Don't run the engine on the flushing port, that is only meant for flushing as far as I know. You can just fog the cylinders through the spark plug holes, although getting some in through the intake also would not be a bad idea.
Jim's contact said to use the automatic winterization procedure for fogging. From what I understand, it just pumps a bunch of extra oil into the cylinders, then shuts the engine down.
I don't know what else to say other than, THAT SUCKS! I'm sorry for this mishap. I'm betting it was scary. I just hope that everyone involved was ok. Greg
I think I would fog it right away then do what Danny said when you get it running. Too much oil won't hurt it. jim
Got most everything dried out over the weekend, and had it running for a few hours yesterday. The only things that are still questionable are the 2" I-command still has some fog in it, and the gps isn't working. Ran 3 winterization programs (auto fogger) during the first hour of use. I believe all else is good. Thanks for the tips and well wishes all!!!
That is rough, Does anyone have a video of it happening? If they do it might make for a good training video down the road of what not to do? Daniel
Ouch. Good show. Dry 'er out and let her go. I was telling Jim that we had an 8 hp Mariner fall off of one of our little boats this weekend while my nephew was pulling my daughter on a knee board. We had the motor secured to the boat with a cable and lock but it went under water running and injested enough water to lock the pistons. The cowl sank to the bottom and we lost it. The motor I was able to run after removing the plugs and cranking all the water out of the cylinders. Then I drained the float bowl and fuel filter and ran it for 1/2 hour. Seems to have run great since. I'm sure your boat will be fine too. MarkBano
I am so sorry that happened. It was good to have all that help around. It is best to get them out and running as soon as possible, and all that help made that easier. If there is any thing else I can do please let me know. jim
