engine flush 209

Would it be possible to use the fresh water wash down system to flush engine ? I have a 2013 grady 209 fisherman .
 
Sardinia306Canyon said:
Yes you are right, the hose from the flush port to engine is thin, i overseen that.
Interesting idea and would be nice if it works as supposed and let us know and write a how to whan you do it.
I need to think about a remote flush also as the new BF350 are so big and have a soft lightweight cowling that going there is uncomfortable.
You brought me a new idea instead of the usual remote flush solution using a normal water hose and quick connectors
Chris
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In thinking about my solution, I think that I may not need to make any holes or install bulkhead mounted fittings. If I just connect the new hose to the original one, zip tie the hose to the rigging tubes and end the hose with a quick connect in the motor well but easier to get to, I would just reach down, grab the end of the flush hose and plug in the feed hose. The important item is to select a quick connect that shuts off when no connect fitting is plugged into it to stop engine cooling water from constantly running out.
 
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I had the 20 hour oil change today and while waiting i had a quick look at my flush system, seriously dumb position for a moored or slipped boat ...
When i have time i probably adapt your idea to my beasts as it would make flushing much more easier than climbing and kneeing down in the splashwell.
Chris
 
Same on my Canyon, fresh water pressure and flow is for rinsing hands and weak shower.
However swapping out fresh water pump with a high flow model would solve this, but fresh water tank will be quickly empty.
If no fresh water is available on slip or mooring, well then don't rinse, i guess that worldwide about 70% of all outboards get rinsed maybe once a year when winterizing as there is no freshwater available. If freshwater with low lime % is available flushing the engine/s is certainly a good thing, if high lime aka hard water or high mineral content then it may lead to lime/mineral build up and that is worst as they don't dissolve as salt during next use
Chris
 
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