BKun
10-02-2019, 09:33 PM
I am getting ready to winterize my 2019 Mojo with the Indmar Raptor 400 and have some questions. I have pulled much information from many posts on this site but still had some questions. Below are the steps I plan to do and my questions. This is the first year with inboard / ballast so a bit different from my older I/O engine. Thanks in advance for any pointers.
Steps:
1. Add fuel stabilizer
2. Run until operating temperature
3. Change engine oil / filter, transmission, and v-drive oil
4. Drain /winterize ballast pumps (many questions below)
5. Drain & clean strainer
6. Drain 5 of 5 locations (3 wing nuts, cross hose, and impeller plate)
7. Replace 5 of 5 drain locations
8. Hook up 5 gallon bucket with RV antifreeze to strainer inlet and start boat for minute until antifreeze comes out exhaust
9. Fog engine cylinders through spark plugs and crank engine
10. Disconnect & remove battery
My questions:
1. What is the best way to winterize ballast pumps? I have read to disconnect the bags and run the pump for a short time to drain, or to run antifreeze through, or to take cover off of impellers to drain water. If I run antifreeze through, where do I put it into or suck it from (especially for the center tank)? If anyone has pictures that would be great! I have had the back compartment panels off to see the pumps but don't see an easy location to disconnect and add antifreeze.
2. The impeller plate sides appears to be painted over and might be difficult to remove. Is this common for the first time? Any recommendations?
3. When I start up after draining water the impeller will be running dry for a short time until the antifreeze gets to it. Is this a problem or ok? I plan to replace the impeller in the spring after initial start up that way it isn't sitting compressed all winter.
4. The Raptor 400 engine has 16 spark plugs (2 per cylinder). Can I just fog in the 8 spark plugs located on the sides of the engine? This should coat all 8 cylinders with the oil. Or is there a need to fog into all 16 spark plugs.
5. I have the heater option and believe this runs off of the closed cooling loop and nothing has to be done to winterize this. Is this correct?
6. Am I missing anything critical for winterizing or at the end of the first year (84 hours)?
Steps:
1. Add fuel stabilizer
2. Run until operating temperature
3. Change engine oil / filter, transmission, and v-drive oil
4. Drain /winterize ballast pumps (many questions below)
5. Drain & clean strainer
6. Drain 5 of 5 locations (3 wing nuts, cross hose, and impeller plate)
7. Replace 5 of 5 drain locations
8. Hook up 5 gallon bucket with RV antifreeze to strainer inlet and start boat for minute until antifreeze comes out exhaust
9. Fog engine cylinders through spark plugs and crank engine
10. Disconnect & remove battery
My questions:
1. What is the best way to winterize ballast pumps? I have read to disconnect the bags and run the pump for a short time to drain, or to run antifreeze through, or to take cover off of impellers to drain water. If I run antifreeze through, where do I put it into or suck it from (especially for the center tank)? If anyone has pictures that would be great! I have had the back compartment panels off to see the pumps but don't see an easy location to disconnect and add antifreeze.
2. The impeller plate sides appears to be painted over and might be difficult to remove. Is this common for the first time? Any recommendations?
3. When I start up after draining water the impeller will be running dry for a short time until the antifreeze gets to it. Is this a problem or ok? I plan to replace the impeller in the spring after initial start up that way it isn't sitting compressed all winter.
4. The Raptor 400 engine has 16 spark plugs (2 per cylinder). Can I just fog in the 8 spark plugs located on the sides of the engine? This should coat all 8 cylinders with the oil. Or is there a need to fog into all 16 spark plugs.
5. I have the heater option and believe this runs off of the closed cooling loop and nothing has to be done to winterize this. Is this correct?
6. Am I missing anything critical for winterizing or at the end of the first year (84 hours)?