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That lug on the top really wasn't the worst idea on the MC-1. Paper clipping with pop at 6.5 billion = outdrive mouse nest circa 2005.

Looking good! I see you got yourself a nice big group 24 battery to play with. Not sure if switches like that are still available, or not.. Shoreline marine has similar looking black toggles but not exactly the same. Is there a brand name visible? I only see an F.

So they filled those areas with little foam scraps? I was expecting the spray in stuff. Well that'll be way easier to remove!

302 has been winterized. No splash this year, will have to wait until spring.

Yes, I did and you're right, one on each side. The two threaded plugs (about 1/2 I'm guessing) are just above the oil pan, one front right, other back left. Each Dumps out coolant, about 2 gallons each and noticed they are not connected as one went dry and then pulled the other and it drained a...

Thanks that's an awesome detailed writeup!

Thanks for the detail! I followed your directions and removed thermostat housing to be totally sure the passage was open and chased all the lines with the RV antifreeze from thermostat pocket. Saturated the whole system to overflow. I also then then circulated it through the block really well...

Do you know if it is critical to get the thermostat open (or remove it) before switching to antifreeze inflow? I would think it is but videos I have seen of people doing it are only sometimes doing that. If the engine is known to reliably drain out really well with the plugs removed and be fine...

Thank you both! I do intend to get a manual at some point if I can. Just looking to winterize the motor and understand the cooling system better. Hoping I can convert it to at least a half fresh water system before next spring but not sure if I'll be able to swing getting an intercooler setup.

This is about all I can tell from tracing the hoses. Not sure how the flow goes as in direction, to where first, etc.

I would but I do not own one unfortunately. Is it downloadable or available free online anywhere?

Here are some pictures in case that helps:

Hello, was wondering if anyone happens to know where I can find a flow chart diagram showing the cooling system on a Mercruiser 188 (Ford 302) with the old log style manifolds. I have found diagrams of similar setups but usually a GM 5.0 or an engine with osco manifolds and such- not one that...

I like the way that looks in there with the rounded opening framing it all up and making the panel nicely recessed to protect your switches! Seems like that's the best spot and to have tour battery near there would be really convenient and probably best for weight distribution too. Right under...

Thanks, she's certainly going to have a lot of contrast and character! 😅 I didn't realize just how red the old console wood was until I sealed it with spar but I like it just the same. The boat was basically a total loss/blank slate to start with so I've definitely let my creativity with...

Thank you, I am really putting my heart into this old boat. Have wanted one of these truly unique Chieftain 25's forever it seems so it's been great. This baby was 100% going to be scrapped and turned into modern day disposable garbage but I have found great satisfaction in saving her from such...

So to elaborate on the overall plan so it may or may not make more sense if anyone is interested but also to see this laid out for myself: Color: This boat was originally two tone, Avocado/White, later painted monotone / all white. Plan is for the entire cockpit deck to be excessively orange...