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Forum: Engines

10-26-2009, 01:51 PM

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Winterize a new 496 MPI?

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Posted By shrew

Re: Winterize a new 496 MPI?

PS, it is strongly recommended to do BOTH the pump drain method AND removing the drain plugs as well to ensure you have removed all water. I drained the water with the pump and confirmed all drains...

Forum: Engines

10-26-2009, 01:47 PM

Replies: 9

Winterize a new 496 MPI?

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Posted By shrew

Re: Winterize a new 496 MPI?

So here's an update. I found a slick page on the Mercruiser site which I recommend adding to your favorites if you own a Mercruiser:

https://www.mercurymarine.com/serviceand ... drives.php...

Forum: Engines

10-21-2009, 01:17 PM

Replies: 9

Winterize a new 496 MPI?

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Posted By shrew

Re: Winterize a new 496 MPI?

Oops, I fogot I I used Startron and a stabilizer for ethanol in the fuel tank and topped it off and ran the engine for about 40 minutes afterwards just before it was pulled. Yes, i'm only laing up...

Forum: Engines

10-20-2009, 09:53 PM

Replies: 9

Winterize a new 496 MPI?

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Posted By shrew

Re: Winterize a new 496 MPI?

The engine is the last thing left before I cover it :( . I pumped out the holding tank, flushed it with water then pumped it again, and pumped a bunch of propylene glycol through the head and...

Forum: Engines

10-20-2009, 03:58 PM

Replies: 9

Winterize a new 496 MPI?

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Posted By shrew

Winterize a new 496 MPI?

So I replaced my old 454 with a 496 MPI in July. Both the old 454 and the new 496 are Closed Cooling. In the past, i used to hook muffs up to the outdrive (Bravo III) and run the -60 Antifreeze...

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