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Pwraddr

10-09-2014 07:29 AM

Can I start the engines on the hose with the drives off?

525 EFI - XRs

Have flush ports so I dont need to use muffs. Can I start them on the hose with the drives off the boat?

boatnt

10-09-2014 07:34 AM

yep,,done it many times,

HyFive578

10-09-2014 07:52 AM

Yes, just cover up the gimbal housing so you don't get water from the exhaust getting into the exposed areas.

stimleck

10-09-2014 02:11 PM

my flush port on a 502 mag runs in to a t that feeds the sea pump, can I fill with antifreeze through this port?

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Originally Posted by HyFive578 (Post 4200048)

Yes, just cover up the gimbal housing so you don't get water from the exhaust getting into the exposed areas.

Pwraddr

10-09-2014 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatnt (Post 4200039)

yep,,done it many times,

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyFive578 (Post 4200048)

Yes, just cover up the gimbal housing so you don't get water from the exhaust getting into the exposed areas.

Thanks guys!

HyFive578

10-09-2014 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimleck (Post 4200277)

my flush port on a 502 mag runs in to a t that feeds the sea pump, can I fill with antifreeze through this port?

You should be able to. The suction from the sea pump should pull the antifreeze through. You should make sure your container of antifreeze is higher than the flush port to allow gravity to assist the feed to the sea pump..

Vinny P

10-10-2014 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimleck (Post 4200277)

my flush port on a 502 mag runs in to a t that feeds the sea pump, can I fill with antifreeze through this port?

Yes you can. I would suggest taping up the intake ports on your drive with some duct tape. That way, the seapump will not suck any air.

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