Motor Flush On Boat At Amanda White Blog Oct 13, 2012. #4. re: running motor on hose with flush port. the end of that hose should be well above the water line so water shouldn't come in at all. never take that cap of, or forget to put it back in, or you will be replacing an impeller. with it off, loose, or not sealed properly, the pump will suck air, not water. Spray the hull first one side then the other, then i connect hose to motor #1. dry one side with shammy , walk back and move hose to motor #2, dry other side and walk to move hose to motor #3. i make sure water is cool after flush so a proper flush time is reached.
Motor Flush On Boat At Amanda White Blog If your engine or drive has low water pickups, tape these closed with duct tape during the flushing so the engine does not suck in air. turn on the water to medium high and start the engine. if water does not discharge through the exhaust or telltale after a minute, shut down and look for a blockage. more: boat maintenance, engines, how to. 22. dec 29, 2011. #1. hi, i have read some of the posts about using vinegar to flush their saltwater motors and want to give it a try. i have been using salt eliminator to wash down the boat and external motor. it has an attachment that mixes the s.e. with water to form a spray. i intend to use the attachment, fill it full of vinegar, then run. Keep an eye on the tell tale from where the water should be flowing. • allow the outboard engine to run in this state for at least 5 10 minutes. this process will ensure the water circulates through the cooling system. • once done, turn off the engine and then the garden hose. remove the flushing bag. Here’s how to use a built in flushing device: locate the flushing port on your outboard. it’s usually marked and found on the back or side of the engine. connect a garden hose directly to the flushing port. turn on the water and let it run for about 10 15 minutes. after flushing, simply turn off the water.
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