Dumb question-Flushing motors
09-04-2005 | 09:16 AM
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Re: Dumb question-Flushing motors
Originally Posted by Jnewton
When I connect the hose to my flush setup it drips water all over my stainless pipes and the top of the rear engine. You know we can't have that!
Plus I have to climb into the engine compartment to turn the ball valves for each engine... and then remember to turn them off.
On the trailer, I'm using the muffs without covering the holes in the bullets. Much easier. Is this a problem? The engines seem to get plenty of water and stay cool idling on the muffs.
Any advice?
Plus I have to climb into the engine compartment to turn the ball valves for each engine... and then remember to turn them off.
On the trailer, I'm using the muffs without covering the holes in the bullets. Much easier. Is this a problem? The engines seem to get plenty of water and stay cool idling on the muffs.
Any advice?
Is it best to punch a hole in the oil filter before removing? Oil gets all over otherwise. 525's
09-04-2005 | 10:08 AM
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Re: Dumb question-Flushing motors
Def punch a hole in the oil filter and let it drain into oil pan. Merc sells an adapter that covers the nose cone of the drive. it is a little rubber cover with a strap that goes around the drive ... real easy to use. If anyone needs one just e-mail me at [email protected] and I will get you a price and ship it to you. Or check with your local merc dealer!
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09-09-2005 | 07:41 PM
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Re: Dumb question-Flushing motors
I have had good luck by using muffs on the side pickups and on the bottom pickups I cut some squares out of an old inner tube a little bigger than the holes on the bullet, then go over the rubber piece with 2" wide masking tape, it stick great, I sometimes put a little bit of grease on the rubber to bullet side for better sealing,
09-10-2005 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Dumb question-Flushing motors
On my Tiger the fresh flush is on the starbord side, I love it, let it run for a bit to fluch the drive, then crank up the motor. put the cap back when done on or it will create a vacum at the impeller.
