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Originally Posted by luckypete
Thanks for the input. Yes, outdrive is still on. As to what type of motor, OMC 6cylinder. I forget displacement. Funny thing about the motor though, when i lift the hatch, it sure does get a lot noisier in the boat 
I'll try the numbers listed and let you know what happens. Next boat will most certainly be an outboard. At least that way the noise levels will always be consistent. |
OK Lucky..you are Lucky. The outdrive is still on. That eliminates a big potential problem. You don't have to put it back on. SO the only thing you have to be concerned about now is if there are any HOSES disconnected, or PETCOCKS on the engine that are still OPEN.
Climb into the engine compartment on one side of the engine and crouch down and reach around with your hand ..below the exhaust manifold, and FEEL.. for HOSES that are not connected on both ends. You can TUG all you want. You will not harm anything. Take a flashlight with you. A hose is about one inch or slightly more in diameter...and mushy feeling.
If you find a hose that is NOT connected on ONE end..find the place where the hose is suposed to be connected. It will be an
90 degree Elbow fitting. Slip the hose back on the elbow fitting and tighten up the hose clamp (on the end of the hose) with a screwdriver. With a V8 there is ONE hose on each side that
may be disconnected. A V6 would likely be the same. The hose was disconnected in the fall to drain water out of the engine.
While you are scrunched down there..look (Feel) for a metal TEE fitting sticking out of the side of the engine block. It is like a wingnut. See if you can TURN it counterclockwise and clockwise. You may need a pair of Plyers to turn it if it has not been moved lately. Finish off by turning it Clockwise ..to the THE OFF position. Recommended.
Repeat this procedure on the OTHER SIDE of the engine.
Now hook up an "Ear Muff" Gizmo to the bottom of the outdrive to supply water to the engine. (On the trailer) TURN THE WATER ON and then start motor. Have a friend.. looking closely into the engine compartment to look for WATER running. There should be NO WATER Whatsoever running out of
Anything in the engine compartment.
The ONLY water that should be running... is out of the outdrive..and out the Through Hull Exhausts..IF you have them.
IF water is running as described above..an NO Water is running in the engine compartment..you are good to go. You are De-Winterized.
This procedure is FREE.
If you are still not comfortable......seek professional help.
NB