Small Motor Winterizing

feb · 09-28-2005, 12:34 PM

I've been given a 4.5hp, circa 1970/1980 Sears "Ted Williams" outboard that I used to tool around in the rowboat with the kids. Does anyone have any hints on what I need to do to winterize it?

TomC · 09-28-2005, 06:28 PM

Change the lower unit lube. if you see water in the gearcase during this process, you'll need to replace the seals. Fog the engine: easiest way is to spray fogging oil in carb throat while motor is running medium speed. Can also remove spark plugs and spray directly in cylinders, then turn over motor w/o plugs installed to distribute oil. reinstall plugs. doing this the first way with engine running is prefered because more internals get coated that way. drain fuel from carb, or leave in if you have Sta-Bil-ized fuel. Clean off any grunge from outside & store. thats it

pmj · 09-28-2005, 08:04 PM

...and if that doesn't work bring her in to Mikes Motor shop in Gilford next to Greens and Beans..I tyhink that the name of the place, anyway. We had an old new to us motor which he tuned up and she ran like a charm all season.

pmj

Kamper · 09-29-2005, 06:26 AM

I also spray the external parts of the motor with WD40 when I'm done fogging. I know someone who uses WD40 as a fogger but I prefer something more substantial for the internals since they have less ventilation.

editted to add...

Coverring the boat and motor will also cut back on dust intrusion even if you store the vessel in a garage. With a cover over the boat things like moth balls will last longer and more of the fumes will stay in the enclosure to protect against critter invasion as mentionned below.

Good luck!

SOMEONEGOTCHA · 09-29-2005, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pmj

...and if that doesn't work bring her in to Mikes Motor shop in Gilford next to Greens and Beans..I tyhink that the name of the place, anyway. We had an old new to us motor which he tuned up and she ran like a charm all season.pmj

The name is Dave's Motorboat Shoppe Route 11B 293-8847

gtxrider · 09-29-2005, 08:19 AM

Do all the above and if the motor is stored in a shed or garage try placing a large plastic bag over the power head to prevent the little critters from nesting.

You don't want to start an angine with a mouse nest under the flywheel. It can be messy.

pmj · 09-29-2005, 06:41 PM

Where was my head..yougotme! My apologies to Dave...that is the correct name. Where on earth did I turn it into Mikes?????

Dave did a great job with our motor (6HP Yamaha)

pmj

MJM · 09-30-2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gtxrider

Do all the above and if the motor is stored in a shed or garage try placing a large plastic bag over the power head to prevent the little critters from nesting.

You don't want to start an angine with a mouse nest under the flywheel. It can be messy.

Don't forget to place some mothballs around to keep the critters out!

09-28-2005, 12:34 PM	#1
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 209 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Small Motor Winterizing I've been given a 4.5hp, circa 1970/1980 Sears "Ted Williams" outboard that I used to tool around in the rowboat with the kids. Does anyone have any hints on what I need to do to winterize it?

09-28-2005, 06:28 PM	#2
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 547 Thanks: 9 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts	yeah.. Change the lower unit lube. if you see water in the gearcase during this process, you'll need to replace the seals. Fog the engine: easiest way is to spray fogging oil in carb throat while motor is running medium speed. Can also remove spark plugs and spray directly in cylinders, then turn over motor w/o plugs installed to distribute oil. reinstall plugs. doing this the first way with engine running is prefered because more internals get coated that way. drain fuel from carb, or leave in if you have Sta-Bil-ized fuel. Clean off any grunge from outside & store. thats it

09-29-2005, 06:26 AM	#4
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	I also spray the external parts of the motor with WD40 when I'm done fogging. I know someone who uses WD40 as a fogger but I prefer something more substantial for the internals since they have less ventilation. editted to add... Coverring the boat and motor will also cut back on dust intrusion even if you store the vessel in a garage. With a cover over the boat things like moth balls will last longer and more of the fumes will stay in the enclosure to protect against critter invasion as mentionned below. Good luck! Last edited by Kamper; 09-29-2005 at 11:10 AM.

09-29-2005, 08:19 AM	#6
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Winter Storage Do all the above and if the motor is stored in a shed or garage try placing a large plastic bag over the power head to prevent the little critters from nesting. You don't want to start an angine with a mouse nest under the flywheel. It can be messy.

09-29-2005, 06:41 PM	#7
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	oopps..Dave's Motorboat Shoppe Where was my head..yougotme! My apologies to Dave...that is the correct name. Where on earth did I turn it into Mikes????? Dave did a great job with our motor (6HP Yamaha) pmj

09-28-2005, 08:04 PM	#3
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	...and if that doesn't work bring her in to Mikes Motor shop in Gilford next to Greens and Beans..I tyhink that the name of the place, anyway. We had an old new to us motor which he tuned up and she ran like a charm all season. pmj