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[jpeezy]

I'm usually on a fresh water lake but getting ready to do some salt water boating. What is the procedure for flushing the 155's? Any help appreciated.

jpeezy

[428saleen]

I'm usually on a fresh water lake but getting ready to do some salt water boating. What is the procedure for flushing the 155's? Any help appreciated.

jpeezy

Always remeber to start the engine first then turn the water on to flush, let the water run for a good 5 minutes, then shut the water off first followed by the engine. I have taken my boat to salt water more than fresh water and if you flush the engines after every use and wash the boat and tralier thouroghly you will not have any issues. Also a good practice is to spray the entire engine compartment with a high grade silicone spray(NOT WD40), this will put a protective coating over all the vital componets and protect them from the salt water. Spray this off when washing your boat and the engine compartment will stay looking brand new.

[rickster]

I'm usually on a fresh water lake but getting ready to do some salt water boating.  What is the procedure for flushing the 155's?  Any help appreciated.

jpeezy

Always remeber to start the engine first then turn the water on to flush, let the water run for a good 5 minutes, then shut the water off first followed by the engine. I have taken my boat to salt water more than fresh water and if you flush the engines after every use and wash the boat and tralier thouroghly you will not have any issues. Also a good practice is to spray the entire engine compartment with a high grade silicone spray(NOT WD40), this will put a protective coating over all the vital componets and protect them from the salt water. Spray this off when washing your boat and the engine compartment will stay looking brand new.

When I had a Rotax engine, I would also put some engine oil on the hose and also some liquid soap. Had the Rotax for about 8 years, always saltwater use, and no problems. On Rotax engines it is of outmost importance to turn on the engine first and never let water run with the engine off. Otherwise, the engine will get flooded and cause damages. Mercury engines are diferrent, and althoug I turn it on on idle, it is really not necessary to turrn it on!

Another recommendation is after the flushing is done, take out the sparks and spray the cylinders with Bombardier Lube or a similar oil, and crank the engine a couple of times. This will ensure that the cylinders are always oily and will avoid rough starts. When you do this, be sure to secure the cables on the grounding plug the engine provides. Do the same to the carburator, through the air filter. I also used to do this before using the boat if I had not used it for more that 5 days.

[jknightg]

I use mine in salt water and the only thing to add is that I use a salt neutraliser when I flush....Works a treat..