arizona winterizing?

[sanger_455]

i live in phoenix and it doesnt get too cold here in the winter but im wondering what kind of winterizing my boat need if any? i have a 455 and berkley pump. thanks

[Boostedballs]

The Olds likes to keep quite a bit of water in the block, even after pulling the 1/4 npt plugs from the lower sides of the block. I'm not talking about freezing and cracking since you are in AZ but the water there is very alkaline and it will just sit there and rust into a nasty mess. At the least, pull the 1/4" plugs and run some fresh (er) tap water through the engine to flush out the sand and filth. The when it's time to put plugs back in it, use the brass ones or 1/4" ball valves.
Some fuel stabalizer might help to keep your intake valves from sticking when you fire it up in the spring.
Might drain the oil as well.
Some guys like to loosen the valve train to let the springs relax, depends on how particular you are about it.
hmm, what else guys???

[455Rocket]

hmm, what else guys???
Run it all year long! You're in Airzona!

[squirt'nmyload]

Run it all year long! You're in Airzona!
exactly.....this is the best time of year for a jetboat on our local lakes...maybe see you out there

[jrork]

Run it all year long! You're in Airzona!
Zactly, We've had nuthing but crummy weather and now heavy frost. Just don't shut it off long enough and it'll never freeze (in Arizona)

[OverKill]

Well agreed. Your in Arizona so run it all year round. You will see alot of gatherings here on the boards during the winter. Its also alot better to run during the winter for Test and Tune when your trying new stuff.
OverKill

[Some Kind Of Monster]

Get out there and run that thing! It's the best time of year!

[speedymopars]

Winterizing in AZ - moving it to a better slip.