On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:44:50 GMT, Jack Redington
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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I use to just put the muffs on and go. The only thing I have had to deal
with in the past was finding a drain cock on the block had not been
reinstalled after winterization. So I would run it on the muffs and look
for leaks on the engine and plumbing.

Of course check oil etc.

So of the winterizations I have seen they will intentinally leave some
plumbing disconnected, hoses etc. Thus creating a "need" to return for
dewinterization. I guess some need to check for that ?

Capt Jack R..

Thanks. I'll check it out as you suggested.
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'Til next time,

John H

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