winterizing 2 cycle outboard question

[Gregk]

If the gas is treated with a fuel stabilizer (seafoam), is it necessary to disconnect the fuel line and run the carbs dry?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: winterizing 2 cycle outboard question

actually if the motor has 2 carbs it is not recommended to run dry, as the top carb runs out of fuel/oil first, thus those cylinders do not get lube. should be fine with seafoam.

 

[Gregk]

Re: winterizing 2 cycle outboard question

Ahhhh....never thought of that. Mine has 3 carbs. By time that bottom one emptied, that top cylinder would be pretty dry.

Thanks

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: winterizing 2 cycle outboard question

I leave the carbs full and just unhook the line.I also use the spray version of Seafoam (Deep Creep) to fog the engine till it stalls it out.It has been sitting a few weeks now with black goo dripping out around the prop.I figure thats just the Seafoam and fuel mixture.In the spring i bet it smokes like a freight train until the crud gets burned out...