Leaving block fully drained for winter

[lenny2113]

Good day all,<br />This is quick... <br />I remember reading a few posts that during winter time some people leave their block and manifolds dry without antifreeze/water mix.<br />Will this cause rust??? <br />Please share your observations and experience.<br />Thanks,

 

[swansont]

Re: Leaving block fully drained for winter

"pop" (sound of lid being blown off can of worms)<br /><br />Let the debates begin!<br /><br />Seriously Lenny, do a search on this and you will find many posts, believe me, in the short time I've been around this forum, I think this is the most argued subject. <br /><br />I leave mine dry, I've never seen a rusted out block, and air doesn't freeze.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Leaving block fully drained for winter

I've been winterizing that way for All My Life,........<br /><br />My Mentors winterized that way All Their Lives,......<br /><br />I've Never,.... Ever seen a Rusted Out Engine Block,...........<br /><br />With the exception of an occasional motor that had Lived in Saltwater,....<br />And Then,.... It took Many Years of Saltwater exposure...........<br /><br />Cast Iron devolops a Rust Patina when exposed to water,....Almost Instantly....... <br />Once the surface has this patina,... It doesn't really continue Thru the block as fast,.....<br /><br />Manifolds,+ Risers are a different story,......<br />With the Constant Heat(up to 1200*),+ Water exposure,... They'll Rot Out Much Quicker........

 

[KaGee]

Re: Leaving block fully drained for winter

Air does not freeze, so you are protected. <br /><br />It seems that manifolds only last so long, no matter how you treat them. Here in fresh water, I have never heard of anyone's block rusting out. <br /><br />Maybe Bondo will post his thoughts. But I know he and several other "regulars" feel the same way. <br />*** nevermind, I see he was posting as I was typing

 

[Bondo]

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[KaGee]

Re: Leaving block fully drained for winter

Originally posted by swansont:<br /> "pop" (sound of lid being blown off can of worms)<br /><br />Let the debates begin!<br /><br />Seriously Lenny, do a search on this and you will find many posts, believe me, in the short time I've been around this forum, I think this is the most argued subject.

No way, it has to rate probably 3rd behind "auto vs. marine" and the #1 has to be the infamous "OIL" threads.

 

[I/O WALDO]

Re: Leaving block fully drained for winter

"THE BOOK" says drain um!

 

[lenny2113]

Re: Leaving block fully drained for winter

"pop" (sound of lid being blown off can of worms)<br />Let the debates begin!<br />

Oops... That was not my intention... <br /><br />Guys, thanks for your time and efforts!!!<br /><br />Case closed !