[Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Hi Matt,

I usually disconnect the fuel line and run the engine until the carburetor runs dry.  Then, while the engine is still warm, I change the engine oil and gearbox oil.  Then, I pull the spark plugs and squirt some engine oil into each cylinder.  Turn the engine over by hand with the spark plugs out to distribute the oil and then reinstall the spark plugs.  If the engine has been used in saltwater, flush the cooling passages with fresh water and let it drain out.  That’s about all you need to do.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 

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> On Dec 8, 2022, at 10:29 AM, Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I prefer to change the gear oil in the fall. That way I can inspect the oil
> for water and replace the oil that has become acidic. I also fog the
> cylinders. In the spring she is ready to go.
> 
>> On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 10:24 AM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> I have a brand new Honda 5HP 4 stroke that has been used very lightly for
>> just one season.  I shut off the fuel supply and ran out the gas at the end
>> of the season.  It is stored in my heated basement and will sit idle for
>> 6mos.  Do I need to do a full winterizing or can I get away with just
>> changing the oil next Spring?   Appreciate your help as always.
>> 
>> Matt Wilson
>> Hornblower II
>> White Bear Lake, MN
>> 
> 
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> Graham Stewart
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