Winter-eze

fxdl

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Has anyone used the product called winter-eze to winterize a Mercruiser Alpha 1? Looks interesting, but I don't want to take any chances. This is only my second winter and last year I paid big bucks to have my winterizing done.
 

JStutz

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Re: Winter-eze

I recently tried the Wintereze and cannot recommend it. The concept makes sense but I couldn't get the "pan" to fit well on the lower unit. I thought I had it on right until after running the engine for a couple minutes caused it to overheat. I ran the engine with the muffs to cool it down and drained the block. I found removing the radiator hoses and pouring radiator fluid in is just as fast.
 

jawzzy

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Re: Winter-eze

is this product meant for merc's only? The adds<br />state that it fits alpha1's, but not sure if that means "as well", or "only".
 

Glass an

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Hmmmmm, I have used this for 12 years with no problem. Gets 20 below here. Old habits die hard. Only downside is only fits alpha one drives.
 

Bt Doctur

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you cannot introduce A/F thru the outdrive using the "I cracked my block method" unless you drain everything first. much easier to flush,fog, drain, and fill by hand.
 

Bondo

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you cannot introduce A/F thru the outdrive using the "I cracked my block method" unless you drain everything first. much easier to flush,fog, drain, and fill by hand.

Ayuh,..... It sure sounds like this Winter-eze thingy is the new improved version of the "I cracked my block method" ,.....

Air, Don't freeze,.... ;)
 

UncleWillie

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I do not get the part at step #2 that states "Attach the tubing to the cooling exhaust holes".

The cooling exhaust is the engine exhaust, and will dump most of it out the center of the Prop on the ground. :confused:
How does that work???
 

midcarolina

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holy cow........ 10 year old thread........... that's gotta be a record..:lol:
 

GA_Boater

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No, but close, Mid. Let it sink back to the bottom, guys.

Glass an - Please don't post to old topics. Anything over three months old should remain dormant unless the original poster revives it and he has been gone over three years in this case.
 
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