Or you could flush the motor OFF through the flushing port but will need to remove the thermostat and bolt thermo cap, cover back for the water to recirculate across the whole powerhead. I bought it used in June, so not sure how much saltwater it had seen before me. High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and 
There is a port in the power head under the cover where you can attach a garden hose with a fitting that comes with the motor. Why not just purchase an RV water pressure regulator adapter and screw it into the hose you use to flush your outboard? Holder, Anchor & Dock Sand and silt can build up along with salt.
Now imagine how salted already are all the internal water passages.. You must log in or register to reply here. You are using an out of date browser. for Sale, Buy A I cleaned out the second nipple as best I could, also removing sand/salt sediment. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Then rinse off the lower unit. Parts, Boat Tubing & Covers, Other Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap :biggrin: this way I can back flush my motor with Saltaway !
Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please try again. Excellent idea- didn't know they existed! Helm Seats, Shop Login with username, password and session length. So maybe there's a crack or pin hole in that fitting and when your flush hose is connected to it is why it's leaking there(?). & Dock, Anchor Chains & JavaScript is disabled. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & Yep, pure sand should cross through all the water passages and exit out motor, but if being a salt motor use it's a different story. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, Its a pain to hold the hose in when it randomly busts out and Honda think its a good idea to charge $60 for a piece of metal with thread on one end and garden hose adapter on the other Anyone know the threading on the thing? Shop It is 3/4's water after all. Question is where in the mount case could it be clogged up and how do I get it unclogged without taking the whole motor apart? 2002 Sea Ranger HT 21, Yamaha 150, Yamaha 9.9, 2013 17' Sea Chaser, 90 hp Honda, 8 hp Honda Kicker. After cleaning and reassembling, it now passes water through that first section with ease. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Some are fixed output pressure, Some are adjustable, and some of those have a gauge to show what pressure you are using. Some products featured may be limited quantity. Varnish, Marine Adhesives, Accessories, PWC Parts & I wondered about how to properly flush the motor since it seems I could not run it tilted out of the water. Dock, Cabin and Rollers, Boat Trailer Anyway, make sure you floss your teeth and flush your motor! Deals, Boat Seats Mark I'm a water technician with the Sunshine Coast Regional District ( got into this field when i lived in Squamish ). It's important to know that this port supplies water after the water pump, so you must not run the motor in this mode or the dry impeller will likely be ruined. Charts & Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, :nono: I would have to say reading the manual for your specific motor would be best. Galley, Barbeque Accessories, Electronic Navigation
Towers, Tow Ropes & Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find Boarding, Paddles & Transom Perhaps depending on the brand Yamaha says their built in flusher rinses the powerhead even with the thermostat closed. OK. Starters, Marine Solar Power I'm told that regular flushing of an outboard used in salt water has a huge impact on the life one can expect to get out of said motor. The engine runs, gets warm, the thermostat opens and the flush is much better. Lighting, Marine Teak Still do-able with a bucket but a PITA. Still no water will pass through that section though. Still looking for a solution as I think I'd like to use this product for flushing. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Accessories, Marine Electrical Seats, Offshore Boat Again I always used muffs to flush it so never thought to use the flush port. Not sure about the BF90 but my BF150 has a hose connection at the top of the leg/ just below the engine cover, done some research & found that this is for flushing moored boats & only flushes the top of the outboard. Platforms, Slide Hardware, Boat Seat It does flush and it does get behind the cold/closed thermostat to an extent (there is a small bypass that is always open), but it does not flush as thoroughly as using muffs on the lower unit intakes. You are using an out of date browser. Something went wrong. THE FINE PRINT: All prices subject to change without notice.
The old '90 Merc 2-stroke only streamed after the thermostat opened, which could be disconcerting. Get the latest news, updates, and special offers from Defender. Related note: I asked the Honda tech about using Salt Away with an injector on the hose. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Today, BD has grown into the leading digital media platform for all things saltwater fishing, bringing our large and passionate community the best and most authentic fishing information in the form of fishing reports, fishing gear reviews, fishing recipes, saltwater fishing articles, tackle tips and more from coast to coast. So, the better flush is with a regular old muff attachment on the lower unit. & Circuit All, Boat Bimini Fasteners, Boat Windshield Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. Smoke Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & Deals, Trailering Outboard spraying water out the sides *Picture added*, Calcutta 400B, Abu Garcia 5500s, misc vintage reels Shimano. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat Deals, Camping & RV Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & Detectors, Binoculars & Also, if the water pump is taking in water, it has to come out somewhere, lest the systems become pressurized and pop a gasket before the theromo opens up. Here is a video that describes what I did: CREATE Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & View cart for details. Tubes, Shop Welcome to the largest gathering of ARIMA boat owners anywhere. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & This usually take's a few minutes. Bilge Pumps, Shop Boats, Propeller Parts & Miraculously, it came with the manual. So I completely disassembled the flush valve assembly and sure enough, it was completely clogged up with sand. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Biminis, RV & Trailer Noticed the last time I took my boat out there was water leaking out of where the flush connector comes out of the motor. Caulking, Marine Engine Ropes, Boat Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Plumbing, Anchor var currentYear = (new Date).getFullYear(); Interestingly, the built-in device flushes the powerhead even though the thermostat is closed according to Yamaha!
There is a port in the power head under the cover where you can attach a garden hose with a fitting that comes with the motor. Why not just purchase an RV water pressure regulator adapter and screw it into the hose you use to flush your outboard? Holder, Anchor & Dock Sand and silt can build up along with salt.
Now imagine how salted already are all the internal water passages.. You must log in or register to reply here. You are using an out of date browser. for Sale, Buy A I cleaned out the second nipple as best I could, also removing sand/salt sediment. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Then rinse off the lower unit. Parts, Boat Tubing & Covers, Other Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap :biggrin: this way I can back flush my motor with Saltaway !
Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please try again. Excellent idea- didn't know they existed! Helm Seats, Shop Login with username, password and session length. So maybe there's a crack or pin hole in that fitting and when your flush hose is connected to it is why it's leaking there(?). & Dock, Anchor Chains & JavaScript is disabled. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & Yep, pure sand should cross through all the water passages and exit out motor, but if being a salt motor use it's a different story. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, Its a pain to hold the hose in when it randomly busts out and Honda think its a good idea to charge $60 for a piece of metal with thread on one end and garden hose adapter on the other Anyone know the threading on the thing? Shop It is 3/4's water after all. Question is where in the mount case could it be clogged up and how do I get it unclogged without taking the whole motor apart? 2002 Sea Ranger HT 21, Yamaha 150, Yamaha 9.9, 2013 17' Sea Chaser, 90 hp Honda, 8 hp Honda Kicker. After cleaning and reassembling, it now passes water through that first section with ease. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Some are fixed output pressure, Some are adjustable, and some of those have a gauge to show what pressure you are using. Some products featured may be limited quantity. Varnish, Marine Adhesives, Accessories, PWC Parts & I wondered about how to properly flush the motor since it seems I could not run it tilted out of the water. Dock, Cabin and Rollers, Boat Trailer Anyway, make sure you floss your teeth and flush your motor! Deals, Boat Seats Mark I'm a water technician with the Sunshine Coast Regional District ( got into this field when i lived in Squamish ). It's important to know that this port supplies water after the water pump, so you must not run the motor in this mode or the dry impeller will likely be ruined. Charts & Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, :nono: I would have to say reading the manual for your specific motor would be best. Galley, Barbeque Accessories, Electronic Navigation
Towers, Tow Ropes & Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find Boarding, Paddles & Transom Perhaps depending on the brand Yamaha says their built in flusher rinses the powerhead even with the thermostat closed. OK. Starters, Marine Solar Power I'm told that regular flushing of an outboard used in salt water has a huge impact on the life one can expect to get out of said motor. The engine runs, gets warm, the thermostat opens and the flush is much better. Lighting, Marine Teak Still do-able with a bucket but a PITA. Still no water will pass through that section though. Still looking for a solution as I think I'd like to use this product for flushing. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Accessories, Marine Electrical Seats, Offshore Boat Again I always used muffs to flush it so never thought to use the flush port. Not sure about the BF90 but my BF150 has a hose connection at the top of the leg/ just below the engine cover, done some research & found that this is for flushing moored boats & only flushes the top of the outboard. Platforms, Slide Hardware, Boat Seat It does flush and it does get behind the cold/closed thermostat to an extent (there is a small bypass that is always open), but it does not flush as thoroughly as using muffs on the lower unit intakes. You are using an out of date browser. Something went wrong. THE FINE PRINT: All prices subject to change without notice. The old '90 Merc 2-stroke only streamed after the thermostat opened, which could be disconcerting. Get the latest news, updates, and special offers from Defender. Related note: I asked the Honda tech about using Salt Away with an injector on the hose. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Today, BD has grown into the leading digital media platform for all things saltwater fishing, bringing our large and passionate community the best and most authentic fishing information in the form of fishing reports, fishing gear reviews, fishing recipes, saltwater fishing articles, tackle tips and more from coast to coast. So, the better flush is with a regular old muff attachment on the lower unit. & Circuit All, Boat Bimini Fasteners, Boat Windshield Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. Smoke Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & Deals, Trailering Outboard spraying water out the sides *Picture added*, Calcutta 400B, Abu Garcia 5500s, misc vintage reels Shimano. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat Deals, Camping & RV Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & Detectors, Binoculars & Also, if the water pump is taking in water, it has to come out somewhere, lest the systems become pressurized and pop a gasket before the theromo opens up. Here is a video that describes what I did: CREATE Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & View cart for details. Tubes, Shop Welcome to the largest gathering of ARIMA boat owners anywhere. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & This usually take's a few minutes. Bilge Pumps, Shop Boats, Propeller Parts & Miraculously, it came with the manual. So I completely disassembled the flush valve assembly and sure enough, it was completely clogged up with sand. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Biminis, RV & Trailer Noticed the last time I took my boat out there was water leaking out of where the flush connector comes out of the motor. Caulking, Marine Engine Ropes, Boat Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Plumbing, Anchor var currentYear = (new Date).getFullYear(); Interestingly, the built-in device flushes the powerhead even though the thermostat is closed according to Yamaha!