Lower unit flush

New2me

Seaman
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Can I flush the lower unit out with diesel to flush out the old nasty oil?
 

F_R

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Re: Lower unit flush

Sure, if you want to.
 

Vic.S

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Re: Lower unit flush

or kerosene.

But be sure to drain out thoroughly before filling with the correct oil. or even fill, run and drain again to be sure all the diesel or kero is removed

Some cheap automotive engine oil would make a good flushing oil. Being a good lubricant you could run the motor no load or lightly loaded to give it a good stir round with that.
 
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