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Post by The Lone Ranger on Nov 23, 2009 17:02:07 GMT -1
Shawn, how do ya'll at Bremen handle winterizing an Optimax motor insofar as the coating of cylinder walls and interal motor components? Manual advises using a mixture of Quickleen or another good stabilizer with a little bit of DFI oil (teaspoon per oz) directly into fuel filter and running for a few mins to insure coating. Changing filter afterwards. I've heard that use of fogging oil sprayed directly into spark plug hole of an Optimax is not recommended ........just wondering how ya'll handle it.
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Post by Bob Smith (Porko) on Nov 23, 2009 22:16:17 GMT -1
Bob, don't put it up!! Use the thing right on through the winter and you won't have to winterize it. There is some great days of fishing during the winter here!  |
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Post by The Lone Ranger on Nov 24, 2009 1:02:30 GMT -1
I KNEW you were going to say that!!!!! Are you sure you're not from Alaska?  |
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Post by bremenmarine1shawn on Nov 24, 2009 2:24:55 GMT -1
bob if ur gonna use it only runn stabilizer and start running ring free with every tank.thanks shawn
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Post by Bob Smith (Porko) on Nov 24, 2009 22:48:53 GMT -1
bob if ur gonna use it only runn stabilizer and start running ring free with every tank.thanks shawn Shawn, what do you think of the Micro 10 water separators and filters? |
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Post by dannyp on Nov 25, 2009 11:44:57 GMT -1
Bob I would not run a boat with out one,,, got one on my Yammie.
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Post by engtg on Nov 25, 2009 12:06:07 GMT -1
Bob
What is ring free and where do you get it. I'm like you I fish all year round.
Tom
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Post by leapnlineman on Nov 25, 2009 12:12:53 GMT -1
Tom Yamaha Ring Free is a fuel additive much the same as Sea Foam but better as it will not harm gaskets. I use it along with Stabille on every tank of gas. I get mine at Bay Marine, it is a bit expensive but cheaper than an overhaul.
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Post by Mike Bucca on Nov 25, 2009 12:16:34 GMT -1
Here is how I winterize. I take all the tackle out of my boat. Put in one box of FnF flies and a box of spoons. Bam winterized  . Boat appreciates me taking all the unneccessary weight out of the boat so she doesn't have to push as hard . |
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Post by Bob Smith (Porko) on Nov 25, 2009 13:03:05 GMT -1
Here is how I winterize. I take all the tackle out of my boat. Put in one box of FnF flies and a box of spoons. Bam winterized . Boat appreciates me taking all the unneccessary weight out of the boat so she doesn't have to push as hard . Did any of us expect anything less?  |
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Post by Bob Smith (Porko) on Nov 25, 2009 16:24:23 GMT -1
Bob I would not run a boat with out one,,, got one on my Yammie. I agree. I bought one and installed it, it's even got the clear drainable bottom so you see if there is any water accumulation. The reason I asked is back in 2008 when I had my motor overhauled, I drained by gas tank completely before starting the motor up. I have been running nothing but 92 and 93 octane in there and using this filtering system. What I don't know to be a fact, but have a pretty good confidence in the sources (the outboard repair shop, and a buddy who hauls fuel in Tennessee) is that the high octane gas does not contain the ethanol yet, or at least not in the percentage that the lower octane gas does. The Micro-10 Filter is supposed be one of the most efficient means of water removal available. I know a bunch of folks are buying the Stabil ethanol treatment for the regular use, but I am not convinced that using the high octane gas warrants the need to do that. On the other hand, if I were going to store my boat for a couple of months, I would fill the tank with high octane gas, pour in the storage rated Stabil and not worry about it. Sean and Danny, what are your thoughts? If you can back it up with some data it would help? |
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Post by dannyp on Nov 25, 2009 18:09:04 GMT -1
I cant back it up with any data but I am like you, I use a 10 micron filter, Marine Stabil and Ring Free on every tank. I really dont use mine alot so I change the filter once a year. What I have been hearing is a lot of confusion with Mercury Owners who have the spin on fuel filter,,, I am trying to convince by Biz pard that he needs a seperate water filter but he was told the Mercury spin oil fuel filter was also a water seperator. Shawn can you confirm or deny? ? |
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. Boat appreciates me taking all the unneccessary weight out of the boat so she doesn't have to push as hard 