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Jimfish

Posted 11/30/2005 2:51 PM (#167076)
Subject: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 106

Location: Des Plaines, IL

I cannot find fogging spray and heard that WD40 will do the same thing. Is this true?

chico

Posted 11/30/2005 2:56 PM (#167077 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 502

Location: Lincoln UK

WD40 is harmful to waterlife and definately not good.

esoxaddict

Posted 11/30/2005 2:59 PM (#167078 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 8865

I suppose it would be better than not doing anything, but it sure wouldn't be my first choice.

chico

Posted 11/30/2005 3:00 PM (#167080 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 502

Location: Lincoln UK

http://www.pacgb.co.uk/pressreleases/wd40.html

Slamr

Posted 11/30/2005 3:02 PM (#167081 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 7115

Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs

If you live in Des Plaines, I am sure there are a number of Boat USA (on Rand Road in Palatine, just West of Arlington Heights Rd) and the such around you. Take it from a guy cursed with bad motor luck, just get real fogging spray. Saving 20 minutes today could cost you a couple hundred $$ or more down the road.

chico

Posted 11/30/2005 3:03 PM (#167082 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 502

Location: Lincoln UK

oops, maybe I haven't a clue what fogging is.

MikeHulbert

Posted 11/30/2005 3:04 PM (#167083 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 2427

Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana

Here is some fogging oil:

http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/MDR/MDR545.html

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/oilstore/penmarfogoil.html

http://www.overtons.com/cgi-bin/overtons/detail/pdetail2.cgi?r=deta...

Hope this helps!

Jimfish

Posted 11/30/2005 3:10 PM (#167084 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 106

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Thanks for all of you help. (Damm you guys are quick too)

Guest

Posted 11/30/2005 3:16 PM (#167085 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Get Sea Foam Deep Creep. available at napa and other automotive stores.

guest

Posted 12/6/2005 5:12 PM (#167827 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Should you fog a four stroke if its stored at 50 degrees inside all winter?

JohnMD

Posted 12/8/2005 12:35 PM (#168093 - in reply to #167827)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Guest: Fogging your motor any time it will be in extended storage is a good idea no matter what the temp is

Get A Big One: JohnMD

dogboy

Posted 12/7/2005 9:13 AM (#167900 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 723

usually can find it at a fleet farm. never tried wd40,suppose it can't hurt since it repels water and won't let varnish deposit.

captnkeno

Posted 12/8/2005 6:27 AM (#168055 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Location: Minnesota

Jiimfish as chico states wd-40 is probably not your best option however when I went through Mercury Outboard school we used sea-foam in the gas tank and their engine storage foamer. Also the water pump impeller should be R&R'd every 2-3 years best to do in the spring. I've seen them last longer but why not spend around 30.00 for insurance

Jimfish

Posted 12/12/2005 3:42 PM (#168530 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 106

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Well I got my fogging spray and winterized my motor in the snow. Better late than never, right?
Thanks everyone.

Stan Durst 1

Posted 12/23/2005 6:48 AM (#169640 - in reply to #167076)
Subject: RE: WD40 for fogging spray

Posts: 1207

Location: Pigeon Forge TN.

I have a Merc 9.9 that I bought new back in 1989, I still don't have quite 100 hours on it yet and it still has the original factory paint and points and plugs in it. When I am trailering the boat I disconnect the fuel line and run the motor till the carb runs out. I have fogged the motor with a little WD 40 in both piston chambers every year and have had no trouble. Still starts within two cranks. We do the same with our rescue boat at the Fire Station.
Older Ford cars were notorious for condensation in the distributor and used to lift the cap and spray WD-40 inside as it displaces water and is non- conductive.
I found good info here too as I didn't know they had a fogging spray for the outboards.
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