Hello Again,
After spending hours reading on this forum it looks like lightly fogging an engine after every weekend use might be good practice however it is quite the PITA on my ski because of the limited space.
I am thinking that I may drill 2 small holes through the hull so I can get the fogging spray can tube directly in front of the carb throats. If I unclip the factory spark arrestor and drop it down I would have a direct shot. I would also find some silicon plugs to put in the tiny holes or use duct tape on the inside to keep any small amounts of water out. No more wondering if and how much I may have gotten into each cylinder.
Anyone else doing this? I know it sounds drastic but the holes will be very small and can be covered from the inside to keep water out.
Also, as another tip, I have used the horribly sticky water proof grease from my local pool supply store on the lids of my storage tank jugs, fuel filter seal, electrical box seals, trim box and linkage, other seals, etc., and it is still in place after several trips to the lake.
The hydro mat was also very dry and starting to show breakdown so I used the non-aerosol tire wetter from the auto parts store and it is also still in place.
The turtle wax plastic re-new on the faded plastic seems to be holding up as well.
Horror freight sells the telescoping magnetic antenna masts with a yellow ball on them for aligning the ball and tongue. I use them as sight aids when I back the trailer up with my truck as I cannot see the single ski trailer. Stick the magnets/antennas in a horizontal position on the trailer frame just above the fender and drill a hole in the fender for a Velcro cable tie to hold them temporarily while you back up your trailer. Extend the yellow balls just enough to see them in your rear view mirrors.
I have many toys, I use a label maker to make stickers for the important stuff like pre-mix ratios, VIN numbers, spark plug part numbers, battery numbers, trailer tire PSI, etc and stick them behind the back seat of my crew cab.
After spending hours reading on this forum it looks like lightly fogging an engine after every weekend use might be good practice however it is quite the PITA on my ski because of the limited space.
I am thinking that I may drill 2 small holes through the hull so I can get the fogging spray can tube directly in front of the carb throats. If I unclip the factory spark arrestor and drop it down I would have a direct shot. I would also find some silicon plugs to put in the tiny holes or use duct tape on the inside to keep any small amounts of water out. No more wondering if and how much I may have gotten into each cylinder.
Anyone else doing this? I know it sounds drastic but the holes will be very small and can be covered from the inside to keep water out.
Also, as another tip, I have used the horribly sticky water proof grease from my local pool supply store on the lids of my storage tank jugs, fuel filter seal, electrical box seals, trim box and linkage, other seals, etc., and it is still in place after several trips to the lake.
The hydro mat was also very dry and starting to show breakdown so I used the non-aerosol tire wetter from the auto parts store and it is also still in place.
The turtle wax plastic re-new on the faded plastic seems to be holding up as well.
Horror freight sells the telescoping magnetic antenna masts with a yellow ball on them for aligning the ball and tongue. I use them as sight aids when I back the trailer up with my truck as I cannot see the single ski trailer. Stick the magnets/antennas in a horizontal position on the trailer frame just above the fender and drill a hole in the fender for a Velcro cable tie to hold them temporarily while you back up your trailer. Extend the yellow balls just enough to see them in your rear view mirrors.
I have many toys, I use a label maker to make stickers for the important stuff like pre-mix ratios, VIN numbers, spark plug part numbers, battery numbers, trailer tire PSI, etc and stick them behind the back seat of my crew cab.
