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#1247512 12/19/2017 7:28 PM
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Thought i would store my 261 engine for the next couple months. Could get -40 . Just sittin on a pallet for now. I ran it with straight water for coolant. I unhooked the top and bottom rad hoses and let drain . Will that be ok so as it will not freeze somewhere in the block.or should i run anti freeze through it ? Thanks

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NOT SAFE. Look at the water to/from the radiator: much of the engine is below that level. The block's jacket passages surrounding the cylinders won't gravity drain. Some engines have pipe thread fittings or plugs on the (driver's?) side, not sure if all can be drained.
IIRC -40 needs 55% anti-freeze minimum.

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So if i pour coolant in the top rad hose and comes out the bottom hose. The coolant may not be mixing or traveling through all the water jacket passages. Is this correct ? Thanks

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Yes, look for water drain fittings as said above, pipe thread plugs at base of jugs, either side, remove them, then stick a strong wire in there to make sure water flowing through there that has accumulated over the years.

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Compressed air can be your friend when getting all the water out. Don’t take any chances.🛠


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