[alberg30] winterizing an atomic 4

[Jim Rogers]

From: Jim Rogers <JRogers at scelectric.ca>

I spoke with the previous owner of my A30 regarding winterizing and
anti-freeze.

He owned the boat new from 1965 to 1995.  He said that he never used
anti-freeze and only removed the drain plugs and the water pump.  The water
pump was removed, I assume to protect the impellers from severe cold.  He
said he never had a problem.

The boat has wintered in the Toronto area as well as in Midland, Ontario, so
it has seen some very cold temperatures.

I have followed his instructions for the past 4 years.  No problems yet!

Jim Rogers  XANADAU II # 90

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Zinser [mailto:bzinser at nmu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 8:29 AM
To: alberg30 at onelist.com
Subject: RE: [alberg30] winterizing an atomic 4


From: Brian Zinser <bzinser at nmu.edu>

I have a question regarding the use of antifreeze.  I remove the two plugs,
one on the left side of the block and the other under the exhaust
manifold.  I have not run antifreeze into the system, only drained it.  I
also remove the plate from the fresh water pump.  Should I be concerned
about not running antifreeze in the system.  Its known to get 25-30 below
up here.

Brian Zinser
Manana
#134

At 10:05 PM 10/26/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>From: "Doug Stevens" <doug.stevens at sympatico.ca>
>
>Gordon.
>I guess there are many schools of thought with respect running the carb
dry.
>I have done booth and and found no difference. Yes, I also fill the fuel
>tank
>but add only a lead additive. In the spring I will add a water dispersant
>such as isopropyl alcohol.
>Doug
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Gordon White [mailto:gewhite at crosslink.net]
>Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 5:10 PM
>To: alberg30 at onelist.com
>Subject: Re: [alberg30] winterizing an atomic 4
>
>
>From: Gordon White <gewhite at crosslink.net>
>
>    One thing I have always done with gas engines, ashore & afloat, is to
>shut off the gas valve and run them until the carburetor is dry - saves
>letting it gum up over the winter layup. Also, I fill the fuel tanks to
>the brim and use diesel or gas treatment like Sta-Bil which helps keep
>the gas in the tank from going stale.
>                                     - Gordon White
>
>

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