Bravo One Cooling/Flushing

[Bifflefan]

I have looked a bit and don't find an answer or even a similar question.
Can I install a fitting into the water pickup hose between the pump and the leg so run on the engine on a hose instead of using muffs on the leg. The reason is the muffs I have either dont fit well or the set that does has too small of hole for enough water to flow and they get sucked flat when I run the engine.

Or is there another way I am not thinking of?

 

[alldodge]

Assuming your talking about the hose in the transom assembly and not the hose between transom and pump. If the hose is being sucked flat I would think the hose needs to be replaced because its gotten soft

Yes you can install a ball valve and Tee fitting between the transom and pump. One side of the Tee with have a garden hose fitting. Can also use the check ball fitting with a Tee

 

[QBhoy]

You can take the hose off the water pump inlet side and feed it water. If you do what you are thinking, low down…water will just run out the drive.

 

[tpenfield]

there is an adaptor kit available. Also keep in mind that if your muffs are getting sucked flat you could buy a better pair . . . or . . . maybe not enough water pressure from the hose?

You should be able to run at idle and maybe a fast idle 1200 RPM with the garden hose as a water source.