Upside down 2 stroke

Does anyone know if turning an 8hp 2 stroke upside down will cause issues? Does it matter if it’s for a shorter duration such as an hour to make a portage?

Since there isn’t oil inside on a 2 stroke I’m guessing it might be okay want wanted to check in first.

patk wrote:

Does anyone know if turning an 8hp 2 stroke upside down will cause issues? Does it matter if it’s for a shorter duration such as an hour to make a portage?

Since there isn’t oil inside on a 2 stroke I’m guessing it might be okay want wanted to check in first.

We don’t portage “upside down” but every other angle with no issues. Maybe some slight gas leak out the carb but I wouldn’t worry about it, IMO.

You shouldn’t have any problems with this. not that I have tried it but for the reasons you say I would agree it would be fine.

Running the carb dry will reduce flooding.
The only other thing that could go wrong is if any of the upper drive shaft seals leak and let some oil out of the LU into the leg. However, this “should” not be an issuer if you are not getting water into the LU oil.

I would not hesitate, just make sure it is clamped on well and tilt locks well too.

Turning anything upside down one needs to be careful what comes out the exhaust port

Make sure all water is out as any left in the exhaust passage can flow back to the powerhead.

Thanks guys! Got a tip about using an external frame backpack to portage small motors. Might give it a try.

patk wrote:

Thanks guys! Got a tip about using an external frame backpack to portage small motors. Might give it a try.

You’re going to have to post a pic of that setup.

I simply secure a backpack strap to my motor and carry it that way (with a foam noddle for comfort).

@clowncolor here’s a link to the backpack motor portage