anti freeze for winterizing,

[ulster]

Would like confirmation on using anti freeze for winterizing,<br />We took a large plastic barrel and cut it to size so that we could cover the water intake on the out drive, we filled the barrel and started the motor and ran it until the stat opened, we waited until the liquid in the barrel was quite hot and then checked all hoses which were hot.<br />We then moved to the second motor and completed the same procedure.<br />Our thinking was if the stat is opened and the antifreeze is circulating it has to be good,<br />Note we also re checked the freezing point of the anti freeze after completion to ensure we had good protection -30c

 

[KaGee]

Re: anti freeze for winterizing,

Check the FAQ's... plenty of info there on winterizing. Sounds ok to me. <br /><br />Some here do prefer the dry method for winterizing.

 

[Bondo]

Re: anti freeze for winterizing,

Sounds like you've got it pretty well covered......<br /><br />Personally, I store engines Dry........

 

[Trent]

Re: anti freeze for winterizing,

Im like Bondo. I just pull the customers petcocks and drain the engine. Some folks like using antifreeze thinking it will give a added protection for corrosion.

 

[ulster]

Re: anti freeze for winterizing,

Thanks guy's for the input,<br />Getting close to retirement and not as flexable as I use to be, those petcocks are really hard to get at.<br />Just thought the old barrel would be easier for us.