That time of year again

[Justinde]

Hi all

Silly season approaches in Sydney, with the weather warming up, it is time to awaken the Force ( and fix that bloody tilt trim), but more on starting her again after about 12 months sitting, anyone have any tips to start her again after such a long lay off?

 

[JB]

Re: That time of year again

Check the Engine FAQs for "Awakening a sleeping outboard", mate.

Cheers.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: That time of year again

It helps to put the key in the ignition and turn it! LOL G'day mate.

 

[Justinde]

Re: That time of year again

Hi

I checked the engine FAQ's- is it in the Force specific, or somewhwre else on the site....... I might try the search engine and see what happens;-)

 

[Justinde]

Re: That time of year again

Found it!!

It was pretty specific, so I will ask some advice.

I replaced the waterpump less than 12 months ago, and it has had 4 trips. Replaces lower unit oil at the same time, link & sync, timing, plugs etc.

Is ity just a case of taking the plugs out, lube the cylinder walls with oil, turn by hand, inspect electricals ( visual) and start it ( using the key and choke method as described by Frank), then concentrate on the hydraulics for the tilt/trim?? Would anybody replace anything else or check anything else??

 

[foodfisher]

Re: That time of year again

Start it and try things out. If it all works, no need for further conversations other than, what did you catch?

 

[Justinde]

Re: That time of year again

Love you Foodfisher

 

[chrome dome]

Re: That time of year again

well, l'm totally baffled,
wot do ya mean it's approaching the silly season in Sydney??

it's ALWAYS... ALWAYS... the silly season in SYDNEY
LOL
sorry.... maaaate,
cheers

 

[SweeperForce]

Re: That time of year again

I envy you, with warmer weather and another season of boating getting underway. All our boat here in the northeast US are all tuck away for a long, harsh and cold winter.

Tom

 

[Justinde]

Re: That time of year again

Gold Dome.

Its finding a boat ramp without 600000000000000000000 jet skis trying to launch at mach 10 in reverse;-)

 

[Justinde]

Re: That time of year again

I envy you, with warmer weather and another season of boating getting underway. All our boat here in the northeast US are all tuck away for a long, harsh and cold winter.

Tom

Flight tickets are cheap, and there is a bed here for you Sweeper;-)