how to winterize my omc

[lonewolf930]

i just purchased a 1983, 19.5 searay with a 350omc package.<br />boat is in mint condition and the engine has very low hours (still has all the factory stickers on it)<br />it is fresh water cooled,no exchangers.been fresh water boat since new.<br />i want to winteriz it properly and would appreciate any tips.<br />at present ,ive opened the drain cocks on each side of the block, removed hoses from manifolds and drained water.<br />where else should i drain water from.<br />any other tips are appreciated.

 

[johnkc]

Re: how to winterize my omc

if your motor has petcocks on the block make sure they drain completely , petcocks can and do get clogged while draining!!! i replace more engines that are frozen and broke due to the petcocks not draining properly.most people want to make the winterizing process as easy as possible so they install petcocks where the plug used to be -bad move, stick with the plugs and use a wire to poke in the hole to make sure all water has been drained.{this is a message for all i/o owners}

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to winterize my omc

Do a search on this forum "winterizing" and you will find tips and good links.<br /><br />Bob

 

[lonewolf930]

Re: how to winterize my omc

thanks guys.<br />does anyone know how many drain plugs or screws i should be draining.?<br />there is a phillips head scree on the bottom of the leg by the water inlet openinings .<br />is that a drain also?

 

[Dually Driver]

Re: how to winterize my omc

New guy here. I have been checking out all OMC stuff and ran across this site. brownsmarina.com/tech-winter-inboard.html Seemed to cover everything about winterizing.