On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:09:56 -0500, Gene
wrote:

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:27:29 -0500, JohnH wrote:

for winterization. Any suggestions on best brands?

Also, a good friend and auto mechanic suggested removing the plugs on the
outboard, spraying the cylinders with WD40, spinning the engine a couple
times, and then putting the plugs back in.

Comments

A big *NO* on the WD40. It was never designed to be more than a Water
Dispersant, which is does well. It is not a lubricant, though it is
marketed as such. It is roughly 2/3 solvent and 1/5 oil.... the
remaining 2/15 is propellant and god-knows-what.... (Works pretty good
as a starting fluid, though!)
http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf...d494716385.pdf

Use this or the like for fogging:
http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/9540-fogging-oil.html

As for comments regarding fuel additives, here are some thoughts from
various sources that I put together a few weeks ago. Comments, errors,
deletions..... anyone?
http://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net...ce/gasohol.htm

Thanks Gene. I appreciate the reply. I wouldn't have used the WD40, but I
was surprised that an auto mechanic would suggest it. But then again, auto
mechanics probably don't do a lot of outboard winterizations. My friend
doesn't own a boat.

BTW, good article on ethanol.

--
John H.