Warpig
Master Chief
Posts: 312
Location: Northeast Ohio
|
Post by Warpig on Oct 7, 2009 11:07:38 GMT -6
Started the process last weekend. Changed the lower unit oil and the engine oil. I flushed the engine out and drained the water.
I was considering pumping a bit of antifreeze into the engine just to be safe. It shouldn't need it, but it would make me feel better. I was wondering if that would hurt anything. I don't think it should, but figured I'd ask for some opinions.
I'll be storing it indoors, but it does get real cold up here in Ohio.
|
|
|
Post by ejstenger on Oct 7, 2009 19:03:35 GMT -6
Warpig, I don't know if antifreeze would harm anything but I think I would try to get all the water out by air pressure since that is the biggest problem, Freezing. I disconnected the washout port on my Yamaha and just blew in there with my mouth and blew the water out. I really don't have to worry about it much since I live in central Georgia and use my boat in the winter also. The only other suggestion that I have is to move to Florida for the winter and take the boat with you, problem solved. <`)>((((< ED
|
|
Warpig
Master Chief
Posts: 312
Location: Northeast Ohio
|
Post by Warpig on Oct 8, 2009 5:02:56 GMT -6
Ed, Moving to Florida is a great idea. All in due time though. I might try putting some air into the motor to get any trapped water out. That's my concern, if I've got a pocked of water in there with no place to go and it freezes that leads to big problems. I've looked at a few boats in the past that had new engines in them (I/O's though). When I asked why - improper winterizing ruined the old one. I'm guessing if I hook my drill pump up to the inlet and shoot some regular antifreeze up there I'll be pretty safe also. Just not sure if the hoses, fittings, seals up there are compatible. They should be, but you never know. Couldn't find any info on the Verado fourm.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2009 6:36:28 GMT -6
warpig did you ask the experts on the verado forum if they think the antifreeze would damage anything? you could PM them or you can always call glen on his cell phone and ask him or have him direct you to whom you could ask. he's good about helping out.
|
|
|
Post by ejstenger on Oct 8, 2009 14:48:17 GMT -6
warpig, you could also use a shop vacuum to get the water out using either the vac side or the blowing side. Thought about it while vacuuming my truck. That way there is no high pressure either. <`)>((((< ED
|
|
Warpig
Master Chief
Posts: 312
Location: Northeast Ohio
|
Post by Warpig on Oct 8, 2009 17:44:51 GMT -6
Well...I called and talked to the Master Tech at the place I bought it. I guess they are doing all of the winterizing for several marinas up here now. He said the antifreeze wouldn't hurt anything. They actually do that themselves. Recommended running some of the pink stuff through the livewell/washdown pump also. I figured I needed to do that. Sucks to live where it gets cold.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2009 6:48:39 GMT -6
think of the positive side of things..you don't have to worry about hurricane season for 6 months.
|
|
Warpig
Master Chief
Posts: 312
Location: Northeast Ohio
|
Post by Warpig on Oct 9, 2009 10:10:57 GMT -6
Sushibuff, This is true, but we do have 6 months of brutal cold. We don't get hurricanes, but we do get some wild stuff. Two weeks ago, the wind on Lake Erie blew so hard that it caused the water level to decrease 8' in the western basin and rise 8' in the eastern basin along with creating some 16' waves. The western basin is very shallow. As a result, all of the water in some of the marinas out west funneled out and people's boats got stuck in the mud. When the wind died down some of them remained stuck in the mud and filled with water when it came back. (Not sure if you can say they sank!!!) This would be the Ohio equivalent of storm surge. By the way, I spent some time in your neck of the woods. I'm a University of Miami alumni. Go 'Canes!!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2009 21:58:12 GMT -6
Warpig, I am very new to outboards. Last year everyone told me just store it in the down position and it will drain !! This year our marina mechanic told me he likes to use QuickSilver antifreeze because of it's corrosion inhibitors. Makes sense to me. Also use RV -50 degree A/F or swimming pool pink stuff in washdown and baitwell drains. Shurflo pumps can get expensive !!!
Looking forward to picking up a 2003 Sea Pro SV1700 next week and being active on this board..............Gary
|
|