67 85 HP how to winterize

[mgiguy]

Hello All,

This is my firs year with this old engine and I am looking for some help with weatherization. Years a go I worked at a marina where w had a 55 gallon drum of antifreeze that we dropped the engines in, but there has to be a less expensive way than that. Also do you all run the carb dry or drain? Any help appreciated.

 

[racerone]

Run the motor at a fast idle.-----Spray storage oil into the carburetor while running.---------After every mosquito has left the area then stop the motor.-----Remove the 2 plugs at the front of the carburetor and drain the fuel.------------Check and make sure there is no water in the gear oil.-----Store motor in the normal running position.

 

[Boobie]

Also put some fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank before running and run it long enough to get it through the whole system.

 

[mgiguy]

There is nothing in the power head I need to drain or put antifreeze in? It fully drains on its own? Doesn't it at least need opened up and drained at the thermostat? Again this is a 1967 85 hp not a 2007.

 

[racerone]

Everything you need to do is explained in post #2 , perhaps read it again.------Nothing special or magic needs to be done !!!!!

 

[mgiguy]

Thanks for the help.