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Old 10-17-2015, 01:33 PM
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Default Winterizing I/O Boat, Quick Question

So I have a 19' Inboard/outboard that I recently winterized.

305 GM V8.

I did the usual, put fuel stabizer in, topped off tank, changed oil and filter, fuel filter, cleaned flame arrestor, drained and filled leg oil, charged battery, ran RV antifreeze into the block and fogged the engine.

My question is this, after I ran the RV antifreeze through the block (to expel any water, obviously), i drained all of the antifreeze out of the engine (there are 6 small drains on it).

Thinking back, maybe I should have left the antifreeze in the block to prevent any condensation buildup? Or is this the preferred method ?? Or does it matter??

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Old 10-17-2015, 01:35 PM
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let it drain..
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Old 10-17-2015, 02:01 PM
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Always drain the manifolds and block first. Then put in antifreeze.
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Old 10-18-2015, 02:35 AM
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So should i fill it back up with antifreeze or is it OK as is, previously being flushed with antifreeze ??
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Old 10-18-2015, 10:17 AM
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fill it
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