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Offline jaenswart

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What to do if your motors get water.
« on: July 06, 2010, 07:41:04 AM »
I need to know what exactly to do when your motors get washed over, like when you flip etc.

I know the usual of cleaning out the carburetor and flushing with water, but is there any other tricks you know off to limit your damage?

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Re: What to do if your motors get water.
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 10:38:39 AM »
This is a bad situation! If the motors are running when you go over, no doubt you will get water in the cylinders. The best you can do is to get it out of the water, remove the plugs and air filter and drain the oil. Spray EVERYTHING with silicone spray or any water replant, especially electrical equipment. Replace the oil and run the starter motor with the plugs out. Then refit the plugs and try to get it started. Let it run for a while until at least warm enough for water to have evaporated, replace the oil again and run it again. Then wash it down properly.

If all fails and you do not have access to a dealer or the ability to strip an entire motor, remove the engine from the boat and chuck it in a swimming pool till you can get it to a dealer ASAP. The fresh water will prevent corrosion from setting in too soon and will help remove the salt!

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Re: What to do if your motors get water.
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2010, 11:14:16 AM »
thanks Bennie, will keep that how to on me

 

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