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Yamaha TLR90 & cold weather
Jack Jordan	#1  Posted on 11/28/11 - 4:30 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 152 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/23/10	I have herd and been told that water drains out of the 2 stroke motors. Is this for real or should I be worried about my motor sitting outside this winter? Weather person predicts a low of 24 next week. Jack 1963 Custom 16, stencil #31048
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 11/28/11 - 4:37 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Moved this from the "General" forum to the "Engine" forum.
Jack Jordan	#3  Posted on 11/28/11 - 4:40 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 152 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/23/10	Thanks Joe Jack 1963 Custom 16, stencil #31048
Joe Kriz	#4  Posted on 11/28/11 - 4:44 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	If you lower the engine the water will drain from the lower unit. I leave my engine down all winter and haven't had any problems.
Jack Jordan	#5  Posted on 11/28/11 - 4:52 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 152 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/23/10	Thanks for the input. I raised and lowered the engine a few times and left it in the down position. Wrapped the powerhead with a blanket under the cowling. Hope to have inside storage before long. Jack 1963 Custom 16, stencil #31048
jimmyrinaldi	#6  Posted on 11/28/11 - 9:03 PM
Member Posts: 212 Comments: 3 Joined: 11/29/07	I have to wonder what kind of real damage could occur ? Unless the water is in a contained in a space where it would have no room to expand it will do no damage. If you drain most of the water by lowering the engine then what could happen if a fews drops freeze here and there ?
CES	#7  Posted on 11/29/11 - 3:54 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Jimmy is correct. As long as most of the water is out of it, you ll be fine. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
tedious	#8  Posted on 11/29/11 - 4:45 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1072 Comments: 2 Joined: 09/07/08	Jack Jordan wrote: Wrapped the powerhead with a blanket under the cowling. Wow - now that's outboard love! You don't really need the blanket - with the motor down, cold temps won't hurt it a bit. Tim
Phil T	#9  Posted on 11/29/11 - 8:47 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	My engine is stored outside and it gets as cold as -15F. No problems. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
awayland	#10  Posted on 11/29/11 - 9:25 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 160 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/30/09	I would take the blanket out. Your just giving the critters nest material and it may hold moisture. 1970 custom 16 with 1999 Merc 2 stroke 90hp
jimmyrinaldi	#11  Posted on 11/29/11 - 12:16 PM
Member Posts: 212 Comments: 3 Joined: 11/29/07	Isn't there a Queen song " I'm in love with my car " ? I'm in love with my OUTBOARD ! It's OK I love my Yammy 90TLR too !
Jack Jordan	#12  Posted on 11/29/11 - 2:42 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 152 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/23/10	LMAO, this is great, thanks for the reassurance. I just wasnt sure about the water draining out of the powerhead. As for loving my outboard, yes sir, I have 8000 reasons for it. Thanks for the well recieved advice. Jack 1963 Custom 16, stencil #31048