8.1 GI-F Winterization plug??

[05brando]

When we winterizered our boat this year the mechanic gave me the plug's telling me not to lose them!! guess what i lost all of them but one. My question is can i find these plugs anyway or do i need to order them. And if i can find them where should i go?

Thank you for your time

 

[Maclin]

Re: 8.1 GI-F Winterization plug??

Welcome to iBoats!

I go to a hardware store, they are standard size plumbing pipe threads. By the way, the one in the pic is all stripped threads and head also, I would not try to use it again.

What engine and drive do you have?

 

[05brando]

Re: 8.1 GI-F Winterization plug??

Welcome to iBoats!

I go to a hardware store, they are standard size plumbing pipe threads. By the way, the one in the pic is all stripped threads and head also, I would not try to use it again.

What engine and drive do you have?

volvo penta 8.1 GI-f 375hp

 

[superpop]

Re: 8.1 GI-F Winterization plug??

Good grief, someone needs to spend a few bucks on a new set of wrenches. That fitting looks like someone majorly abused it with a pair of pliers. I replaced all of my plugs with ball valves so I can drain my block and manifolds in about 2 minutes and and I have nothing to lose in the off season.

 

[Don S]

Re: 8.1 GI-F Winterization plug??

It's just a standard 1/4"NPT brass plug, but if you want the hex on the end for a socket instead of vice grips, as for a Hex plug.
Most hardware and plumbing stores have them.

PS, put the plugs back in after it's drained, it's not that it's going to full up with water again, and then you don't loose them.

 

[05brando]

Re: 8.1 GI-F Winterization plug??

It's just a standard 1/4"NPT brass plug, but if you want the hex on the end for a socket instead of vice grips, as for a Hex plug.
Most hardware and plumbing stores have them.

PS, put the plugs back in after it's drained, it's not that it's going to full up with water again, and then you don't loose them.

Thanks sometimes its the little things we never think of :facepalm: