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TC G 05-24-2012 02:44 PM

Starting Engine with no Water???
 
Can you start your engine in your driveway with out water hooked up , and if so how long can you let it run before damage occurs?

Crossett 05-24-2012 02:46 PM

Can you? Yes

Should you? No

CigaretteSam 05-24-2012 02:46 PM

IMO, I wouldn't even attempt that!!!

RT930turbo 05-24-2012 02:48 PM

If you disconnect the sea water pump belt it will be fine to run it for a minute or so. I've done this when working inside just to test quickly. Remember with no water it will get hot fairly quickly, and your temp gauge will not function so keep run time short.

olllotj 05-24-2012 03:02 PM

Sea water pump belt = fuel pump= no start

TC G 05-24-2012 03:11 PM

Glad I asked. I'm not doing it period!

Interceptor 05-24-2012 03:12 PM


Originally Posted by TC G (Post 3695082)
Can you start your engine in your driveway with out water hooked up , and if so how long can you let it run before damage occurs?

The raw water pup impeller and plastic housing will be damaged without a water supply. Appx. $95-$110 replacement parts cost and 2 hours work replacing.
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RT930turbo 05-24-2012 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by olllotj (Post 3695097)
Sea water pump belt = fuel pump= no start

Unless you have engine mounted pumps, or electric pumps :whistle:

1989mach1 05-24-2012 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by TC G (Post 3695106)
Glad I asked. I'm not doing it period!



good thinkin......

FIXX 05-24-2012 09:47 PM

fixx
 

Originally Posted by RT930turbo (Post 3695115)
Unless you have engine mounted pumps, or electric pumps :whistle:

or until the float bowls run out of fuel..:evilb:


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