Engine/Outdrive winterization today...

[WTP07]

Rather than drain the system completely, I pulled the T-stat, and ran about 8 gallons of -50 AF through the muffs. This should get EVERYWHERE that the water WAS right? The AF coming out was the same as what was going in at the end, so I ASSUME that it got through all passages. Am I wrong there? :smt100 Did the rest of the regular winterizing stuff, fogged the engine down, changed oil, drive lube, fuel filter, added stabilizer.

I need to do the fresh (potable) water system still, and will drain that and blow out the lines. Does anyone know how to access the step down pump? It makes no noise when I hit the switch, so I need to have a look to see what's going on down there.

Thanks,

Randy.

 

[douglee25]

In addition to pulling the Tstat, did you drain the engine block, manifolds, etc first before you ran the AF through?

Doug

 

[WTP07]

No, would the AF not displace the water completely?

 

[douglee25]

No, would the AF not displace the water completely?

It does dillute the AF somewhat but more thank likely if you ran 8 gallons through, the water should be gone.

Doug