flush for johnson motor

[machonorma]

I don't know the year but the model# is 6R-69M I want to know what flushing sustem can i use please reply<br /><br />------------------

 

[JB]

Re: flush for johnson motor

Howdy, machonorma. The popular "earmuffs" adaptor will work with any outboard. Hook a hose to it, slip it on the lower end so that the big rubber cups cover the water intakes, turn on the water and fire her up. In a few seconds your engine has been flushed. The flushing adaptor can be found at any marine outlet, Wal Mart, K Mart, Outdoor World, etc.,etc.<br />Good luck.<br />JB

 

[SNIPER]

Re: flush for johnson motor

JB, doesn't the thermostat have to open to acquire a full flush of the motor which would take quite longe than a few seconds? Just curious if I am wasting time flushing for 20-30 minutes waiting for it to heat up and cycle open a couple times .

 

[pbduggins]

Re: flush for johnson motor

Dear JB,<br /> I have recently acquired a 1981 Johnson 25 Seahorse and am contemplating the purchase of a set the flushing muffs that you refer to. I have looked long and hard at the lowerend of this outboard and the only feasible water inlet I can see consists of three or four 7mm holes. Is that it? It doesn't look large enough...Can you help?<br /> Best wishes - Paul - <br /> Devonshire, England

 

[ezeke]

Re: flush for johnson motor

Use a large plastic garbage can on the smaller motors - run the water a couple of inches above the cavitation plate and flush for 5+ minutes. That will give the motor time to heat up and clean out the engine properly.<br />The flushing devices are fine, but too much racket. Leave the motor down after you flush so that it will drain. Your neighbors will thank you for the quiet approach.

 

[ezeke]

Re: flush for johnson motor

to Machonorma <br /> <br />6R69 was a Johnson 1969 6HP Model Code - Great Motor.<br />There is a rectangularly-shaped flush device that will fit, (but I still recommend the plastic garbage can). <br />PS: I still have the 1965 6HP Johnson my father left me - runs perfectly, starts every time, and has never left me stranded. I carry it for a kicker on my larger boat-also great for duck hunting and trolling around the estuaries.

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: flush for johnson motor

SNIPER.....20-30 minutes is a waste of time and fuel. I have never flushed any motor of mine for more than 5-7 minutes and I have had the same motor on one of my boats for 20 yrs..