Re: Quick question for bondo......
I've got Engines,+ Manifolds that have been Run,+ stored Dry for 40 Years............
NONE of them have ever Rusted Thru,........
None of them have Any issues with Rusted Out Drain Plug Holes,........
I've sent parts,+ pieces of different Manifolds,+ what-nots to several of You fellas that came from 20, 30, even 40 year old motors,......
Nobody has complained about Rusted Out Parts........
As for the page that Don posted,.....
If you look thru the online Shop Manual it states that Storing Dry is Fine.........
'Course it Also says that storing With Antifreeze is Fine as well........
All the Marinas around Here, just simply Drain Everything,+ leave the Plugs in an Easy to Find spot.......
When boating in Freshwater,.....
Blocks,+ Manifolds are Replaced ONLY when they're Frozen,+ Split,.......
Rust is NEVER a Problem.........
For the Ocean Runners,.......
I Don't Know if theres Any advantages or Not,.....
I rarely boat in the Saltwater.......
Don said:
Winterizing your engine and drive.
If you are one of those that must use antifreeze instead of just draining, for whatever reason,
This is pulled from Don's Most Excellent post on How to Winterize,......
And,..... Elsewhere I've seen Don state that they Store Dry up in Ketchikan Alaska as Well.......
In Freshwater boating,.........
I stand by My Statements,.......
Antifreeze is a Waste of Time,+ Money,........
Along with the Fact that you're Polluting My Fishing Waters...........