Engine flushing

[michaelbr1]

I keep my boat in the water (saltwater) and raise the engines when I'm not using them. I flush them when after I use them through a garden hose fitting in the back of the engine.<br /><br />I've always felt that this method is inadequate. And if it's good enough, which is the best way to flush it while in the water - with the engines tilted up or down? <br /><br />I've read that the motor should not be running when flushing like this but have always wondered about that too. <br /><br />Is there a better way to flush these things?<br /><br />Also is there a way to place a tank of some sort inline with the garden hose so a cleaner can be flushed through the engine with the water?<br /><br />97 Mercury 175 Outboard Carbureted

 

[garyj]

Re: Engine flushing

Michaelbr1, <br /><br />Check THIS out. I'm thinking you could use the mixing unit and cleaner at the flush plug instead of the muffs while the motor is in the water. Just my 2 cents.... <br /><br />Southern Catfisher