Winterize Engine

[dgillette]

I know it is to early for a question about winterizing my engine but I am new to this boat and plan on doing this my self but want to be correct with all parts of this process.<br /><br />Can you help? I have a Mercruiser V6 230hp.<br />With an open cooling system.<br /><br />I see the drains on each side of the engine<br />and for the exhaust manifold. Should I also<br />be looking for a drain on each side for the <br />exhaust elbow?? If so could I get an idea as to when these drains should be found.<br /><br />I did buy the manual but the picture for the elbow drains (If I have them) was not clear.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Winterize Engine

pulling the manifold drains also does the risers,there should be 2 brass plugs on each side of the riser to double check. one thing thouogh, dont just pull the plugs, use a drill bit, wire,etc to make sure the drain is not jammed up with any crud and does completely drain