Outboard storage

[Yealm]

I’m planning to store my 4 stoke tender outboard upright on the pushpit.

Will this be a problem if I’m heeling over for a long time, meaning the engine is tipped over ‘the wrong way’? Or are typical angles of heel insufficient to cause problems?

 

[stevepick]

It should be fine, mine sits on the pushpit all season (Honda BF 2.7). The only other thing I do is run the carb dry before putting it back on the pushpit after use, other wise the fuel left in the carb will evaporate and gunk up the jets.

 

[mainsail1]

Yes it should be fine.

 

[interloper]

It should be fine, mine sits on the pushpit all season (Honda BF 2.7). The only other thing I do is run the carb dry before putting it back on the pushpit after use, other wise the fuel left in the carb will evaporate and gunk up the jets.

I have wondered about this. I have read that two-stroke engines should never be run out of fuel because the fuel carries the lubricant. Four-stroke engines wouldn't have this problem, but I have wondered if there might be a problem with the fuel pump if the engine is run out of fuel. Also, it seems it should be easier to start the engine if there is already fuel at the carburetor.

 

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Friends have crossed oceans with outboard engines on the pushpit and they have still worked at the other end of the voyage.

 

[Tranona]

I have wondered about this. I have read that two-stroke engines should never be run out of fuel because the fuel carries the lubricant. Four-stroke engines wouldn't have this problem, but I have wondered if there might be a problem with the fuel pump if the engine is run out of fuel. Also, it seems it should be easier to start the engine if there is already fuel at the carburetor.

No logic in that. The oil is mixed with the fuel and lubricates the engine only when it is running. no problem running dry as new fuel when it refills will contain the necessary oil.

 

[stevepick]

I have wondered about this. I have read that two-stroke engines should never be run out of fuel because the fuel carries the lubricant. Four-stroke engines wouldn't have this problem, but I have wondered if there might be a problem with the fuel pump if the engine is run out of fuel. Also, it seems it should be easier to start the engine if there is already fuel at the carburetor.

The Honda 2.7 is the smallest outboard honda make , so it is very simple. No fuel pump for starter, the carb is gravity fed . The fuel shut off is just a tap in the fuel line, so when you want to use the engine, turn on fuel tap, wait a minute for the float chamber to fill and off it will go on first pull, as long as the jets aren't blocked by all the gunk that modern petrol leaves behind when it evaporates. Not sure what you do with a bigger engine, with injection, pumps etc.

 

[VicS]

No logic in that. The oil is mixed with the fuel and lubricates the engine only when it is running. no problem running dry as new fuel when it refills will contain the necessary oil.

It is not recommended for multiple carb outboards because the design of the fuel system can mean that the upper carbs run dry before the lower one so the upper cylinders can suffer from lack of lubrication before the engine stops.