MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
Easy...turning my nils power into an anchor and getting something new for next year. I stored it for years with a full tank of trufuel and never had an issue. I also would not empty the fuel. Lines will dryrot. Also a good idea to fire it up once or twice to lubricate the piston. You could fog it if you wanted to ensure protection but to me its overkill.
For my 2 stroke I use NON-E fuel put in fresh fuel little sea foam , there is enough oil in the mix to lube , fogging isn’t really necessary , Run 5 min and store , I start once or twice in the off season ,
Low, if you have seen the amount of 2 stroke Engines I get in the shop with a stuck piston you wouldn’t think that. I have a special punch I use to stick down the plug hole to crack the rust free lol .
I suppose if I were you, I MAY feel that way but I spent quite a bit of time as a mechanic myself and have never had an issue. No ethonol ever means no chance of condensation from water seperating from the alcohol in the combustion chamber while it sits. If you ran fuel with ethonol then what you suggest could happen more frequently.
Lol Trap....I thought it was going to be a shaming video calling out guys for peeing on the ice! [/quote. I have never complainted about anyone relieving themselves on the ice the fish do that ......i have only complainted that if your going to scream about trash then pick it up
Most of the time if you get a rusted up piston ring during storage it’s going to be from high humidity in the storage getting into the engines intake or exhaust system . If you have enough water in your fuel system to effect the way it runs that’s another issue. That’s why I recommended fresh fuel with treatment. Both treatments I recommend will also help with water in fuel. Also the engine isn’t collecting water from the fuel tank during storage because it’s not running
FT, did you ever do the drone video on Lake George ?also, in this video it was mentioned to replace blades on the auger if needed,...... but I was wondering if you plan on doing a video or have any tips on touching up, or sharpening blades and cutting heads on hand augers and power augers. and IYO, What is the absolute #1 best oil or grease to use on auger blades to prevent rust, for during the season....... and for summer storage....you mentioned using the fogging oil on the blades, anything else just as good or better?Also...I am getting ready to store my snowmobile for summer...it is an older 2 stroke, what would be the best way to store it until next December?...same as auger video?
FT, did you ever do the drone video on Lake George ?also, in this video it was mentioned to replace blades on the auger if needed,...... but I was wondering if you plan on doing a video or have any tips on touching up, or sharpening blades and cutting heads on hand augers and power augers. and IYO, What is the absolute #1 best oil or grease to use on auger blades to prevent rust, for during the season....... and for summer storage. You mentioned using the fogging oil on the blades, anything else just as good or better?Also...I am getting ready to store my snowmobile for summer...it is an older 2 stroke, what would be the best way to store it until next December?...same as auger in the video?
FT I don’t use 50:1 , I run a little richer and for the last 12 years it starts within 2cranks if Thats wrong guess I’ll continue to be ,😉 I had a model 30 Jiffy for 20 yrs and had the same results but it wasn’t seafoam back then
Sorry I didn’t get any more drone footage. On my last few trips it was just too windy. As for sharping blades that’s a tricky one. I personally will just replace them. If you mess up the cutting angle it won’t cut correctly. Also want to keep them cool if you do sharpen them you don’t want to mess with the temper of the blade. If I was going to couch up my blades if use a small air grinder with rollocks with a fine grit. My favorite anti rust spray is going to be fluid film. Works great for coating metal to keep rust off. I also use it for lubing cables and that type of stuff. When I made the video I wanted to keep it simple and use products that people might have at home already. Same steps can be used on the sled. Only difference is that your going to treat the fuel in the tank. Fill it up with fresh gas and take it out for a spin to get everything mixed up and ran into the carbs. You can use the same fogging steps. And inspection. You might also want to change the chain case Oil at this time. Just for a peace of mind I’m not just winging this. I am an automotive gas and diesel master tech. I’m also a certified briggs and STRATTON technician . I also own and operate a small Engine repair business in the capital area. None of the routine maintenance above or in the video will void any type of warranty’s
I followed pretty close to what strike master suggests But I do fog both my outboards