Re: winterizing the murkcruiser
OK, i wasn't really trying to **** EZ off. i may even go buy another OB in his honor today.
and i realize this is an I/O Q but assume follks here know the answer. what else besides draining block and manifold is needed? is there a drain on the outdrive (Alpha 1) somewhere? any specific chants and incantations required? does it involve sacrificing small animals to the dark gods of Mercruiser?
gracias!
Getting EZ all worked up about IO's is one of my favorite online hobbies.
Though I must say, I think he is warming up to them.
First read my signature, then...
Make sure all the water is out of your hoses too, power steering was a little tricky on mine, yada, yada. Introducing AF is an option. Swing over to the IO section and you'll read for days on AF vs. no AF. My take is that AF prevents corrosion (what little there is) NOT for prevention of freezing. Fogging, again optional, lots of reading on that one too. Change your oil and filter, Sta-Bil your fuel (lots of reading on full vs. empty tank), change fuel filter. (None of this is necessarily in order)
My outdrive is sitting in my basement at the moment. You'll hear the pros talk about taking their outdrive off at the end of the year and doing the same. This is a good opportunity for you to drain/fill the OD lube and check for water finding it's way in. Good time to check for alignment too. Also a good time to swap out impeller or water pump (if it's due) as she is already off, eh!
Have fun buddy!
Hey, don't worry about EZ and the other OB guys getting all bent out of shape. Their just bored and sad as all they get to do at the end of the year is make sure their unit is lowered. Sheesh, what fun is that! Winterizing an engine should at least be a full day battle with wads of cash flowing out of your wallet!
Wait a minute, aren't you in a desert somewhere? Does it get cold enough for ya?
