banj wrote:
: Hello,I flipped my boat in shallow water this morning.I got out ok but
: I am afraid the 120hp Evinrude V4 soaked for awhile before I got her
: turned back over.The boat will have to stay awhile longer before I can
: retrieve it.What can I do to help dry the motor out.Should I remove the
: plugs and turn over by hand or leave it alone?Any help much
: appreciated. Thanks,Banj


I've been in this situation three times (neither of them when I was
in control of the boat... )

Here's what we did (and we got the motor running in every case).

Pull the plugs, turn over the engine to blow out the water. If you
can, like some of the articles here mention, have the plug holes
facing down to aid in draining the water out.

Pull the carbruetor bowls and drain them of water.

Dry any ignition parts (points, etc).. Use compressed air if it's
available.

Reassemble and attempt to start the engine. Use a "starting fluid" if
necessary. Run the engine long enough for it to heat up and dry out
any moisture.

If you're a perfectionist and have the money, take the engine in to
a dealer and have them check it out.

b.

If you're a perfectionist and have the money, take the engine in to
a dealer and have them check it out.

Or at least be aware your engine is now likely to have a shorter lifespan.
Don't expect it to live as long, and don't expect the next service to be as
inexpensive.