Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

ozzydude

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The boat in question has a 1988 5.7 mercruiser in/out. Was started for 10 seconds out of water. Now i know how bad it is for an outboard to be started out of water, i'm just not sure if it's the same thing with an in/out?
 

Don S

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

A merc outboard has the same raw water pump in the drive as an outboard. So, now you know what damage may have been done.
 

ozzydude

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

A merc outboard has the same raw water pump in the drive as an outboard. So, now you know what damage may have been done.

Thanks!
 

fourwinnsdook

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

Not good, but 10 seconds probably isn't going to kill it.
 

Dakota47

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

buy a set of Muffs for it. hook it to your garden hose and your good to go.. i just bought a set on e-bay for $9.95. + 4.95 shipping..
 

fourwinnsdook

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

:eek: 15.00 for muffs? I think i paid 5.00 at walmart. They are only 7 at the boat store. Hope you got the good ones.
 

StangLX302

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

:eek: 15.00 for muffs? I think i paid 5.00 at walmart. They are only 7 at the boat store. Hope you got the good ones.

I also have the $5 WalMart ones. They work just fine.
 

RubberFrog

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

Replace your water pump. It's cheaper than a head and a tow.
 

Dakota47

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

They are not the Chepo wally world ones.. i saw those .. no thanks
 

freddyray21

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

been using the wally ones for several years no problems if you know how to take care of them
 

WAVENBYE2

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Re: Can you start an inboard/outboard out of water???

I use the second pair that you showed and didn't have a single prob. water pressure from hose is the same with either one.
 
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