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Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-29-2013, 11:52 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Great news Corrie! Looks like you are leading the...

Great news Corrie! Looks like you are leading the sad march here on putting the boats to bed for the winter.

Now on to surviving the winter while dreaming of spring
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-27-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Yes all 4. Since you plan to use the flush kit no...

Yes all 4. Since you plan to use the flush kit no need to remove t-stat housing and add anti-freeze there, but if not using kit do so.

Note: the kit hold 5 gallons. If you are pouring 1 gallon...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-26-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Correct. Depending on set up should have either 4...

Correct. Depending on set up should have either 4 or 6 hoses. Newer set ups have 4, raw water in, t-stat to circulating water pump (fat one), and 2 that go to each exhaust manifold. Older is the same...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-24-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Here's a link to the elbow drains I put on my...

Here's a link to the elbow drains I put on my boat

https://bpi.ebasicpower.com/pc/BARMC-50-806926/MER9C
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-22-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Mac, pretty common problem. As Todd said snubby...

Mac, pretty common problem. As Todd said snubby flat blade screw driver or an easy out. Need to be careful as the mating is also plastic. I have replaced the 2 elbow/drains on my exhaust manifolds...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-21-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
That's pretty much my position. If the...

That's pretty much my position. If the enviromently friendly stuff does an equal job I'll use it. Also as you pointed out it's cheaper.
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-21-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Well I guess my real question is what advantage...

Well I guess my real question is what advantage do you believe the 50/50 gives over the enviromently friendy stuff?

BTY: don't really care if I please others here or not just want clean water for...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-20-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Roger, in your previous e-mail you said it gets...

Roger, in your previous e-mail you said it gets flushed out now you say drained, which is it ;-) Sounds like back peddling to me :eyebrows:

Either way trace amounts will be left behind, just...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-18-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Ethylene glycol (50/50 green stuff) is not healty...

Ethylene glycol (50/50 green stuff) is not healty for the enviroment. When you start the engine in the spring this goes right into the earth :-(
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-18-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
Shrew I have a B2 outdrive and have never had an...

Shrew I have a B2 outdrive and have never had an issue frying the impeller after 5 years of using the kit. Main thing to remember is the container needs to be higher than the engine so gravity will...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-18-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 76,890
Posted By mmwjr
mac, you have recieved good advise from many...

mac, you have recieved good advise from many folks so far now it's time for my 2 cents. I have had 3 boats since 1990 and used the following procedure without any issues.

1. Add gas stabilizer to...
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