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Old 09-30-2003, 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by Krumbsnatcher
What is winter?
I think that's when we need to wear long sleeve T-shirts in the boat instead short sleeve shirts.....

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Old 09-30-2003, 12:26 PM
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Hi,

What I was asking is removgin the old fuel filter and then putting the 2-cyle in and using the filter into the next season. Did it this year without incident. Ist this wrong?
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I doubt that anything bad would happen to the engine......only thing i would have problems with i think is that the plugs would have to work harder if not keep fouling out on ya till all the 2cyle oil gets worked through the system......why bother with an old filter when they are only like $5/6 for a new one and its just piece of mind knowing its new.
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Karl and myself will be going through this list MAYBE this Thurday but more likely next thursday winterizing his 38' powerquest w/twin 500efi's. While we do this i will take step by step pics and see just how good we have it down....and if we need to add any thing else. I will post pics for all to see here as well
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Wally...this thread is/was a great idea for all of those (like myself) who like to work on their own equipment. I know I've been through this several times but it helps to have a list and know what parts/supplies I will need before I get started......of course piece of mind is worth A LOT when we have to think of how long the winter is while we are paying for our hunks of fiberglass!

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Great thread Wally!

Does anybody go so far as to back off the rocker arms to release spring pressure for the dreaded winter lay-up.

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Paul...i dont think you would have to worry about doing that unless you had some tight spring pressure to worry about. Like in a high lift cam...probably closer to .600 for example
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Wally, I agree about the rocker arms. I have heard of some guys doing this just for a couple week lay-up

Winterizing for me will not happen for a few weeks. I Just got my boat back and want to log some time. Get out the stocking caps!!
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Between steps 6 and 7 I like to drain the block first. By draining the block and exhaust etc. before pulling the anti freeze in you get a higher concentration of anti freeze in areas that don't circulate well.

Warm up
Drain
Button back up
Suck up the AF mix while fogging
Drain
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BadDog, i added a note between steps 7 & 8 about draining the block
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