I plan to do this in the spring. My route will be to use a drill-based pump and pump out as much anti-freeze as I can before replacing.
Bob Mann Windcatcher '85 #5928 Lake St. Clair, MI http://mywebpages.comcast.net/sailrmann > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:catalina27- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of The Emmerichs > Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 1:43 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: catalina27-talk: Changing Anti Freeze > > The recent msgs on winterizing have reminded of something I want to do but > it doesn't seem easy. > > The engine manual outlines a procedure for draining the fresh water > cooling > system .... in short > > Remove pressure cap > > Open drain cock located above oil filter I can't find anything except > for > a drain cock on the top of he manifold near the pressure cap. Opening > this > wouldn't drain anything, just let air in. > > Open drain cock located below alternator. Well it may be there but I > sure > can't see it and I'm not going to stick my hand back there until I > disconnect the batteries. Removing the door and frame in the front of the > engine may help access. > > Remove 1/8" pipe plug at lower end of the heat exchanger I can see this, > reaching it is another matter. > > Any comments or help would be appreciated > > John Emmerich > 5874 Fortitude >
