Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
Backing off rocker for winter >

Backing off rocker for winter

Notices

Backing off rocker for winter

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-09-2004 | 08:01 AM
  #11  
RedDog382's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,029
Likes: 1
From: Toledo, Ohio/Las Vegas, NV
Default Re: Backing off rocker for winter

Originally Posted by boatn70
ive heard to just rotate the motor a couple times. rotates spring with pressure on it.
The same was suggested to me by Sterling. Good enough for me!
RedDog382 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-09-2004 | 09:06 AM
  #12  
mcollinstn's Avatar
Platinum Member
20 Year Member
Platinum Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 5,769
Likes: 150
From: tn
Default Re: Backing off rocker for winter

Honestly, unless you got an external pressure oiler, I'd let the motor stay still thru the offseason. You end up scraping the protective fog residue off the cylinders and the cam is rotating dry (okay if its a roller). I'd rather the springs get the raw end of the deal than to add scuff wear to my hard parts.
mcollinstn is offline  
Reply
Old 12-11-2004 | 12:27 AM
  #13  
Hang Time 27's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 190
Likes: 2
From: Annapolis, Md
Default Re: Backing off rocker for winter

Originally Posted by mcollinstn
You oughta back off the rockers on solid lift cams.
Why would solid lifters make a difference? without reference to the amount of lift or spring pressures used??

I would think that a statement like "lifts over ___? amount and or spring pressures over ____? amount is whats needed?? One guys "high" numbers might be another guys "mild" setup...........................
Hang Time 27 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-13-2004 | 11:40 AM
  #14  
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,777
Likes: 12
From: San Diego, California
Wink Re: Backing off rocker for winter

Not a bad idea for long sits in cold or hot enviroments and changing humidities. Try fogging the motor with a proper fogging oil, it will insure no rust or corrosion and eliminate a dry start on get ready. Always reprime before starting a motor that's being stored for a long period.
Raylar
Raylar is offline  
Reply
Old 12-13-2004 | 04:08 PM
  #15  
Registered
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
From: Knoxville,TN, USA
Default Re: Backing off rocker for winter

I backed off the rockers my first yearof my new motors. Never again. It's too much of a pain. Too many things to remove for me. I now mark the balancer and rotate every 30 days. I believe that may extend the spring life somewhat. I'm hoping so.
deboatmon is offline  
Reply
Old 06-30-2005 | 02:38 AM
  #16  
vandeano's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 362
Likes: 0
From: Torrance, California
Default Re: Backing off rocker for winter

Move to California and forgettabout it! Winter average is 60 degrees.
vandeano is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Cattitude
General Boating Discussion
134
01-27-2012 09:50 PM
offthefront
General Q & A
0
07-17-2006 09:27 AM
BruceK
General Boating Discussion
3
02-15-2005 06:26 PM
88Fount33
General Q & A
27
12-20-2004 05:54 PM
Consintracy
General Boating Discussion
4
07-18-2002 02:05 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.