Making sure there is no water in engine

[JoeCobb56]

How does one know all the water is out of a boat engine before the temperature drops below freezing? I have a 1960 Evinrude 40hp Lark. It is not running properly, as I can only keep going for no more than a minute by keeping the choke half way out. I had the engine in a garbage can full of water when I last ran it in September. I plan on taking it to a mechanic in early December, but am concerned that there may be water inside that could freeze and cause damage. I have the engine on a boat and it is in the down position, which the mechanic told me to do. Is this enough to be sure there will be no water in the engine? Thank You!

 

[fleetwin]

Usually all the water will drain out if the engine is left in the down/run position.  You can also crank it a few revolutions to ensure nothing is trapped in the water pump as well

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JoeCobb56

[JoeCobb56]

When I ran it back in September I did not see water coming out of the pee-hole. So I don’t know if the the water pump was working or not. When you say ‘crank it’, does that mean turning the engine over when it is not in water by turning the start key?

[crosbyman]

millions of outbards get frozen up 4 -5  months and if stored vertically no much happens…. but do  change the GC oil in case  water made its way in !!! othersie the GC will crack  $$$$$$$$

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