Desalting/cleaning the engine (externally)

[3abadi]

After years of in salt water use and an episode of water leak inside the engine compartment (fixed already), I noticed salt buildup at the bottom of the engine body. Any ideas on how to clean that out? Steam may be? I am not sure if using water is a good idea.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

too late now but I spray white lithium grease all over the engine when it is new that stops the corrosion.

 

[Coburndj63]

too late now but I spray white lithium grease all over the engine when it is new that stops the corrosion.

What parts of engine should you not spray with lithium grease?

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I spray nearly everything and the pump body "nearly means the anodes" spraying those won't let them do their job since they are supposed to corrode. Spray all the hose clamps also.

 

[Coburndj63]

I spray nearly everything and the pump body "nearly means the anodes" spraying those won't let them do their job since they are supposed to corrode. Spray all the hose clamps also.

Good to know. Thanks for the quick reply!