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    Not good. Maybe

    When I used the suck it up the outdrive method i did keep an eye on the temperature gauge to make sure it got up to normal operating temp to make sure the thermostat opened. After reading a few posts that suggested it was a bad way to do a winterize because the thermostat might not open i did...
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    Not good. Maybe

    Why would you say that?
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    Not good. Maybe

    I used the pump to feed antifreeze to the outdrive via a flusher. The plan was to make sure all fresh water was removed from the engine so it couldnt freeze up and damage the engine.
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    Not good. Maybe

    350. Alpa one drive.
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    Not good. Maybe

    Sorry.typo. its a inboard
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    Not good. Maybe

    I finally got to winterizing my outboard today and for the first few minutes i ran the engine a brownish sludge formed on top of the antifreeze in the catch pan I use. I ran the engine for about a half an hour and the amount of sludge did not increase but I am freaking out thinking it is engine...
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    Antifreez

    I dont mean to sound like a jerk but if it says - 50 antifreeze it should not freeze before -50. I have read some reviews on marine / RV antifreeze where people suffered expensive damage because they expected the antifreeze to work down to -50. IMHO it is extremely misleading and should not be...
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    Antifreez

    Antifreeze that will freez well ubove its advertised rating!?!? Who would have guessed. Now you all know why I consult you all on everything. Lol thanks again people.
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    Antifreez

    Good info thanks. FYI. I just stated looking into a few RV antifreezes and the all have a waring not to use to winterize boat engines. It is a lot cheaper to but why would they say not to use for winterizing?
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    Antifreez

    Any reason why people use RV antifreeze to winterize there inboard?
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    Axle weight capacity

    this is the HIN off of the registration 81260DA06282. So far the reg and HIN have not helped me get a weight on the boat.
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    Axle weight capacity

    . Unfortunately the person i got the boat from was not sure what model of the boat was. Did a lot of internet research with little luck. If anything its a cuddy cabin. Wish me luck and thanks for the help.
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    Axle weight capacity

    Its a 26 foot Sea Ray. I am still trying to get specs on the dry weight. So far it looks like it MIGHT be 5200 pounds. I do plan on bring it to my local weigh station but for the moment i need to see where i am at. I did have to by this trailer for emergency use but i would like to keep it if it...
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    Axle weight capacity

    It dose have two axles so if each axel is in the 3500 range that should bring it up to 7000 + right?
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    Axle weight capacity

    Just got a used trailer for my boat. Of course, I need to know the weight capacity before I take my boat any further than my local boat ramp that is only 2 blocks away. It has two axels with drum brakes and 5 lug nuts per wheel. Will knowing the brake drum diameter help?
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    Car Tires ok?

    Got cha. Thanks
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    Car Tires ok?

    Can car tires be used on a boat trailer? They will fit and they do have a c rating. 1700 lbs per tire.
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    RPM Up and Down

    If your talking about the number off the engine block can you please give me a clue as to where on the block i will be able to find the number? Thank you
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    RPM Up and Down

    Thank you. Can someone please let me know what manual I should be looking for fore my engine. I think it is a vortex 350.
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    RPM Up and Down

    For some reason the rpm's on my boat will go up and down by about 400 rpms. The fluctuation is slow. It will happen about 4 times in a minute or less. It seems to only happen below 1000 rpm's . My boat has a rebuilt chevy 350 with a 2 barrel carb and electric choke and electric fuel pump.
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