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Keith Hinze Outboard Expert: Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 1:32 PM
 At least once a year, to extend its life and ensure its reliability, give your outboard motor a tune-up. High Tech Marine |
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Keith Hinze the Outboard Expert: Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2011 1:17 PM
 Outboard motors are lubricated by an oil and gas mixture, or by adding oil separately to the engine. Older outboards that use an oil-and-gas mixture are called two-stroke motors, while newer outboards that require oil added separately are called four-stroke engines. A four-stroke engine is the only type of outboard motor that requires oil changes. For more information call 832-385-9970 or contact High Tech Marine. NOW is the time to change your engine oil. |
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Keith Hinze the Outboard Expert: Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 1:13 PM
 Fuel filters on outboard engines perform two primary functions. The first, as the name implies, is to filter out particles in the fuel before the fuel is injected or drawn into the engine for combustion. The second is to act as a water separator. Marine conditions often allow water to enter the fuel storage tanks, and a quality fuel filter limits the volume of water which will enter the engine. Call 832-385-9970 High Tech Marine for FAST mobile service. |
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Keith Hinze the Outboard Expert: Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2011 11:57 AM
1. Lubricate all lubrication points. Lubricate more frequently whenused in salt water. 2. Inspect and clean spark plugs. 3. Check engine fuel filter for contaminants. 4. Adjust carburetor(s) (if required) 5. Check engine timing setup.6. Check corrosion control anodes. Check more frequently whenused in salt water.
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Keith Hinze the Outboard Expert: Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 1:38 PM
In larger engines, oil is set apart in a separate compartment and is pumped through the system as needed. However, 2-stroke engines have neither the room nor the capability to pump oil, such a different type of oil is used in these engines. Do not use the thick 4-stroke lubricating oil in 2-stroke engines. Instead, mix in lighter oils rated for 2-stroke engines with the gasoline itself. As the gasoline is drawn into the engine, the oil flows with it and lubricates the engine parts before it burns away with the fuel. |
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Keith Hinze the Outboard Expert: Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:55 PM
 For small outboards the oil would normally be changed every 50 hours. For large horse power outboard engines this may be every 100 hours. If you do not use the outboard very much and do not keep a record of the number of hours that it is in use, then always change the oil every year. Call High Tech Marine, we come to you! |
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Keith Hinze the Outboard Expert: Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2011 11:51 AM
 In order for your outboard engine to perform at its full potential and efficiency, it should be adjusted to different heights for different speeds, water conditions, and varying loads in your boat. By positioning your motor back from the transom jack 5 1/2" or 10", this allows your prop run in cleaner, less turbulen water and gives the prop a better "bite." |
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