no clamp 787 winterization

[DSchmidt54]

Hey guys, i winterized my 787 carb'd GTX a few weeks ago and didnt clamp the engine drain hose, i just let the antifreeze build up and pour out the exhaust, my questions is , will i be safe with that? or do i absolutly have to clamp that hose? I figured as long as i mad contact with the water in the block and it mixed with antifreeze i would be ok, but what are your opinions/experiences?

thanks
Drew

 

[Dr Honda]

I never clamp the hoses, and I've never had an issue.

I take the return hose off the head shell, and hook a hose with a funnel up to that nipple. Then... I pour in about 1/2 gallon.

As long as the anti-freeze gets into the jugs... that's all that really maters. If water freezes in the water box... it won't cause damage.

Hope that helps.

 

[DSchmidt54]

thanks doc!

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Yup from what I have noticed is as long as the cyl drain hose isnt clogged with sand they self drain pretty well.

I go about 10 steps farther with customer machines...I dont need someone coming back in the spring with something cracked.