Well, took the boat (1994 170TF w/ 90 hp Merc) out for the first time in about four months yesterday. It was garaged all winter. Couldn't get the motor to stay running for more than about 15 seconds before it would die. If I tried to rev it in neutral, it would die. I could keep it running by bumping the key choke, but would not run by itself for long. Would even have to choke it every time to re-start it. Did this for probably 10 minutes or more with no change in results. Put new spark plugs in at the ramp and tried again with same results. A mechanic told me on the phone that the carbs were probably gummed up. I put Stabil in the tank before stoage.Here's my questions:
Do you need to run some of the gas/Stabil mix into the motor before storage?
Do you need to disconnect the gas line at the motor and run all the gas out of the carbs before long term storage like we used to do with the older motors, or will that cause a problem with the oil injection?
I was told about Seafoam, but how does that work, is it just like Stabil, or better?
How can I prevent this next time around?
Any help would be appreciated, cause I HATE to lose a day of fishing to motor problems!!
Do you need to run some of the gas/Stabil mix into the motor before storage?
Do you need to disconnect the gas line at the motor and run all the gas out of the carbs before long term storage like we used to do with the older motors, or will that cause a problem with the oil injection?
I was told about Seafoam, but how does that work, is it just like Stabil, or better?
How can I prevent this next time around?
Any help would be appreciated, cause I HATE to lose a day of fishing to motor problems!!