Hey, so earlier today I had followed your instructions from last year combined with a few I added (I added 4 & 6)
1) Lowered outdrive
2) Removed 5 drain plugs and used paperclip & pick tool to ensure unblocked
3) Disconnected bottom end of big hose from tstat to circulating pump and drained
4)...
Hey Lou,
In the Volvo Penta manual it talks about cranking the engine after draining to get water out of the impeller housing. Is that necessary if I am doing the above? Cranking without water makes me nervous.
Hello,
I am going to replace the impeller in my 1999 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL and the manual I have calls for glycerin for the Impeller housing and Volvo Penta Grease on the o-ring. My question is what specific grease are they referring to, and is there a cheaper/more accessible substitute for the...
Hey again, you were a lot of help to me winterizing last year Lou. I am unable to find the West Marine AF -100, but have you used this one? Is it a suitable replacement?
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/starbrite-sea-safe-non-toxic-anti-freeze-100f/
It may have been more than a little spray cause quite a bit got in the bellows before I turned the hose off…my litte contraption sprays upwards. is rust not a concern because it will dry out ?
Alright, so two more questions…I still have the outdrive off (didn’t get to trying to repair this Winter) and I attached the hose but forgot to put towels in the bellows before turning the water on. Some water got in the bellows and may have gone in the hole …is that a big deal or will it dry...
