sit in the down position for about 15 minutes, you can even bump the motor over (do not start) to help get the water out of the power head. then raise the motor only as high as necessary.

lakegeorge · Aug 28, 2009

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My 4 stroke 60hp Yamaha has a sticker on it that says to store it down because oil may leak from the engine over time and cause problems.

Fl_Richard · Aug 28, 2009

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Down, less chance of hitting it with a car or hurting it while moving it around the yard.

lovemywife · Aug 30, 2009

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I go with down then remove prop so the criminals dont get it, last of all I cover it.

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