TominatorNY
Cadet
- Joined
- Jul 26, 2004
- Messages
- 15
Duck hunting in super cold weather, sometimes -6 F. Motor starts right up, but can take 5-10 minutes to start pumping water. I realize its *probably* just the tube frozen and taking time to thaw. But how can I know I am not damaging the engine? Impeller could be frozen, or water channels in the block... I ALWAYS drain it completely, upright position, and even bump it after use for about 3 seconds to try and clear any water from the tube of impeller. Still takes 5-10 mins sometimes to start pumping water. That 5-10 mins is a major delay at 5 AM in the dark, in the cold, when in a rush to get away from the launch and get decoys in the water. Nearly impossible to get a wire into the tube on this motor, due to the peehole being so far down, and up inside the cover a little, and in the cold and dark. What can I do?
I am wondering if maybe I add a cup or two of antifreeze into the water flush hole after each use, so that the next time it is not frozen up? Would that hurt the cooling system or impeller?
Any other suggestions for use in extreme cold, ice, and snow? Thanks!!
I am wondering if maybe I add a cup or two of antifreeze into the water flush hole after each use, so that the next time it is not frozen up? Would that hurt the cooling system or impeller?
Any other suggestions for use in extreme cold, ice, and snow? Thanks!!