On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 11:24:07 -0400, Harry Krause
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JohnH wrote:
On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:11:47 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

JohnH wrote:
My marina has a new 'special' this year. Three years ago, they had a
'spring tune up' special. They installed new plugs, rotor, cap, timed the
engine, adjusted carb, checked belts, etc. for $195. I felt it was worth
it, especially given the 'guarantee' for 90 days.

This year the 'Dewinterization' special consists of no more than checking
flluids, all the lights and switches and accessories, and engine running,
for $120. Note that there is no 'fixing' of anything involved. The result
of the special will be a list of items checked and faults, if any, found.
Then arrangements must be made to get the faults corrected.

What I'm wondering is: can I just hook up the muffs and start the engine to
run the anti-freeze out of it? I'm planning to go up tomorrow and see if
the damn thing will run. The batteries are charged, must be installed.
Other than that, and checking to see that everything works, what 'special'
things must be done to 'dewinterize'?

Thanks!
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'Til next time,

John H

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Clean oil and filter?
Check belts?
Check water intake pipes and exhausts for leaks?

Yup. Changed oil and filter just before winterizing last fall. Belt is new,
but will check tension. Is there anything special I must do before cranking
the engine, given it's been fogged and anti-freezed?
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John H

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If the engine won't start right away, you might have to remove and clean
off the plugs. But I fogged my gas tractor over the winter, and it
started right up without pulling and cleaning the two plugs.

OK. Thanks much.
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'Til next time,

John H

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