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  1. J

    Another winterization question

    I do have a power steering pump like on an old Chevy V-8 it is a 2000 bayliner not sure if I have any water cooled power steering cooler to worry about?
  2. J

    Another winterization question

    I do have a RWC 2000 5.0 merCruiser. It has the 5 blue plastic drain plugs. I pulled them & drained all water after a little drive on the trailer. Hoping to get all the water out. My plan now is to run the engine on muffs until the thermostat opens. Shut down attach a 5 gallon bucket with hose...
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    Another winterization question

    I have watched quite a few YouTube videos on winterization. One in particular stated that the creator of the video called a professional shop in northern Minnesota. Who told him they drain the antifreeze out of the engine after a thorough A-F flush out. I think either way should be fine is there...
  4. J

    Antifreeze circulation through engine

    Probably a stupid question, why could you not trim the outdrive down into a drum of marine antifreeze start the engine and circulate the antifreeze throughout the engine? I have a 2000 bayliner 2050 with a alpha one out drive & a 5.0 305 mercruiser engine. It looks difficult to drain all the...
  5. J

    1992 Celebrity w/350 magnum

    Thank you Hugh.
  6. J

    1992 Celebrity w/350 magnum

    Looking at one for possible purchase. Has 802 hours. Seems to be well maintained. Does anyone know of specific concerns with these boats or engines that I should look for or check before purchase.
  7. J

    77 Mark Twain Mercruiser help.

    Thank you, I have rebuilt some car engines back in the 70’s & 80’s myself. So I believe with a manual I should be fine. Again thanks for your answer. Helps me make my decision.
  8. J

    77 Mark Twain Mercruiser help.

    I am considering if I should buy this immaculate boat. My concern is can parts be found for the 165 in line 6 mercruiser to rebuild this engine? I think it is a GM. Inline 6 cylinder. Can starters, fuel pumps & tune up parts still be bought for this. Or is there a engine swap in case this one...
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