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Old 05-17-2013 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 502ss
The engine will be fine for 15 seconds but it might smoke the sea pump impeller! Especially if there is no water in the pump at all!
Yup if the boat was out you would be fine. But it has been sitting pump is dry dry i bet....
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Old 05-17-2013 | 07:13 PM
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I have a five galon plastic jug that I fill with antifreeze for winterizing. Got the kit at a local marine store. Didn't cost much. You can run a V-8 for several minutes at an idle with 5 gallons of h2o.
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