Re: [OMC-Boats] RV Anti-Freeze for winterizing?

The petcock valves are brass and are located on the lower sides of the
engine block. Gently use a small open-end wrench to open them.

I don't use anti-freeze. Instead, I pull both hoses off the fronts of
the exhaust manifolds and then I lower the trailer tongue all the way
with a floor jack.

Lowering the bow helps the water drain out the front of the engine.
Fully lowering the stern leg also helps it drain better.

Lee

On Oct 13, 2009, at 6:05 PM, Nexi wrote:

> I honestly have no idea. My service manual hasn't arrived yet and
> I've only got 2 or 3 days before the temp hits 32 degrees at night.
> I don't even know where the petcock valves are. Some may say I
> shouldn't be working on my boat in the first place but everyone has
> to start somewhere. I've called a few local places and they won't
> touch my boat because it's too old. Doesn't leave me with much of a
> choice.
>
> I figured the hose I connect to the stern drive when I normally run
> her in the driveway should suck the anti-freeze in from a bucket.
>
> From: BC Howk <bchowk@...>
> To: omc-boats@...
> Sent: Tue, October 13, 2009 2:10:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] RV Anti-Freeze for winterizing?
>
> Where would you put the antifreeze in? I usually just open the
> petcock valves and drain the block, no water to freeze...
>
> On Oct 13, 2009, Nexi <ohnoitsnexi@...> wrote:
>
> A neighbor suggested using RV Antifreeze for winterizing the block
> because it's the least expensive. Any thoughts?
>
>
>
>
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Received on Tuesday, 13 October 2009