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Getting a 3-hp 1952 Johnson two-stroke ready for winter, here's what I did:
-Added fuel stabilizer in correct proportions and ran the engine for 10 minutes. Note: I didn't stir the stabilizer in with the fuel, just poured it. Should I have stirred?
-Ran the engine while squirting fogging oil down the air intake. (Didn't take any special steps for that - is that the correct thing to do?)
-Changed gear oil (now THAT I know I did right
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So if a person knowledgable in outboards could answer those questions...
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Yes you should have at least shaken or stirred it. As far as the others, it sounds like you did it the right way.
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Zack, a 3-hp 1952 Johnson two-stroke?! nice.
you did everything right by me, but it does matter if you stir the fuel with the stabilizer. I wouldn't advize shaking it, but a good swirling motion will ensure that its thouroughly mixed.
By the way, I got the mazda some new brakes. they were completely shot from last winter *remembers not being able to stop at red light near busy intersection* *shudders*
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OK, looks like I'll be pulling it out of the shed again for some REAL fuel stabilization.
Thanks guys.
Mech: it isn't mine, but I'm sort of "involved" in it and it's health. It belongs to my sister's boyfriend. He bought it in perfect working condition (except for a few normal age problems) AND an identical engine that isn't working (for parts). All that for $150 CDN ($100 USD, I guess). It's a very lovable engine, indeed.
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Also depending on what 2 stroke oil you used, a lot of people don't even fog the cylinders anymore. If you get the chance try Klotz!! It is one of the best 2 stroke oils out there. It is all my friends and I run in our snowmobiles. It has the best smell to it. Kind of sweet smelling.
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jqr: So if I use this "Klotz" two-stroke oil (I assume you undertake the same procedures as normal 2-stroke oil, i.e. adding to gas in correct proportions, etc.?), I won't have to fog the cylinders?
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I would say yes. But I think I jumped ahead of myself. I use Klotz injection oil. I would go to there website and double check that you can use it as premix (but I am pretty sure that you can). I have ridden snowmobiles for over 20 years and have never fogged any of them. But I do use STABIL fuel stabilizer and Klotz oil. Amsoil oil is also very good.
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