12-02-2002, 05:48 PM
hey swampy
Great question,
This is an annual ritual for fisherman in the north, I have just looked out my window and I see an inch of fresh snow cover, I will have to go out an pick my last bit of broccoli for this year. [
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The sure start thing you ask about is a spring question, the concerns here in the north is protecting the cylinder walls, plugs, and lower end.[crazy]
My mechanic has suggested that we pull the plugs give the cylinder a shot of WD-40 spray the plugs as well both sides. This will help to keep out any rust that may want to set in through condensation. It doses not hurt to pull the plug wires one at a time and spray the ends of those as well.[
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He also suggest that you drain the lube from the lower unit to save from winter freeze. This is in case water had collected in side of the lower unit. if it has then when the frigid temps set in the water will freeze and crack the lower end and may not show till it is to late and you have destroyed the unit on the lake. Besides you always want to put in fresh lube every year to maintain the best possible working conditions for the unit.[
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Cover or place the motor out of reach of snow and ice.[
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Wait till spring fever to start your priming the motor for spring thing.[angelic]
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Great question,
This is an annual ritual for fisherman in the north, I have just looked out my window and I see an inch of fresh snow cover, I will have to go out an pick my last bit of broccoli for this year. [

The sure start thing you ask about is a spring question, the concerns here in the north is protecting the cylinder walls, plugs, and lower end.[crazy]
My mechanic has suggested that we pull the plugs give the cylinder a shot of WD-40 spray the plugs as well both sides. This will help to keep out any rust that may want to set in through condensation. It doses not hurt to pull the plug wires one at a time and spray the ends of those as well.[

He also suggest that you drain the lube from the lower unit to save from winter freeze. This is in case water had collected in side of the lower unit. if it has then when the frigid temps set in the water will freeze and crack the lower end and may not show till it is to late and you have destroyed the unit on the lake. Besides you always want to put in fresh lube every year to maintain the best possible working conditions for the unit.[

Cover or place the motor out of reach of snow and ice.[

Wait till spring fever to start your priming the motor for spring thing.[angelic]
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