Outdrive spews water when Muffed

[Scott06]

The oil sucker worked this year. The oil was hot and thinner after a day of 200 watt magnetic heater on the pan. Finally worked out why flow was inconsistent and removed oil filler cap to allow crankcase to breathe. I guess I will check my PCV valve. Put that heater on a baseboard heater thermostat circuit and you wouldn't have to winterize.

You wouldn't have to winterize.... until the power goes out.

 

[Arminius]

I intend to drain the block to winterize as usual. I can imagine an owner who neglected winterization but suddenly heard about an unexpected cold front coming in. This magnetic heater might be a temporary measure.

 

[GypsmJim]

* Always put the drive all the way down on the muffs. If need be, drop the trailer tongue.

* 5 min on the muffs is sufficient to heat the oil for changing.

* Always change the oil in the Fall as part of winterization.

* Never suck oil out of the dipstick. Install a drain kit on the pan. The hose is attached to the Garboard drain plug and will come out the port as the plug is removed. Gravity removes all the sludge.

* Never put an electric heater in the bilge. (OMG)

 

[Scott215]

Why never a heater Jim. I have never done it and drain my oil out hose though the transome drain plug. Curious about the heater