Here are links to A4 winterizing threads on the Moyer Marine forums; I read and bookmarked them last night: * http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525 * http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6886
Cheers, Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: "cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>, "Neil Gallagher via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: kwalt...@speakeasy.net Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:24:10 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4 I have the Moyer FWC cooling system on my A4 which needs no winterization (as it and the block are filled with automotive type antifreeze). To winterize the seawater side of the FWC, seawater pump and wet exhaust I pull a hose off the seawater strainer, put it in a bucket of the pink stuff (non toxic RV/marine engine anti-freeze) and run about 3 gallons through until pink starts coming out the exhaust pipe. Prestone protects the freshwater side, pink stuff the seawater side. I also squirt some MMO in the combustion chambers through the spark plug holes to keep the rings/valves free during the winter and to dissolve any build up on them from the season. The Moyer site has a couple of write ups on winterizing in the forums area. Ken On Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:41:30 -0400, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: When I first put fresh water cooling on my A4, I did drain the block and pump every year, but then it occurred to me that I was leaving the interior of the engine filled with air and moisture, not the best combination. Taking the side plate off in my case would be difficult. I now make sure my coolant has antifreeze (the automotive type) that protects down to minus whatever, and leave the block full. My thinking is that the coolant has a corrosion inhibitor in it, probably better for the engine. Am I missing something? Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove On 10/11/2016 1:16 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: <blockquote> When I bought Touche' in 1999, it had an AT4. It had the drain plug extension. When I finally got it started, the drain plug extension leaked. As I recall, it was corroded at the threads at the cap. When I went to replace it, it fell apart. I think it's just a 1/8 or 1/4 pipe nipple. Just something to check and be aware of. Dennis C. On Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 11:50 AM, Michael Brown via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: <blockquote> I have the extension pipe installed between the distributor and the alternator belt. There is just a cap on the end that I remove to drain the block. It is easy. The two drain plugs on the block are simple to get to. The drain plug on the bottom of the water pump is a bit fiddly to start back in, mainly just an issue getting into the lazerette enough to reach it. I doubt it is a 5 minute job to do all four. Is it common to just drain the engine ( block ) and not fill it with antifreeze? Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 <blockquote> From: "phorvati ." < phorv...@gmail.com > U have to drain the block. Side inspection plate will leak if you dont drain it. Its fragile as it is. It doesnt take too much freezing to develop leaks. Block drain plug is under distributor, just aft of side inspection plate. It's pita. Moyer sells extention to make this easy. _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! </blockquote> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! </blockquote> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! </blockquote> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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