Is a strainer necessary?
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Ran IMCO SC's on a 35 Fountain with no strainer. The water intake on the IMCO's was a large rectangle opening on the front of the nose cone, versus Mercurys mutliple smaller holes on the front of the gearcase. When I would back flush the system I would get gravel, and even small shells from the oil cooler because of the IMCO's larger opening. Strainers are a good thing.
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I'll install a pressure relief but what about an air bleed at the top of the strainer? Necessary? My innercooler strainer doesn't have one and I can see air in it and the swirling effect at 40MPH. Never looked at WOT though.
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I own 2 boats - one with a strainer- one without.
The one without will be getting a strainer this season.
I recommend a strainer with a single knob that doesnt require any tools to open and close vs a dozen wingnuts or a single bolt with a special wrench.
Pay attention to firing up with a dry strainer as thirdchildhood mentions- it will cost you an impeller if you try it.
Uncle Dave
The one without will be getting a strainer this season.
I recommend a strainer with a single knob that doesnt require any tools to open and close vs a dozen wingnuts or a single bolt with a special wrench.
Pay attention to firing up with a dry strainer as thirdchildhood mentions- it will cost you an impeller if you try it.
Uncle Dave
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