!unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

[tjthomas25]

how do you go about unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser? the woman im buying the boat from gave me a great deal on a 89 sea ray in really good condition with a new 3.0 on it and before this winter without even running it she had it winterized. so if at all possible please help me out here quickly.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /> TJ Thomas

 

[Bondo]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

Without Knowing How it was Winterized,.......<br /><br />Your Question is Unanswerable............

 

[spartanpele]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

*Get an owners/shop manual asap....<br /><br />If you assume nothing has been done, meaning you don't really know what has and hasn't been done to the engine, assume you'll have to do the fall and spring maintenance:<br /><br />oil change,<br />oil filter,<br />fuel filter,<br />spark plugs,<br />drive oil replacement,<br />impeller replacement,<br />gimbal bearing inspection and lube,<br />ujoint inspection and lube,<br />inspect your belts, hoses,<br />shut off any open cooling lines/valves if open system,<br />prop removal/inspection/lube,<br />power trim/tilt level check,<br />power steering fluid check,<br />trailer bearing lube,<br />trailer tire pressure,<br />...might be more, but I can't remember at the moment.<br /><br />But get yourself a good manual or two, start reading, and familiarizing yourself with your engine.<br /><br />And welcome to iboats....

 

[spartanpele]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

Some more info for you:<br /><br /> http://mercstuff.com/howdoi.htm <br /> http://mercstuff.com/schedulmaint.htm

 

[tjthomas25]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

well i think i've figured it out i hook the water up to the outdrive and put the oil in it(any recomdations?) and run all the anti-freeze out of it and it should be ready to go right?<br /><br />Thanks, <br /> TJ Thomas

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

Big-T, NO!<br /><br />Reread all the posts above and check all that stuff.<br /><br />They're not just making that stuff up.

 

[tjthomas25]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

ok thats just what all the dealers were telling me thanks guys.

 

[tjthomas25]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

the motors never been run before and the oil filter is in new cond. i plan on putting oil in it, i figure the fuel filter is good on it, and the sparks plugs to(knowing its never been run),belts and hoses all look to be in new condition, and ill check everything else and post a reply soon for you<br /><br />thanks

 

[dorelse]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

Seriously Big-T...you've invested a lot of money into your boat. It has a new engine, and that's great too...why on earth would you risk this new engine's life by not paying a qualified engine mechanic to make sure this first time around that the engine is de-winterized properly?<br /><br />I'm no expert either, but I know enough to know I don't know enough in certain situations and would rather pony up the $$$ to insure I don't ruin an expensive piece of machinery rather than risk the entire engine if I do it wrong.<br /><br />For something like this, since its clear its a new process to you, that you really need to call a professional in on this one. <br /><br />It'll save you money in the end, and insure a happy long life for your boat's motor.

 

[tjthomas25]

Re: !unwinterizing a new 3.0 mercruiser

well guys i did it got her running great thanks you all