Aq231a Outdrive, dry start up

Tom french

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Need to check if engine is ok after winterisation (no leaks etc) and before back in water, so looking to start it up. Any suggestion on getting water through. Can I use flushing muffs and if so is there a specific type or recommendation.
 

Scott Danforth

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Make sure to ues the AQ specific muffs and plug the bottom pickup hole with a rubber cork
 

Scott Danforth

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if you havent pulled the drive to inspect the u-joints and bellows. now it the time to do it. specifically inspect the water inlet casting on top the pivot pin
 

QBhoy

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Hi. Muffs are a 50/50 on the drive that will likely have. I’d personally have a hose directly to the water pump.
 
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