[Rhodes22-list] Winterizing my 4 stroke

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Jessie,

I keep a spare water pump impeller + the gasket on board.  My Honda 8 outboard is a 1996 and has only needed 1 impeller in all those years.  Note, I also keep spare ignition black boxes, a coil, and spark plugs on board although I’ve never needed them.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 

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> On Dec 8, 2022, at 12:05 PM, Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> While on the topic of end of season maintenance, I'm curious how frequently
> people change their impeller.
> 
> Jesse Shumaker
> S/V Zephyr
> 
>> On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 10:54 AM ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>>