Fogging the 496
11-13-2006 | 06:45 PM
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Re: Fogging the 496
I run about 4 gallons of antifreeze through the motor. Then shut it down. Then remove the fuel/water separator, and mix in the oil and reinstall. I'll then run two more gallons of antifreeze through the motor. Works perfect.
Here is a great thread from last year. Its includes pics of a few homemade winterizing setups, as well as how I modified mine.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...+winterize+jug
Here is a great thread from last year. Its includes pics of a few homemade winterizing setups, as well as how I modified mine.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...+winterize+jug
11-13-2006 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Fogging the 496
Originally Posted by yesrej
does anyone else pull the plugs and spray fogging oil in the cylinders
Hence the reason that I add in the Lucas Oil Treatment.
I make my Dad add the same thing to his Corvette for winter storage.
11-14-2006 | 05:46 AM
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Re: Fogging the 496
The final answer is...........10:1 gas oil with stabilizer.
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/01/01_15.pdf
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/01/01_15.pdf
11-14-2006 | 09:17 AM
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Re: Fogging the 496
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
I used to do that with my single engine boat. Its too much of a pain with the twins.
Hence the reason that I add in the Lucas Oil Treatment.
I make my Dad add the same thing to his Corvette for winter storage.
Hence the reason that I add in the Lucas Oil Treatment.
I make my Dad add the same thing to his Corvette for winter storage.
11-14-2006 | 03:00 PM
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Re: Fogging the 496
Originally Posted by yesrej
i want twins so bad but simple things like this is what is making me keep a single.
2 hours to replace the 16th plug. No joke. What a mother.
11-14-2006 | 03:47 PM
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Re: Fogging the 496
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Last season it was 2 hours to replace 15 plugs.
2 hours to replace the 16th plug. No joke. What a mother.
2 hours to replace the 16th plug. No joke. What a mother.
11-14-2006 | 04:21 PM
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Re: Fogging the 496
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Last season it was 2 hours to replace 15 plugs.
2 hours to replace the 16th plug. No joke. What a mother.
2 hours to replace the 16th plug. No joke. What a mother.
it took me an hour to change my plugs. i make up my own words when i drop a plug in the bilge. this year i didnt drop a single plug. i did drop the wrench though.
11-14-2006 | 10:36 PM
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Re: Fogging the 496
Originally Posted by Indy
I'm doing that next year...how did you do it??
My best advice is to give in, pull up the engine room floor panels (if you have any), and just get under the motor. I can fit under mine, although I have not yet done it.
11-15-2006 | 05:08 PM
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Re: Fogging the 496
Sounds like a good excuse to change the exhaust. Guess I'll be doing that and change the plugs and wires at the same time. Now, to get those manifold bolts out......
10-05-2011 | 10:15 PM
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You'll burn that gas out of your fuel filter in a heartbeat, I use an outboard gas can, connect it to the intake of the fuel filter and let it burn for a while. The merc trained master mechanics at my marina use a 5:1 ratio of Merc two stroke oil in the gas can. Antifreeze (pink stuff) like everybody else says. You won't burn your impeller next spring if your start it up on the hose.
