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Post by michael1923 on Dec 11, 2008 18:30:55 GMT
Just wondering if anyone has tried some silicon coating.
I've been suggested that with old outboard engines that once the plugs leads etc have been changed to give it all a quick spray with a thin layer of silicon coating.
Has anyone tried it or anything similar,someone advised me but cant remember who for the life of me.
Sounds like a great idea to me on these cold damp morning and evenings.
The reason i mention it is i had a misfire that needed a squirt of WD40 to sort it out. I'm assuming with a waterproof thin coating in the correct areas this shouldn't reoccur.
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Post by abuc4 on Dec 11, 2008 18:59:45 GMT
used it on me moterbikes b4 disperses water/moisture
stops from shorting out,if u do on your new 1s heat the engine up first [not 2 hot]
if done cold can trap moisture underneath the silecon.
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Post by michael1923 on Dec 11, 2008 19:15:47 GMT
Top tip, thanks
Mike
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Post by Lavy on Dec 14, 2008 14:16:52 GMT
We use gt85 keeps the outboard looking good as new.
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Post by Sunny on Dec 14, 2008 22:09:28 GMT
Mike I think the stuff you want is GT85 as Rich says. Whatever the stuff is called you can get it from Fairbrothers at Fareham. he told me you shouldn't spray the engine with WD40 or similar...not necessarily good for outboards. But the gt85 spray can be used over the entire inside without any residue. I had a tin and was okay until it got punctured by my anchor on the last trip...spraying everywhere in the cuddy ;D Had to hoof it overboard.....  |
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Post by michael1923 on Dec 15, 2008 16:02:54 GMT
Thanks Guys, i'll get a can of GT85. Appreciate it.
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Post by scotty on Dec 15, 2008 16:13:29 GMT
I always use WD40  |
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Post by Sunny on Dec 15, 2008 18:27:51 GMT
I always use WD40 Scotty, I know that you know your engines.. no doubt there...so what do you think of Fairbrothers claim that WD40 leaves a film that isn't necessarily good within some parts of the engine ? What do you know about GT85 ? |
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Post by vax on Dec 15, 2008 18:47:06 GMT
From memory GT85 leaves a teflon but more important non-sticky coating. I used to use it on my bike.
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Post by scotty on Dec 15, 2008 22:06:33 GMT
I always use WD40 Scotty, I know that you know your engines.. no doubt there...so what do you think of Fairbrothers claim that WD40 leaves a film that isn't necessarily good within some parts of the engine ? What do you know about GT85 ? I dont think WD40 would do any harm at all  wether GT85 is better i wouldnt know, never seen the stuff. I've been taught to use WD40, so i do. As far as i know WD40 is a water disperser, and a light lubricant. I think it may also be a rust inhibitor. I cant see how the oily film would damge the engine There is also some writing or a picture on the back of the tin saying it is suitable for outboard motors! Until someone PROVES that WD40 is bad for outboards i will continue to use it. well there's my thoughts on it. would be interesting to find out the facts scotty. |
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Post by sharkey+ jnr on Dec 15, 2008 22:18:04 GMT
Quicksilver Corrosion Guard (marine parts & accessories) 1 Recommended for marine products 2 Provides a film that is dry to the touch has excellent resistance to water oxidation 3 The corrosion inhibitor base makes the dried film exceptionally resistance to undercutting and blistering near damaged areas remains clean doesnt peel and is harmless to painted surfaces May be what your looking for  |
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Post by Sunny on Dec 15, 2008 22:45:29 GMT
Scotty, I know that you know your engines.. no doubt there...so what do you think of Fairbrothers claim that WD40 leaves a film that isn't necessarily good within some parts of the engine ? What do you know about GT85 ? I dont think WD40 would do any harm at all wether GT85 is better i wouldnt know, never seen the stuff. I've been taught to use WD40, so i do. As far as i know WD40 is a water disperser, and a light lubricant. I think it may also be a rust inhibitor. I cant see how the oily film would damge the engine There is also some writing or a picture on the back of the tin saying it is suitable for outboard motors! Until someone PROVES that WD40 is bad for outboards i will continue to use it. well there's my thoughts on it. would be interesting to find out the facts scotty. I need a new tin anyway... as mine got holed When I go in there I'll interogate him Scotty... get some answers May just be that it is more expensive than WD40 !!!!! What about WD40 getting in and around the computer bits ? Like Sharkey's Quicksilver stuff I believe the GT85 is dry film; and thus computer terminal safe.. not that I would know... it just sounded convincing |
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Post by scotty on Dec 15, 2008 22:54:05 GMT
I think the ECM's are waterproof anyway |
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Post by Lavy on Dec 17, 2008 18:01:55 GMT
I always use WD40 Scotty, I know that you know your engines.. no doubt there...so what do you think of Fairbrothers claim that WD40 leaves a film that isn't necessarily good within some parts of the engine ? What do you know about GT85 ? Nick, i had exactly this problem it left some sort of build up and then the engine started playing up. We had to clean all the leads off with degreaser then it was ok again. Rich. |
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Post by Lavy on Dec 17, 2008 21:35:25 GMT
WD40 is great stuff, but with time and repeated applications it solidifies into a yellow film that is gummy and sticky, the residue being oil based.Couple this with a saline enviroment and eventually your engine electrics are going to misbehave. The residue left by GT85 is allegedly drier and teflon (PTFE) based. Haven't heard of anyone claiming that GT85 'improves' their bait or cured their arthritis.....yet. Yes that was the stuff , a bit like sticky yellow varnish. Rich. |
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