Oil inj. ?

[Rivernut]

Is there anything special you need to do while winterizing an oil injected outboard. Its a 40 Yamaha. 1st year winterizing it. Thanks ahead of time!

[Valv]

Nothing special, just like a regular 2 stroke.

[Rivernut]

Thanks Valv, I was wondering if there was anything you needed to do w/ the oil injection system. I had heard that you just make sure it is full when storing.

[Valv]

I had some people emptying it, and refill with fresh oil, they say it will thicken up after long time.

Others fill it to the top to avoid condensation.

[Rivernut]

Thanks Valv. You always seem to have the answers I need!

[marine_man]

Just don't disconnect it and run the motor out of fuel... you'll fill the carbs with oil...

marine_man

[Rivernut]

Thanks marine man, that seems like a no brainer, but I DID NOT think of that. Thanks

[Valv]

Quote:

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Just don't disconnect it and run the motor out of fuel... you'll fill the carbs with oil...

marine_man

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I don't think so, the oil from pump doesn't go into carbs, goes to intake manifold/reeds, and even if it did, you'd get a gunky oily mess next spring, and you'll have to open carbs to clean them up.

[marine_man]

Good Point Valv.. thanks for the correction...

Trouble none the less...

marine_man

[Rivernut]

OK! Now I do feel like a dork. Good thing I dont have to work on these things for a living, I'd starve. First oil inj. motor I've owned. Thanks guys.