Fogging Spray
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: April-28-2024 at 5:51am
Topic: Fogging Spray
Posted By: Cumby
Subject: Fogging Spray
Date Posted: October-22-2015 at 3:33pm
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Going to fog my GT 40 by pulling the plugs and spraying the cylinders. I was thinking I would just pick up a can of Sta-bil fogging spray or something but thought it was worth asking for recommendations or if there is anything I should stay away from? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-22-2015 at 3:59pm
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Glen, All the commercial sprays are good. I've never heard of any problem. I've only used it a couple times when my normal wasn't around. My normal is 50% Marvel Mystery oil and 50% engine oil. I picked up using it back in the late 60's when I was at Watercraft Sales. BTW, it comes in handy for other general purpose oiling jobs too! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: October-23-2015 at 5:11pm
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Pete: When you use the 50/50 juice, how much do you use in each cylinder? Do you rotate the engine a few turns to move the juice around a bit? JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-23-2015 at 6:25pm
I shoot it down carbs using a pump oiler. Actually down one, up one and sideways in the other!  I'd say I'll use about 3 oz. in the V8's. When it starts to smoke and die, I'll advance the throttle some, back off and it will choke the engine. On an injected engine, about 1/2 oz. per cylinder and then a couple cranks will do it.------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 1:55pm
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I've never fogged either one of my boats. I just crank it and let it run no more than 10 seconds with the belt off the RWP of course once a month or two, It's full of water and anitfreeze. And I work the steering wheel back and forth. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 6:26pm
Actually this is worse than just leaving it alone. You are drawing moisture into a cold engine & then leaving it there. You would be better off to just turn it over with a breaker bar, 1 rev will do it. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Tim D wrote:Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 7:38pm
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OK, so I went through the fogging process...sprayed oil in from spark plug holes, but when I tried to turn the engine, it wouldn't budge. I had all the plugs out and belts off and tried to turn the pulley manually but it wouldn't budge. What am I missing here? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 7:51pm
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Glen, You need leverage. A breaker bar with a socket on the crank bolt works. Why manually? Crank it with the starter! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 9:04pm
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I thought it would have turned easier and didn't have anything else to use with me. I don't have a water hook up for my intake. Is it ok to turn it over without connecting to a hose? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 9:13pm
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Yes ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 9:43pm
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I've already drained my block. As long as I put some antifreeze back in will the impeller be ok turning it over. Just don't want it to be completely dry, right? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-24-2015 at 11:24pm
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Your not going to start it just have it turn a couple of revolutions. You could loosen or remove the belt on the pump too. I do on it and the alternator for the winter. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 12:13am
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Pull the high tension wire off the coil so it won't start. Turn the key for 5 seconds and you are good. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 12:30am
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I think it would be easier on a 40 to pull the coil wire out of the cap and ground it too. I don't know how careful you need to be on these hi energy systems. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 2:32pm
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Guys, I think I can locate the coil, but not sure what wires you are talking about pulling. Gary how would I ground the wire. Can you give me some more details. Not to sound ignorant, but if the plugs are out, why would I have to worry about starting? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 3:29pm
Yup, I sure had a senior moment!  Disregard that man behind the curtain. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 4:15pm
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Hey Cumby, I remember the first time I tried to fog my GT40 it felt like it was never going to budge... but once I put a little leverage to it it turned just fine... Yeah if you bump the throttle twice... that would do it too (If it starts without the plugs in it... that would be something!) |
Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 5:16pm
I understand that feeling. LOL. So I can just bump it over without worrying about disconnecting anything? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 10:11pm
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Just another thought, won't using the starter to turn the motor over inject more fuel into the cylinders? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 10:38pm
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Does anyone know what size the crank bolt is, 15/16? ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: October-25-2015 at 10:41pm
| Sounds about right. |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: October-26-2015 at 12:20am
| Yes, A 15/16 socket on a 1/2 drive with a 3" extension with just a little torque will do it. |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-26-2015 at 10:38am
I believe it will, so do not listen to Pete, lmao. Pulling coil probably only stop spark, I think lanyard will stop fuel, either way I would still do it by hand. Fogging oil says 2 seconds a cyl, I do 1 second in each, rotate assembly 180, then do another round for 1 second, then rotate a few full rotations and you should be good. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Cumby
Date Posted: October-26-2015 at 10:58am
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...and you rotate clockwise from your perspective facing the front of the engine, correct? Don't know if this has happened to anyone else, but the spraying straw that came with the fogging oil I bought shot right off the can into the cylinder! Talk about freaking out. Luckily it was still visible enough to where I could reach it with some tweezers and needle nose players. ------------- 99 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: gtxragtop
Date Posted: November-25-2015 at 10:35pm
Make sure you ground the coil wire you pulled from the distributor. Failure to do this could cause damage to the ignition system. Spark energy has to go somewhere and it may find electronic components. ------------- 1996 Ski Nautique GT40 Worcester, MA. |
Posted By: gtxragtop
Date Posted: November-25-2015 at 10:38pm
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I fog the cylinders, pull the wire off the starter solenoid that cranks the engine over with the key, then short that connector on the solenoid to the +12V cable above it. Engine turns over, no ignition, no, fuel. ------------- 1996 Ski Nautique GT40 Worcester, MA. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-27-2015 at 8:45pm
Dave, Don't mess with disconnecting wires. It works better when you use one of these:  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: gtxragtop
Date Posted: November-29-2015 at 9:45pm
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I used these years ago. I cheaped out with a 4" long 14 gauge solid insulated wire with the ends stripped back 1/8"..On my boat you do need to pull the solenoid wire as the connector is insulated. ------------- 1996 Ski Nautique GT40 Worcester, MA. |