Hi,
I have the same engine but in a Searay. I started with one of the vacuum
pump style units, but it was ridiculous to use, especially if it was a cool
fall day and the oil got thick. I bought a simple hand pump from Mercury
(Quicksilver) for about $20 that threads right onto the dip stick threads.
It is amazingly quick and easy to use. I recommend it highly. Have used it
for three winterizings so far. I have found the two most important things
to remember in winterizing in the north is to pump out the engine oil while
the engine is still warm, and warm up the lower unit gear oil a little in
the house before pumping it in. Good luck.
Rich.
"Murph_NH" wrote in message
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Hi All!
After 5 years of having my dealer winterize my boat, I decided to do it
myself this year. Having the boat 100 miles away from the dealer sure
helped
my decision too. lol!
It's a '97 Glastron I/O with a 3.0LX Mercruiser. I got most of it done,
except for the oil change. Guess the oilpan drain is kinda tuff to get to
so I need a pump to pull the oil and crap out through the dipstick.
Wondered
why the dipstick had a threaded brass collar - guess I know why now.
So, what to buy. I'm not gonna but a commercial system, so forget the
$100+
systems - I only have one boat. I criused are the net and came up with 3
choices that made the most sense, but not sure which would be the best for
me. Advice IS needed!!! Here's my choices thus far unless I hear of any
others that make more sense...
- a small electric pump, roughly about $20 and lots of places sell them.
http://www.cabelas.com/information/M...-Oil-Pump.html
- a vacuum system from Airpower America. About $40 and could even use it
on
my bike.
http://www.cabelas.com/information/M...d-Changer.html
- a hand pump system like this one from Tempo, about $50.
http://www.cabelas.com/information/M...iter-Pump.html
Ya, I do like Cabela's. lol! But they have been good to me over the years.
But, those are the types I have found. I kinda like the vacuum one, but I
need to hear from you all to hear which really is the best way to go.
Thanks all!
Murph