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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: The Chaz on November 25, 2008, 08:02:24 AM

Title: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: The Chaz on November 25, 2008, 08:02:24 AM: Well after 6 months I finally got a job offer ;D in Susanville, CA :o

Can someone sow me a picture of the place on the 460 block that I need to open to drain the water out please. Also any details on getting anti-freeze in all the right places like header lines and jet.

I guess its time to go buy some real winter clothes as San Diego for 10 years has me a bit spoiled :banghead:

Thanks
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: jet boat performance on November 25, 2008, 08:13:37 AM: Susanville is a nice area , re the block plugs they are in the block skirt just above the pan rail they may be plugs with hex heads or petcocks (the motor in the pics is upside down) Tom
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Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: The Chaz on November 25, 2008, 09:20:23 AM: I am confused from this picture, I see 4 threaded holes which I thought were engine mount holes and the freeze plugs. Am I blind stupid or both? :banghead:
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: Stevecat on November 25, 2008, 09:56:57 AM: Up is up in this picture. This is the left side rear. It's the little brass threaded plug to the right.
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Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: The Chaz on November 25, 2008, 10:03:14 AM: Awesome! Thanks. After I get the water out, do I just funnel antifreeze back in? Remove the ball in the t-valve for the header lines? Should I let some pour thru the jet? I read about changing the oil in the jet on a different thread so that is covered.
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: The Chaz on November 25, 2008, 01:35:50 PM: I was only able to get water to come out of one side, is this OK? I had to do a bit of digging to get thru what felt like metal to open up the starter side. Do both sides drain, should I put a drill bit on the side that didnt drain? Sorry for all the questions but I don't want the block to crack in the sub zero temps I am moving to.
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: GlassCutter on November 25, 2008, 01:52:56 PM: Susanville has never had a sub zero day. Freezing yes, snow yes, sub zero never. Relax you will love it up there. God's country.
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: R/C-PILOT on November 25, 2008, 03:59:22 PM: I'm not that familiar with Ford, however I would poke around in each of the drains with toothpick or small rod or small drill bit to get any sand out of the way, for all the water to drain.
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: The Chaz on November 25, 2008, 04:34:45 PM: Quote from: GlassCutter on November 25, 2008, 01:52:56 PM
Susanville has never had a sub zero day. Freezing yes, snow yes, sub zero never. Relax you will love it up there. God's country.

Season Weather Averages for Alturas Municipal (KAAT)
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Never say never >:D

I see some -30 record days ::) -32 °F / -35 °C (1937)

Thank God for global warming right >:D
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 25, 2008, 05:12:29 PM: HDSP or CCC? Either way, welcome to the world of CDCR, you'll soon find that you can leave your common sense and rational thinking at the door.
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: just squirtin on November 25, 2008, 05:29:03 PM: welcome to northern calif==cover the motor and then the boat and you will be fine=and welcome to the best boating choices around and everything is close
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: GlassCutter on November 25, 2008, 05:45:08 PM: Well damn junior, I never would have believed that without a "dyno sheet". Those readings had to be on a mountain top in a fierce wind or sumpin'. :screwy:
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: The Chaz on November 25, 2008, 07:18:05 PM: Quote from: Luckie Stiff on November 25, 2008, 05:12:29 PM
HDSP or CCC? Either way, welcome to the world of CDCR, you'll soon find that you can leave your common sense and rational thinking at the door.

I was offered a Senior Personnel Specialist position at CCC. I can't wait to live in "Prison Town, USA" Guess I wont need to watch the documentary PBS made :) Even though it's a personnel job I am glad I got min security vs level 4 max
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 25, 2008, 08:07:55 PM: Well shit son, now I'm gonna have to make sure I put in an app there since I've got the hookup now!
Title: Re: I found a job - Winterizing a 460
Post by: The Chaz on November 30, 2008, 09:17:41 AM: The town was nice, is was cold in the night/mornings as expected in the High Desert, 29* F. Looks like there will be plenty of outdoor things to do. We saw these everywhere, yards, middle of the street, some even had a bunch of points on their heads >:D

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