I've been lurking here for a while now, and looking to buy a boat. I have been boarding behind an old school I/O for a few years, and really wanting a direct drive. So obviously the opinion here on the board is "buy a s/n 2001" So I found one and bought it today. It is an '82 one owner in really great condition. Now for my questions: Can someone explain exactly how the water pick up works? Like how does it prime itself, and are the hoses to the trans actually a pump? I'm wondering exactly what I have to do if I go to the lake now (to re-winterize). Do I somehow need to drain the pump/trans? Is there more than one drain on the block? My I/O has 2. Do I need to put anti freeze back in, and if so, which hose? Thanks in advance for any and all help....I can't wait to get this thing on the water!! David
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