Mock Scrape Question

I would toss the old bearings and replace with new if it has been sitting a long time.

You can try to start it with muffs on.Just look under the hood to make sure mice havnt made a nest in it.Also check the lower unit lube and replace it.If possible it might not be a bad idea to do a compression test.New plugs would be good to.

Seafoam is a great product and I would put some in the fresh gas right away.There is also a cheaper product that claims to do the same thing called B12.

I had looked at the B12 in Walmart and it says nothing about being able to run it in two stroke motors. So I will not put it in my tank.

I really like Seafoam it is a great product run it every tank.

I would make sure the old tank was empty ( check for rust ) and fill with fresh gas, Seafoam and I would add a little extra oil on that first tank. Sitting that long that motor could be pretty dry inside and have varnish build up, I would pull the plugs leave the kill switch on pull the choke, and crank it over to get gas and oil in the crankcase bearings and rings. Hook up the muffs and see if she will start. Watch the pee hole for water the impeller could be pretty hard and not pump water. I would not want to try and rev the engine way up might have to at first to keep it running but I would try and avoid if possible. First time on the water I would kinda baby it. Let things get lubricated and loosened up.

The trailer bearings not a bad idea to replace I would raise the tire off the ground and spin the tire and feel for looseness in the bearing if the bearings spin free and no roughness is felt or heard I would give them ago. Check the tires for rot cracking and air pressure. Spare would be nice just incase. Don`t forget to check trailer lights.

Congrats on the new ride …Hope it all goes well for you.

Edited to add ..I see the spare now Nice clean looking older rig.

as far as the hubs go, i would pull them apart and check them. if there is any rust/water i would replace the bearings and races. if not all they would need is a good cleaning in a parts cleaner and repack with a good grease and you should be good to travel. my hubs get cleaned and repacked every year, never had a bearing go out yet. i have been pulling trailers around for almost 30 years……………tom fellegy

I like the seafoam suggestion, it’s worth the money, heck a 2-3 can should do you for the year, you could probably afford to splurge the $15

Though if it hasn’t run in years I’d be inclinded to pull the carbs before I ran it and make sure they are clean. Check all the fuel hoses make sure they are in good condition, if they are not replace them now, you may need a new hose from the gas tank to the motor too, if your primer bulb doesn’t stay firm after being pumped up.

I’d also buy a new gas tank, unless you have a plastic one and can insure it’s 100% clean.

I kind of figure my hobby is fishing, last thing I want is preventable problems on the water, I think if you spend a little up front it will pay off in the long run. Spend the time and money now, enjoy the summer

Thanks for all the good tips. I will definatly pop open the bearings and spin the tires to see how smooth they move. Also I was planning on getting a new plastic gas tank, what size do you figure? I was thinking a 10 gallon, maybe 12 if it’ll fit.
Also do I have to liscense it in minnesota and north dakota since I will use it in both states, or does it only need one states liscense?
The questions are endless, but I appreciate all the answers you guys have.
Sam

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Also do I have to liscense it in minnesota and north dakota since I will use it in both states, or does it only need one states liscense?

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Register it in the state in which you reside. You’ll be good to go.

Good fishing!

My brother is a mechanic on heavy equipment at a place here that sells Caterpillar heavy equipment. When someone brings in a piece to service they put seafoam in everything, fuel, crankcase and everywhere they can. When they deliver a new piece of equipment they add seafoam to everything too. If they put it in new million dollar machinery right from the factory its good.

Just wondering if anyone could give me a little advice. I have been watching several nice bucks this year, with the only problem being they come out about 20 minues after shooting light. The area I am hunting is an old pasture that butts up to a corn and clover field. The deer (bucks and does) are hammerin the clover, and they are all bedding in 120 acres of woods that no one can get permission to hunt. My question is, would makin a mock scrape in the pasture where my stand is (they have been using it as sort of a staging area) help to get the deer to come in before shooting light expires?

Here’s a link to a great post by Bob S on that subject

Mock Scrape

I would say yes a mock scrape would increase your chances of seeing them during shooting hours

I do think a couple of licking branches/scrapes would increase your odds. With little to no pressure in that area the bucks will start to move earlier about mid october. I usually don’t get serious about bucks till about october 25th. Thats when my daytime pics of mature bucks increases.A well placed licking branch will also help for your morning hunts as it will slow him down on his way to his bedding area. Time management for bucks is a very important key to success, it sounds like you are on the right track