Used Lower Unit Outboard Motors - Their Care and Maintenance
Used or new lower unit outboard motors need no require regular care after every use. Lower unit outboard motors are not like car engines in the sense that they are going to need more maintenance than just every 3000 miles. Lower unit outboard motors have to deal with a lot more environmental elements than a regular car engine. Point of fact, car engines don't have to deal with salt deposits left from salt water use. Now do they have to worry about constant water intrusions that lower unit outboard motors deal with during every use. So, it is no wonder that lower unit outboard motors will require maintenance after every use.
Actions that need to take place after every trip with a lower unit outboard motor:
1. Flush the engine - This does not apply to just salt water outings, fresh water can do just as much damage as salt water.
* Buy a pair of rabbit ears. This is a flexible rubber seal connected to a metal clamp. This unit is help flush the engine. connect the unit on the lower part of the motor were the water is picked up. Connect a water hose to the back of the rabbit ears.
2. Start the engine and let the water pump to its work. The water pump will pull in the clean water and wash away any left over salt or sentiment that might have built up during your adventure.
3. While flushing the motor check the water pump to see if your getting a good water flow. Carefully, put your hand in the stream of water. If the water is not pumping hard then you may have a block again the outflow tube. If so stop the engine immediately and clear the debris. You can do this by sticking a small wire into the flow tube and working it back and forth. After you think the tube is cleared re-start the engine and check the flow again.
4. Once the flushing of the engine is complete discount the gas line and allow the engine to run off the excess fuel in the . After excess fuel is burnt off put the fuel line back in place.
5. Next check for old and water leaks. This is done by taking the cowling off. If you find a link consult a boating mechanic to have the issue fixed.
6. Once you have cleaned and checked everything it is time to wipe everything down and spray with a anti-corrosive like WD40 or Quick-lube.
7. Replace the cowling and place a plastic cover on the engine to prevent anything from getting in on your engine.
That is it. Your done.
