Motor sitting for years

T-rain

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I have a 1996 75hp Force outboard, i have had it since it was bought new. It had been on my pontoon until 2011. I replaced it with a larger motor. It has been sitting in a heated shop since then. I recently purchased a 18FT 1988 Bass Tracker to put it on. I have ordered a new impeller, rebuild kit for the carb and fuel pump. Of course changing out the lower unit gear oil. Any other suggestions on one that has been sitting for so long? Thanks in advance!!
 

alldodge

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Spray a little oil in the cylinders and crank over a few times. Re-install plugs and fire it up
 

Scott Danforth

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you already have the fuel system and impeller issues covered.

you may want to wash off the 2" of dust from sitting 8 years
 
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