Drain Blocks
12-16-2004, 09:43 PM
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Re: Drain Blocks
Ive had some petcocks that wouldn't budge but I have always been able to get them out of the block. And a couple days of PB Blast will loosen almost anything.
12-17-2004, 08:16 AM
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Re: Drain Blocks
Instead of removing the brass plugs to drain the blocks, why couldn't you remove one of the hoses to the thermastat that runs to the block and stick a small hose down that to suck out the water?
Like in this picture the hose above the drain plug connecting to the thermastat?
Like in this picture the hose above the drain plug connecting to the thermastat?
12-17-2004, 01:43 PM
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Gripit: The stakes of not properly winterizing are high. If you are not familar with doing it yourself, maybe someone here, who lives near you, can offer help.
On my boat, getting to the drain plugs is almost impossible without having two elbows in your 5' long arm. But, I do it every year anyway. It's that important.
Also, don't forget any in-line oil or fluid coolers.
On my boat, getting to the drain plugs is almost impossible without having two elbows in your 5' long arm. But, I do it every year anyway. It's that important.
Also, don't forget any in-line oil or fluid coolers.
12-17-2004, 03:05 PM
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Re: Drain Blocks
Originally Posted by Chart
Gripit: The stakes of not properly winterizing are high. If you are not familar with doing it yourself, maybe someone here, who lives near you, can offer help.
On my boat, getting to the drain plugs is almost impossible without having two elbows in your 5' long arm. But, I do it every year anyway. It's that important.
Also, don't forget any in-line oil or fluid coolers.
On my boat, getting to the drain plugs is almost impossible without having two elbows in your 5' long arm. But, I do it every year anyway. It's that important.
Also, don't forget any in-line oil or fluid coolers.
He has a Cig. Bullet (8'6" beam) there is alot of room between engines.
Evan,
Give me a call if you need any help. (202) 224-5499 Did you get that piece of Lexan that I mailed you?
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12-20-2004, 11:44 AM
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Re: Drain Blocks
Originally Posted by gripit
I want to drain my blocks before I winterize. I was told by an old timer not to even try to loosen the petcocks because this is an older 1988 454 and the petcocks haven't been open in a long time. In fact they might be fused and it could be more trouble than its worth.
I wanted to know if there was any other way to drain the block? Maybe like sucking it out of one of the hoses like when I change the oil? Has anybody ever done this or know a better way? Thanks
I wanted to know if there was any other way to drain the block? Maybe like sucking it out of one of the hoses like when I change the oil? Has anybody ever done this or know a better way? Thanks
Penetrating oil if necessary.
Remove entire fitting from block if necessary.
New ones are at the boating store.
Drain block from both sides.
Shove small screwdriver up into hole gently to breach the "crud plugs."
Reinstall brass plugs.
Fill block with antifreeze using the "up the drive intake" method or the "down the intake manifold"method.
