I do have a power steering pump like on an old Chevy V-8 it is a 2000 bayliner not sure if I have any water cooled power steering cooler to worry about?
I do have a RWC 2000 5.0 merCruiser. It has the 5 blue plastic drain plugs. I pulled them & drained all water after a little drive on the trailer. Hoping to get all the water out. My plan now is to run the engine on muffs until the thermostat opens. Shut down attach a 5 gallon bucket with hose...
I have watched quite a few YouTube videos on winterization. One in particular stated that the creator of the video called a professional shop in northern Minnesota. Who told him they drain the antifreeze out of the engine after a thorough A-F flush out. I think either way should be fine is there...
Probably a stupid question, why could you not trim the outdrive down into a drum of marine antifreeze start the engine and circulate the antifreeze throughout the engine? I have a 2000 bayliner 2050 with a alpha one out drive & a 5.0 305 mercruiser engine. It looks difficult to drain all the...
Looking at one for possible purchase. Has 802 hours. Seems to be well maintained. Does anyone know of specific concerns with these boats or engines that I should look for or check before purchase.
Thank you, I have rebuilt some car engines back in the 70’s & 80’s myself. So I believe with a manual I should be fine. Again thanks for your answer. Helps me make my decision.
I am considering if I should buy this immaculate boat. My concern is can parts be found for the 165 in line 6 mercruiser to rebuild this engine? I think it is a GM. Inline 6 cylinder. Can starters, fuel pumps & tune up parts still be bought for this. Or is there a engine swap in case this one...
