Prepping a forgotten motor, HELP

[Baylinercapriclassic]

I have just purchased a Bayliner with a 70 hp force motor(2cycl). The problem is it has been sitting for three years with no up keep. What are some must do's aside from the oils and plugs being changed out. I havent dared to turn it over yet. The motor has very low hours on it.Any mechanics or "do it yourselfers" got some real solid tips on this one? I hope so...turcotts@gwi.net

 

[DJ]

Re: Prepping a forgotten motor, HELP

Bayliner,<br /><br />I just fired up a Rude that's been sleeping for 15 years. Here is what I did.<br /><br />1. Rebuilt the Carburetors.<br />2. Rebuilt the fuel pump.<br />3. Replaced every piece of rubber tubing.<br />4. Replaced water pump impeller.<br />5. Changed lower unit lube w/ new seals on the plugs.<br />6. Checked EVERY electrical connection under the cowl.<br /><br />While I was doing all of that, I was periodically spraying "fogging oil" in the spark plug holes and turning it over by hand.<br /><br />When I did start it, I ran double oil mixture through it for about an hour.<br /><br />Yours hasn't been asleep that long. You can probably get away with doing items #4,5 and 6. Along with putting fogging oil in the spark plug holes while your messing with the other stuff. Might not hurt to run it a little rich the first time out.

 

[JB]

Re: Prepping a forgotten motor, HELP

Howdy, Bayliner.<br /><br />DJohns advice is good. I can't add anything except to ditto it and wish you luck.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[Baylinercapriclassic]

Re: Prepping a forgotten motor, HELP

Thanks guys for the tips, Ive got some time to clean a little and I will do the fogging. I am not sure if it is stuck or not. I am printing out the info you gave me... any more info or other tips would be appreciated. Thanx again, Ross javascript: x()<br />Wink

 

[BKool68]

Re: Prepping a forgotten motor, HELP

maybe decarb also to make sure the rings aren't stuck