145 a volvo penta winterize procedure

[dannyfranco]

hi there ,does anyone know how to winterize a 145 a Volvo penta with a 280 outdrive

 

[Scott Danforth]

read the factory service manual.

change engine oil
remove all the drain plugs exhaust manifold, engine block
remove the lower j-hose and drain
remove the raw water pump cover and pull the impeller for the winter

pull the drive, inspect the u-joints and bellows
change the drive fluid

 

[dannyfranco]

read the factory service manual.

change engine oil
remove all the drain plugs exhaust manifold, engine block
remove the lower j-hose and drain
remove the raw water pump cover and pull the impeller for the winter

pull the drive, inspect the u-joints and bellows
change the drive fluid

Thank you for the reply Scott
do I leave the antifreeze alone or should I drain that too/
I know it sounds like a stupid question ,I just don't want to screw up this engine

 

[kenny nunez]

Check the antifreeze with a coolant hydrometer which is available at most auto stores, that will tell you the amount of freeze protection.
So yes leave the antifreeze in the engine.

 

[Donald0039]

So winterizing in a FWC engine is different than a RWC. Since you mention antifreeze I assume it's a FWC engine. Test the antifreeze or extract a little and put in a Dixie cup in your freezer overnight.

I would suggest you review the owners manual for winterizing instructions. Most are online on the VP website. On my 2012 V8 engine I remove a blue plastic drain plugs from each risers, pull the hoses from the raw water pump and disconnect and drain a small hose that I believe goes to the fuel cooler. That's the engine.

Typically people change the engine oil, outdrive gear oil, maybe pull the outdrive and grease the U-joints.

 

[dannyfranco]

So winterizing in a FWC engine is different than a RWC. Since you mention antifreeze I assume it's a FWC engine. Test the antifreeze or extract a little and put in a Dixie cup in your freezer overnight.

I would suggest you review the owners manual for winterizing instructions. Most are online on the VP website. On my 2012 V8 engine I remove a blue plastic drain plugs from each risers, pull the hoses from the raw water pump and disconnect and drain a small hose that I believe goes to the fuel cooler. That's the engine.

Typically people change the engine oil, outdrive gear oil, maybe pull the outdrive and grease the U-joints.

Got it, thanks so much.

 

[dannyfranco]

hello again
I was out in the lake and I noticed that my speedometer is not working.
any ideas where to to start ?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Look at the pitot tube pickup. It is probably plugged or broken

 

[Donald0039]

Might want a new post for the speedometer issue.

 

[dannyfranco]

thank you.
you were right, the pick up tube was blocked
works great now
I have one more issue
this boat has a trim gauge but doesn't work I tried looking on line
but I didn't find any info as to where the sensor or switch is located .
is it possible that this boat never came with a power trim option?
(1984 Volvopenta 280 outdrive)

 

[flashback]

Check the antifreeze with a coolant hydrometer which is available at most auto stores, that will tell you the amount of freeze protection.
So yes leave the antifreeze in the engine.

Don't drain the block if you're closed cooled. Post 2 was meant for raw water systems..