OT How to flush a 5hp mercury boat motor
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 17:07
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Member - Boo Boo (NSW)
I have been told to put the motor in a rubbish bin full of fresh water, but I have a storage problem when travelling.
I have also been told there is a bolt on the side that comes out and a hose fitting can be screwed in, but being aluminium it will wear fairly quickly and this is not recommended. These words of wisdom came from a dealer.
Has anyone got a better idea?
Regards Bob
Reply By: Member - Keith C (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 17:27
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 17:27
Gday Bob,there is a screw just beside the g/box filler plug on my 6,it`s painted the same as the motor,remove it and screw a Merc flush connector in, join up hose,turn on water,start motor,easy,I use it all the time,reverse sequence when finished.I dont think it would be easily damaged.Very handy when travelling and simple to use ,better than the ear muff type.Good luck.Keith C.
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 17:31
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 17:31
Well I was told to steer clear of that method, but if you have no problems then thats the way I'll go.
Thanks for the info
Regards Bob
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