whats your response to this about fogging?

this is a quote "With that said, I only fogged the GT40 once as the dealer instructed me not to. He said PCM did not recommend it on fuel injected engine as there are too many seals that do not react well to fogging oil and for the relatively short layup (3 - 6 mths) if wasn't necessary. Also, that oil has to end up somewhere and that usually is on the oil pan. So if you're the average owner who changes the oil during winterization and then runs that same oil in the spring you are now running on oil laced with fogging oil.

It made sense to me so I haven't fogged in 6 years and have not had any problems. Not sure what Indmar recommends."

(Message edited by absoluteboarder on October 10, 2007)

Here is what Mercruiser recommends.

...I guess what I am getting at if you dont need to fog one 4stroke engine why need to fog any engine? unless more than 6 months in storage

Down here in Southern California, it gets foggy when we ride in the middle of the winter sometimes. Is that the same thing you're talking about?

Isn't the debate on whether or not to spray directly into the carb? I have the efi gt40 and just spray fogging oil down each spark plug hole and turn it over a few times - the gt40 is a dry intake, so that is why many people don't fog directly into the carb.

I've never had any problems with it over the years, but that's the first I've ever heard of it settling into the oil pan. But who knows, you're damned if you do, and damned if you don't...

monkey,,,, nice

Michael - Here is the link to indmar print off page 69 to 76. Note: something I just learned dont fog the CAT/ETX while running. You dont have this engine but I do - so Im glad I looked it up for you.

http://indmar.com/About/ContactIndmar/Manual_2003_Presentweb.pdf

(Message edited by redsupralaunch on October 10, 2007)

nice tim, check post time, little foggy in santa cruz too at the moment but should be nice while im riding in disco bay in about 2 more hours.

as for the questions, i never fogged my old gt40, never foggd my black scorpion and wont fog my monson, winterizing is a waste of time here in cali, but in toronto thats another story, follow manufactur specs and or call them for details or just use go out and ride,

How does the fogging oil get into the oil pan? More specifically, how does the fogging oil get into the pan but gasoline not get into the pan?

Essentially your fogging it by mixing up 2 stroke oil in your gas and running it through. The oil will remain throughout the engine and cylinders after turned off. If the engine doesnt sit for too long you shouldnt need to fog but cylinders will eventually get air/condensation after some time sitting.