Winterize 2003 226

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   I just bought a 2003 226 and wanted to make sure I have winterized it correctly. Below is the list of places I have drained and I wanted any imput from this group.

Thanks in advance.

2 plugs in v-drive

2 plugs in block

2 plugs in manifolds

1 water strainer

1 plug in "j" hose on front og engine

removed main hose from strainer going under the engine and pushed in bilge and let the water back drain.

Reading the manual, it states 1 plug engine/transmission cooler.

I'm not sure where this is? can anyone help?

Tom

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TomMc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: November-12-2009 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomMc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Winterize 2003 226 Posted: November-12-2009 at 10:43pm
	I just bought a 2003 226 and wanted to make sure I have winterized it correctly. Below is the list of places I have drained and I wanted any imput from this group. Thanks in advance. 2 plugs in v-drive 2 plugs in block 2 plugs in manifolds 1 water strainer 1 plug in "j" hose on front og engine removed main hose from strainer going under the engine and pushed in bilge and let the water back drain. Reading the manual, it states 1 plug engine/transmission cooler. I'm not sure where this is? can anyone help? Tom

MartyMabe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-21-2006 Location: High Point,NC Status: Offline Points: 3980	Post Options Post Reply Quote MartyMabe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-13-2009 at 12:15am
	Look for 2 transmission lines going to a long cylinder like canister,with a rubber hose going to the top of it and a rubber hose coming out the bottom of it.Should be near your strainer maybe, take the bottom water hose off or there might be a plug near the bottom of the transmission cooler near that rubber hose. Take only the small plug out. Do not take any lines loose,just the plug or the rubber hose.
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MartyMabe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-21-2006 Location: High Point,NC Status: Offline Points: 3980	Post Options Post Reply Quote MartyMabe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-13-2009 at 12:23am
	See if this helps out any,this is from a 351 though. Winterization
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8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-13-2009 at 9:27am
	Tom, It's best to just remove the lower water hose off the trans cooler and don't mess with the plug. Some don't even have a plug but the real reason is removing the plug can damage the cooler. It's made from thin copper soldered together and if the plug is stuck the shell and threaded boss can twist opening up the soldered joint. Welcome to CCfan.
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TomMc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: November-12-2009 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomMc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-16-2009 at 9:58pm
	Thanks for the help! Tom

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