Recent content by woody1

Thanks for the insights. I've always made sure the lower unit was drained prior to storage as the motors are always stored outside and I live where the winter temps are a little chilly. So need to do same when pulling out of the water in freezing temps I get that. Just wondered if there was...

Is there anything I need to do differently when running my outboard at below freezing temps? Any difference if running 2 or 4 stroke? I have both but have never operated them in really cold weather. Thanks and regards, Woody

I guess if nobody has an answer, I'll put in my 2 cents worth. I'm sure no expert but I know that brass and aluminum react galvanically, as in the brass will corrode the aluminum. Also I have an ancient Johnson that uses shear pins and still have some of the originals. They are not aluminum...