It is best to store the motor upright so that any water in the cooling jacket will drain.

If you store it laying down any remaining water will lay in/on the cylinder head and promote corrosion.

Also if laying down, oil in the cylinders will tend to collect on the spark plugs and foul them.

Bundeenabuoy said..
After I wash and clean my motor, what is the next step?

I agree with Cisco....store it upright.

Bananabender said..
Per the manufacturers manual

Looking for it

tired said..
Stand it up in my shed.

I don't have space.
How many can you take?

I would love to know how to transport a small outboard in the car.

Most recently tried standing up my 2hp on the floor behind passenger seat and fastening it to head rest with rope. Needless to say it didn't work, flopped around, banged the seat, and she who must be obeyed was not happy. Next plan, not done yet, was to make something a bit like the outboard stands that dealers and repair shops have.

Trek said..
I would love to know how to transport a small outboard in the car.

Most recently tried standing up my 2hp on the floor behind passenger seat and fastening it to head rest with rope. Needless to say it didn't work, flopped around, banged the seat, and she who must be obeyed was not happy. Next plan, not done yet, was to make something a bit like the outboard stands that dealers and repair shops have.

Do you know from where on the motor the oil is coming out?

I have a Mazda 'extra', a plastic/rubber tray that fits on the boot flood.
I have spilt soil many times, milk, yogurt, petrol, take a way food and other liquids there.
For approx $100, one of the best investments I have made.