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Stabil doesnt usually cause the engine to run worse. It just
smells a bit odd. Are you able to cut the fuel off to the engine? If so close the valve and run it till the carbs empty themselves of fuel. (near the end hold the choke, that will empty them out) Fogging the engine is a good measure, cant hurt. Really its a good thing for long term storage. A few months in a garage??? It could be optional. After that's done, change the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, you can spray the engine down with a corrosion preventer spray. See if your boat has a water/fuel seperator. Check that out too. Dont forget to drain that block, frozen water is not your friend. Using a marine type of antifreeze might be an idea since some water will be left behind in the block. Change the lower unit fluid with fresh stuff. Make sure the old stuff didnt come out looking like thick coffee. It could mean water mixing in a bit. No good there. In any case drain and replace. There are a few more things to lube up on an I/O like the gimbal bearing etc. It wouldnt be a bad idea to grease any fittings and cables with marine grease. Oh well, just some thoughts.... Tom |
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