challenger 1800 winterizing problem

[1800challenged]

Hi, I am winterizing a 1997 Challenger 1800 for my first time. I installed the three hose pinchers, like the manual said. One on the Flush line after the T fitting, so the antifreeze would flow from the upper flush port into the engine. One on the Cylinder Head line and one on the smaller cylinder bottom drain line. While pouring the antifreeze into the top flush port, the antifreeze did not come out the telltale line, like the manual said it would, instead it started to leak into the hull and drain out around the ride shoe. I released the clamp on the cylinder line, poured in some more antifreeze and it started to come out the exhaust also, like I expected. Both engines did the same thing. Anyone have any idea of what I am doing wrong? Without seeing antifreeze in the telltale line, i am worried I did not fill the top of the engine.

 

[LouDoo]

I suspect your tell-tale line is clogged, try clearing it with compressed air or a wire.

BTW, welcome to the Seadoo forum.

Lou

 

[Waterluvr]

Make sure you install the head line clamp (on hose that supplies water from the jet pump) between the head and regulator valve first until you see antifreeze rise to the tell tale line then move your clamp to the backside of the valve and pour a few more ounces through. If you start with the clamp in back of the regulator first you're just filling the water box.

I just use two clamps on that line and pull the first one off when I see antifreeze at the tell tale so it can continue flowing back through the regulator valve, two quarts is plenty for one engine.

 

[racerxxx]

Here's a write(with pics) up I did for a 99 Speedster, your boat should be close.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?57271-1999-Speedster-Winterization

 

[1800challenged]

Thank Guys, for your valuable advice. Much Appreciated! I will try your suggestions this week and let you know how I make out.