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SN206 
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 Topic: Winterizing QuestionPosted: October-25-2009 at 10:39pm |
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We can still get ethonal-free up here and is found at alot of the marinas. I have been fortunate not to have had to use ethonal since I've had the 206, but was asking about FL because I was planning on coming down to St. John's. |
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eric lavine
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Posted: October-24-2009 at 11:39am |
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you cant fool me with the PG websites, dont overdue it
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Everyone,
I got two beers down and I am only on page 4 of this thread. Wife and daughters are out east on vacation so I am on the web - pg websites only. I may have to restock the fridge if I want to continue. Thanks to all for staying in character! SRB |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 10:25pm |
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The permissible exposure limit is only 200PPM so not the greatest stuff to breath. That's not the worst part - it's flash point is only 21*F. Then, what do you do with the "goo"? We've already talked about AF disposal issues!! |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 9:28pm |
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I don't think it would be a good idea to spread that much MEK around, not good stuff to work around!
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:43pm |
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I guess I would love to see an alternative to chiseling it out. If you did melt it away, I wonder what it would do to all the nasty mold and such in there. It took me the better part of three nights (with a couple beer breaks) and 15 medium lawnbags. I still have a couple hours of whittling the little stuff out, but the really messy stuff is done.
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:30pm |
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On foam removal, It appears people have a difficult time removing it. What about using something such as MEK to dissolve it and then just vacuum it up? Turning it to goo may be more trouble though than hacking away at it
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:27pm |
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ROFLOL!! |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:20pm |
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Do they have Coast Guard approved soda bottles (that's 'pop' west of the 'ol Miss)? 
Kidding aside - I really think this is a legitimate idea - would there be risk that these would move around & squeak going over waves? How about material degradation when exposed to oil or . . . A/F in the spring? |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:16pm |
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No, just child rearing. |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:12pm |
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Dont know much about freezing.I build large field sprayers and we have to winterize them.A few years ago we was talking about rv antifreeze and a guy said"a half glass of rv antifreeze will get you effed up".I am real sure he knew for a fact.By the way is this the correct thread to talk about the best oil,Obama,and religion?
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:08pm |
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There's three gas stations near me that sell ethanol free, 87 octane. The way I winterize mine, mentioned earlier has worked for me. About 5 years ago we had some unusual cold weather, freezing rain, 2 foot long ice. Here's a pic.
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:05pm |
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I read they put it in animal food and in pills. No thanks!
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 8:02pm |
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^^wow^^
I will pass. What in the hell would you add that too, foodwise? |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 7:20pm |
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-Because of its low chronic oral toxicity, propylene glycol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a direct food additive.
applications: -As a humectant food additive, labeled as E number E1520 mmmmm good to the last drop |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 7:18pm |
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Your local airport. |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 7:12pm |
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Sadly enough just about everything around here is aat least 10% Ethanol. Before you put it up for the winter use Valvtect Ethanol Gasoline treatment. Should also use it through out the season. Check out the web site, good stuff! http://www.valvtect.com/ |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 7:09pm |
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What a treat they would be to remove. WLS, cleared by the FDA? I do recall seeing the statement "generally regarded as safe" on the label. Not sure that really means approved for use, or not. |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:57pm |
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Sadly enough, have not used it in a month, should I still not worry about it, and is there any ethonal-free gas in FL?
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:52pm |
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The ones I checked were used in an indoor pool with virtually no sitting out in the sun. I would try empty soda bottles if I was doing one over. |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:49pm |
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Would not bother!
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:44pm |
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Please pardon my ignorance, but how would I fog it(ZR6)? When I was a kid we would just pour some marvel down the carb, but in this case...Should I pull the plugs and just squirt some in the cylinders? I'll likely use it on New Years Day, or down at St. John's at the latest so should I even bother? |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:43pm |
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My pool noodles have been in service since spring of '96. I'll reach in grab one, let you know how its fairing.
I suspect they are fine, but I'm sure its a lot easier to renoodle than to refoam. |
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:43pm |
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oh don't worry, im sure the additives would just clean the digestive tract right up
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:39pm |
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im afraid of the rust additives
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 6:18pm |
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Surprisingly enough, the pink AF is cleared for use in food products by the FDA. Interesting. Soon the lake that my marina is on will be pink, edible, and available for use all year!!
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 5:53pm |
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BTW, if I cant drink it straight, its poisen
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 5:51pm |
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and GD, here i thought things shrank when they froze
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Posted: October-23-2009 at 5:46pm |
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^^Which is why you drain first.^^
One question I have is when you read the jugs of RV AF I used, they say "guaranteed burst protection to -50* F." I highly doubt the AF company is going to come across with a new engine, despite the guarantee they offer for all applications, including marine engines. |
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One thing I’d like to know from the “fill your engine with antifreeze” bunch is; which freezes first; nothing, or antifreeze?
Not all antifreeze is created equally. |
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