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    Winterizing closed cooled 5.0

    Thanks everyone for the info and advice. It is much appreciated, I feel more confident in the winterizing process
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    Winterizing closed cooled 5.0

    Thanks Alldodge, will refill and keep it full for the added protection, cheers!
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    Winterizing closed cooled 5.0

    Thanks Kghost for the response. It is a 2000 Bayliner 2052 LX Capri, with the Mercruiser 5.0 2 bbl carb, alpha gen 2. As stated before, this will be first year winterizing myself, as I am trying to learn and do my own maintenance and learn the ins and outs of the engine and drive. It is the...
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    Winterizing closed cooled 5.0

    Ok, thanks for the heads up. I appreciate the help and feedback. So initially I removed the manifold plugs, stuck a wire and poked around draining both manifolds. Then I used a winterizing kit tank with 5 gallons on antifreeze connected to the muffs and ran about 4 or so gallons through while...
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    Winterizing closed cooled 5.0

    Thanks guys for this. So if I can’t find an actual drain plug on heat exchanger, can I pull the hose off that feeds the manifolds to drain? Or do I actually need to remove the heat exchanger end caps? im just worried the 4 gallons I pumped through mixed and diluted the heat exchanger and now I...
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    Winterizing closed cooled 5.0

    Hey sorry it’s 0L652858. 2000 Mercruiser 5.0 2 bbl carb. I initially ran it on muffs until it came out the exhaust (about 4 gallons) and fogged. I mistakenly drained the exhaust manifolds by pulling the plugs and removed the lower hose to drain the antifreeze. Now I’m regretting and thinking I...
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    Winterizing closed cooled 5.0

    Hi, I am just trying to get the best possible advice for properly winterizing my closed cooled 5.0 (half system block only) Merc. Can I just pull drain plugs on manifolds and run 4 gallons of antifreeze through muffs with a jug placed on swim platform? Will that be enough to push any fresh...
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    2000 Mercruiser compression check ??

    Thanks for the feedback and replies, much appreciated. I’ll just run it as planned and when the time comes maybe drop a new 350 crate in. I like the boat, got it for a decent price. Changing out the carpet this winter and some other interior improvements, when the time comes ill plan for a...
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    2000 Mercruiser compression check ??

    Thanks for the reply. I’m wondering if the mechanic did a wet test or not either. Maybe I could run some Lucas additives to try and free up rings if that’s maybe the issue? Check compression next year or so at the end of the season?
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    2000 Mercruiser compression check ??

    Hi, first time post here. I recently purchased a 2000 Bayliner Cuddy with fresh water cooler 5.0 Merc. Engine runs good, did sea trial etc before purchase. Took boat into local marine shop to get winterized/check over. Had them do a compression check, got a call from the mechanic asking if I...
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