un winterizing

Post by **Jebby** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:30 pm

hey every1 this is te first time ive had to wake my VERY old 1954 johnson seahorse (10hp) from ehr winter slumber.... anything in particular i should do ive never doone this so ANY tips no matter how simple would be great

thanks
jebby

Post by **OTRA** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:33 pm

replace with new spark plug or clean the old one.

Post by **Viper** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:43 pm

and fresh gas with correct gas/oil mix

Post by **mikemicropterus** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:22 am

fresh gas and a new plug what
more could an engine ask for,
Just check your water pump also

Post by **Jebby** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:36 am

thanks guys glad its nice and simple

i cant wait

Post by **jmikail** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:47 pm

I was told that all you ahve to do is add gas, but then again I just bought a 2004 25hp Mercury. My new (old) 9.9 is in for a tune-up though. That should be fun!

Post by **crash** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:40 pm

dont forget it will probibly smoke and cough, run rough for a few minutes till the "fogging oil burns away.

Post by **Viper** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:52 pm

Mike

Last fall as a preventive maintenance measure I changed the impeler on my 2001 4stroke 40hp Merc for the first time. The old one looked to be in good shape but I am glad I did it - peace of mind -

It only took two of us about an hour. Not a big job.and I am not a mechanic.