motor prep

[smallies24]

My dad has an older motor and he never winterized it. What would you recommend doing before running it? Should I just use sea foam or something like that. I just don't want to start it up and not take care of any problems that could be prevented. Thanks

[rmh2o]

If it was me I would first check the lower unit lube.Just take out the lower screw and let some drip in a clean bucket and make sure the oil looks clean.If it is milky looking you have a problem if it is clean you can put the screw back in or change oil.It is a good idea to replace oil once a year.Then I would pull the plugs and spray with fogging oil and turn it over a couple of times to lube the cylinders.Then put plugs back in or replace with new ones.Putting some seafoam in the tank would also be a good idea.Then put the water to it and give it a try.

[smallies24]

Thanks for the info, that's what I wanted to know!

[Canuck]

Seafoam: Where does one get that stuff, I heard Uall talking about it before and checked up in Manitoba but nobody has ever heard of it. I am heading down to Grand Forks on the 16th for a look see at Cabelas for whatever but wouldn't mind having some of that Seafoam.

[floor guy]

Try any auto parts store. Most in my area carry it, have also seen it in a few Wal-marts. fg