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Old 09-17-2023 | 03:39 AM
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Quick help,

I just rebuilt my motors and purchased a hardin seaward series manifold set for my 700sci's

I would like to start up the engines on the hose outside the water just to make sure everything is in order. I do not want to use the old tailpipes yet due to leak issues.

Would it be fine to start engines with manifolds on but no tail pipes just to run for 5 to 10 minutes on the hose?

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Old 09-17-2023 | 09:00 AM
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Ayuh,...... No problem, especially if on the ground,......
If in the hull, just make sure the drain plug is out,....
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Old 09-17-2023 | 11:14 AM
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Could always go to hardware and grab a couple 4” elbows and short ext duct pipes. Yes sounds cheesy but it’s worked for me in the past. Couple dabs of silicon to help hold in temporally. Just sayin! 🤷🏿‍♂️
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