sickwilly
Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Ok, I have no ssn, etc. I was at my buddies house the other day and this year he picked up his first IO -- he has always been an outboard guy. He had not winterized it, and yes we have had some freezing nights.
Here is what I know: Its an early 1980 mercruiser with 140 hp, and a 4 cylinder engine. I can get more information off of it Thanksgiving.
I was hoping to find an online manual to do a little reading on it.
Upon learning he had not winterized it, I jumped in it and found two brass drain cocks, one on the side of the block and one on the bottom of the exhaust manifold (same side of the block). I got both them open and drained--I had to probe with a wire into the exhaust manifold. I saw no others.
I was thinking I would change out his outdrive oil when I go over there Thanksgiving before it freezes again, if I can figure out what kind it takes.
If there are any manuals on line, please point me to them. If I need more info, I will get it later this week.
Here is what I know: Its an early 1980 mercruiser with 140 hp, and a 4 cylinder engine. I can get more information off of it Thanksgiving.
I was hoping to find an online manual to do a little reading on it.
Upon learning he had not winterized it, I jumped in it and found two brass drain cocks, one on the side of the block and one on the bottom of the exhaust manifold (same side of the block). I got both them open and drained--I had to probe with a wire into the exhaust manifold. I saw no others.
I was thinking I would change out his outdrive oil when I go over there Thanksgiving before it freezes again, if I can figure out what kind it takes.
If there are any manuals on line, please point me to them. If I need more info, I will get it later this week.