Water in Carb! Help!

[greencounty]

I was washing my boat today and I got some water in the carb(the filter was off because I was cleaning it too). Less than 2 tablespoons...I'd guess just less than 1 tablespoon. How much is too much? Is there some kind of dehydrator that I should soak the carb with before I try to start the boat again? I don't want to hydro-lock my engine. How much does it typically take?

I have not tried to turn the boat over yet and I don't plan on it until I know it's ok to do.

Thanks all!

 

[Alpheus]

Re: Water in Carb! Help!

If you are sure its only 2 tablespoons you will be fine. If you think you got more in there. Turn the engine over by hand a couple of times, or if you really want to play it safe. Remove the plugs and turn it over a few times...

 

[greencounty]

Re: Water in Carb! Help!

It's not much. I sprayed the engine cover off with a hose and some water dripped from the hinge when I opened the engine compartment.

I'm not sure how to turn the engine over by hand, but if I pull the plugs out, can't I just use the starter to do that?

 

[g33km3]

Re: Water in Carb! Help!

If you are sure its only 2 tablespoons you will be fine. If you think you got more in there. Turn the engine over by hand a couple of times, or if you really want to play it safe. Remove the plugs and turn it over a few times...

Pulling the plugs is the best idea.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: Water in Carb! Help!

can't I just use the starter to do that?

Yes you can...