312 Y Block Winterizing/Draining

Since I used the Classic a whole 1 time this year it is going to need a drain before winter, Being very new to me, no idea how the 312 plumbing works, will I be looking for (2) block plugs, (1) trans cooler, (2) exhaust manifolds and (1) J-Tube/Hose extraction as a starting point. Any advice/pointers would be much appreciated. Also do I need any pour-in or is drain only OK?? Thanks!!

Pete should be able to help you out since he has a 312.

I think I'd drain and then pour a gallon or 2 in the engine to mix with any residual water and let everything drain again

Pure Genius

Good thing you lost the boat

One small problem, that manual was for the new fangled 289 engine and not the y block engines but I'm sure they had block drains

There's a manual for that actual engine with the yellowish cover in the reference section.. Pretty much like any Ford. There's a plug on each side of the block, a drain on each exhaust manifold, and a plug on the bottom of the raw water pump. I remove the intake hose off the bottom of the raw water pump. Getting the anti freeze in the engine is a little different, although your set up may be easier as you only have one thermostat.

I always pour in that special -100 stuff and make sure it runs out with good color, then I pickle it. I'm beginning to think pickling is a waste of time and money, but can't break myself of the habit.

You guys really made me work for this one, lol



Since mine is a downdraft, which both Zach and Timmy believe is original, I referenced that motor, looks to be pretty straight forward. Is there any Diesel oils left that have the ZDDP I need, motor is leaking pretty bad so hate to use the high dollar VR oil until I really know the true health of this motor??

Pretty sure Pete mailed the cap, rotor & points last year, so should have those any day now

VR-1 is at Farm and Fleet for 4.50 a qt and at Menards for 4.99 after 11% rebate, 4.44 if you don't want to get all dressed up to go to Walmart

After Zach and Timmy messed with it she ran well enough to pull Boziel on a slalom. Going to give it some loving this winter, needs a good scrubbing and then a physical, likely a complete tune-up and then a full rubbing/polish. Eventually try and do something with the bottom paint or finish and finally get my new to me trailer from Bruce up here from Reidland for it's resto.

No I did not search because I know you guys have the answer, what oil filter does this block use? The one on there now is some crazy off brand and looks like it was installed with a hammer.

The drain plug on the water pump is a disaster, going to try a vice grip to get it off and then replace it, thank you HW for looking at it for me as I could not contort enough to see what the heck it was, lol.

Riley wrote: We use a NAPA Gold 1521 oil filter.

Or a Napa Gold 1068 which is the shorter version if there is a clearance problem to a stringer like my X55 has.

Definitely going with the 1515 then as I need every inch I can get!!

Thanks Guys!!

quinner wrote: Definitely going with the 1515 then as I need every inch I can get!! Thanks Guys!!

Well big boy, if you're lookin' for length you might want a NAPA 1773.

It's the length enhanced version, it's about 7 inches long.

Riley's will fit for sure though

You must be getting old and forgetful Quinner, you asked the oil filter question back in the thread linked below
old thread

Actually my main reason for linking the thread was to remind Pete about sending you his Sierra ignition kit that he'll never ever use.

Or he'll never admit that he'd use it anyways

KENO wrote: Actually my main reason for linking the thread was to remind Pete about sending you his Sierra ignition kit that he'll never ever use. Or he'll never admit that he'd use it anyways

Well Ken, now that you have once again worked me over bringing up the Sierra kit, I dug it out and took a closer look at it. Talk about forgetfulness, the parts in the kit are used so, I DID use the kit!!

I'm gonna take a guess that you have a custom built Vertex magneto providing the spark to that 4 banger