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winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
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Re: winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
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Re: winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
As for winterization in general, below are my thoughts for raw water cooled boats. Now that I have fresh water cooled I do still drain and then run about 8 gallons of the pink stuff through the strainer of each engine while on the hard. I run in pristine fresh water so this means no salt deposit/critter removal is required.
That being said, things differ quite a bit from manufacturers and no one method suits all exits. My new to me diesel Volvo's/mufflers are self draining and even when I pull engine hoses and plugs, I may get a cup of water at best however knowing what it costs and takes to get one replaced, I went completely overboard. As mentioned, the pink stuff with corrosion protection is cheap. Here it costs me $9 Canadian for a 2 1/2 gallon jug.
The most important thing is to understand what and why you are doing your winterization procedure. Once you master this you cannot go wrong.
Adding pink stuff (assuming you bought the one with the corrosion additive) is arguably a corrosion protection which IMHO is a waste of money, time and antifreeze but if it makes you feel good and sleep better, use it.
Food for thought
1) All liquids freeze and will cause damage.
2) When a liquid freezes it "grows" so to say and takes the path of least resistance. This is why freeze plugs work up to a certain extent.
3 )If you put in -30 antifreeze and it gets down to -35 then you are looking for trouble or relying on the freeze plugs. Remember "air don't freeze"
4) If there is a bit of water left in a hose or elbow, no worry, it will freeze in the path of least resistance and as long as there is space for it to expand (air) there it will not damage anything as opposed to a full block.
Did you ever forget a bottle of wine in the freezer? Usually just pops the cork.
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Re: winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
mjk1040 wrote:Source of the post Viper are you saying that you use engine antifreeze? The green or yellow stuff you put in your vehicle radiators?....
Absolutely not. As I mentioned, it is a "plumbing AND engine" antifreeze. It's pink just like the cheaper plumbing only antifreeze but it has other non-toxic additives like corrosion inhibitors and lubricants for engines, raw water pumps, fresh water pumps, t-stats, seals, hoses, seacocks, check valves, regulators, heads, etc. Worth it for the extra cost IMO. I prefer this stuff sitting in my engines, pumps, and hardware for 6 months rather than just regular plumbing antifreeze. Most of the regular plumbing antifreeze is rated for plastic pipes/hose only and NOT recommended for use in some metal applications such as engines or metal pipes/lines such as your air conditioners, or anything containing copper and brass like heat exchangers, oil coolers, etc. I rather err on the side of caution and use a product that is safe for all systems, especially when I'm ultimately responsible for every boat I winterize.
Try this (I have); take two clear plastic water bottles, fill one with regular -50* plumbing antifreeze and the other with -50* plumbing/engine antifreeze. Put them outside for the winter. Every time I've done this (it can get really cold up here!), the one that crystalizes first is the regular plumbing antifreeze even though they have the same rating. The temperature needs to drop several degrees further before the blended stuff does the same. I prefer that. Yes, I sleep very good at night
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Re: winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
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Re: winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
I'd Rather Be Boating!
1989 Sea Ray Seville
1986 Carver Mariner 32'
1990's Thompson 22' Cuddy Cabin
1990's 4Winns 245 Vista Cruiser
1980's Thompson 19' Open Bow
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Re: winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
bud37 wrote:Source of the post....the cheaper stuff .....has some form of alcohol......
Totally forgot to mention that bud37, but excellent point. The problem with alcohol is that it has some undesirable effects on some materials, AND it evaporates throughout the storage period which decreases the protection rating so that part way through the winter, a -50* rated alcohol based product will no longer protect to that spec. Yes, I sleep very well at night
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Re: winterization 1994 390 CPMY/LENGHTY!
mjk1040 wrote:Source of the post Ok I understand what your saying now. Do you have any brand names I could look up. I'll google it though. Thanks! Mike
Mike, there are several brands out there but you're basically looking for one that specifically says it's for use in plumbing systems AND for engine storage/winterizing. Pretty sure West Marine in the States carry's their own brand of it, Starbrite, Merc, etc.
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