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another question about winterizing
« on: September 28, 2012, 22:44:31 pm »
been winterizing my boat myself for 5 years and this year was the first time that i unscrewed the drivers side block drain plug and almost no water came out.  port side plenty came out.  i even completely unscrewed the screw and nothing.  now it did get to 30 here at night a couple nights but i cant see that being cold enough for a hard freeze to crack anything.  just wondering if this can be normal?

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Re: another question about winterizing
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2012, 00:56:09 am »
It takes 8 hours below 32 to freeze a block. I suggest pipe cleaner or wire and see if there might be a blockage at the drain.
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Re: another question about winterizing
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2012, 01:35:07 am »
mine drains less also. I'd guess about half the amount.

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Re: another question about winterizing
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2012, 01:36:07 am »
Mineral deposits are forming in your water jacket, take a nail or wire and poke out  the hole.

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Re: another question about winterizing
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2012, 18:13:50 pm »
i took out the whole plug/screw.  it was wet but not water.  maybe i never had it closed all the way and it slowly drained.  i guess i could take out the whole housing.  if i pour water down the thermostat will it get to the drain plug so i can see if it is draining or does it requre the water pump?

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Re: another question about winterizing
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2012, 18:40:19 pm »
Ok , here's the deal with the block not draining evenly. Say the block is full of water after a day at the lake. If you open the left block drain it will drain the block down to the mid section ( roughly around where the water pump is mounted ) and the left side of the block around the cylinders. Then if you open the right block drain it will only drain the lower section of the block on the right side. (it already drained the top section through the first drain opened).

Here's a little trick everyone needs to know. The left side of the engine ( the one with the oil filter on it) if you disconnect the lower hose on the engine oil cooler, not only will it drain the oil cooler but that hose goes directly to the left side block drain. It will drain the left side for you and you don't have to try to snake a 10MM wobble extension up in there to try to open it. NO more rounded off or seized drain plugs!!! You do still need to open the right side block drain. I highly recommend you coat the threads of that drain with antiseize every time you remove it. Trust me your winterizing will go much faster and easier.
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Re: another question about winterizing
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2012, 19:00:52 pm »
great tip.  i learned that a couple years ago.  saves the knuckles!!