Fogging a Fuel Injected V8 ??
I was told that I should not "fog" my 2 year old fuel injected (5.0-v8)
boat engine for winter storage. What is the correct procedure to prep
the engine for storage?
Thanks in advance,
....cb |
cb
Nov 5
2005
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| Evinrude E-TEC engines feature self-winterizing at the touch of the
button. editor
http://www.marineenginedigest.com |
ed
Nov 6
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| the only engines I know abnout that MUST NOT be fogged are Mercury
Optimax. It shouldnt hurt any other motor. Call me crazy but I even fog my ATV and chainsaw ! Matt |
web1000
Nov 5
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| The Space Pope has it on good authority that FICHT and E-TEC engines
do not need winterizing, but does it anyway just because he can. |
Space
Nov 6
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| Really? Anybody know the reason why? If they are not fogged.... how can one
protect them during periods of non-use??
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Gene
Nov 6
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| Apparently it messes up the injectors somehow. I didn't believe it either, but I know guys who have Optimax's and
that's very true. |
Space
Nov 6
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| I guess I should have replaced the word "fogging" with "winterizing". After posting my question, I spoke to the service mgr at the dealer, he
confirmed the pre-storage procedure of running the motor for 5 minutes @
1300 rpm on a mixture of 5 gallons gas and 2 quarts 2 cycle TCW-3 oil
with one ounce fuel stabilizer concentrate added. I already stabilized
the gas in the fuel tank before the last outing of the season. ref: Mercury Service Bulletin No. 2001-8 thanks. ed wrote: |
cb
Nov 5
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| There is no good reason not to fog your engine - I can't think of one. Are you sure he said not to fog the engine? |
Shortwave
Nov 5
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| fogging means introducting special oil into the intake passages and
combustion chamber. the stick, vaporous oil protects metal surfaces
from corrosion. On a 4-stroke, this means intake valve stems, piston
rings, cylinder walls, and exhaust valves. technically fuel injected engines do need their fuel to be stabilized
because the efi gas is not exposed to air. but the the fuel in the tank
is. so stabilizing fuel still makes sense. my guess is the person who advised you confused fogging with
stabilizing. editor
http://www.marineenginedigest.com |
ed
Nov 5
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