Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

[CZSteve]

What's better for running an outboard off the lake? Muffs or a large container filled w/ water? Why?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[robert graham]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

I use the muffs all the time...a lot easier and quicker than filling the barrel and for just flushing, uses a lot less water!...

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

If the muffs work-use them for convenience. If not then the barrel is needed-to cool engine.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

If not then the barrel is needed-to cool engine.

Unless the barrel has a faucett at bottom for letting water out while pouring new water in, in a short time will have a heated & oily barrel not suitable for cooling properly any engine. Use muffs...

Continuous flushing in tank/barrel raises the water temperature which can lead to engine seizure. Make sure water temperature does not exceed 77?F [25?C]. Excesive flushing can introduce carbon into water and adhere to the engine cooling system and degrade its ability to cool the engine properly.

Happy Boating

 

[5150abf]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

Either way cools the engine but the muffs are a 100 times easier to use and you don't get stuck with the mess, you probly won't find alot of guys that use a barrel unless they have small outboard.

 

[JB]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

If you are doing a Link 'n' Synch use the barrel to provide back pressure for the exhaust. All other times I can think of you will be happier with the muffs.

 

[royal0014]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

Er, what year, model, etc. of engine?? Some older johnnyrudes can't be ran on muffs. Doubt that's your case, just sayin'.


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[CZSteve]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

Motor: 1997 Force 90

Just looking to verify start, idle, general condition.

Water flow using muffs? Open valve half-way? Full open?
Obviously prior to starter the motor, but is it possible to damage the impeller with water from the muffs flowing when the motor is not running?

 

[CoffeeHound]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

Motor: 1997 Force 90

Just looking to verify start, idle, general condition.

Water flow using muffs? Open valve half-way? Full open?
Obviously prior to starter the motor, but is it possible to damage the impeller with water from the muffs flowing when the motor is not running?

I have uses all 3 methods with great success depending on the results needed . The muffs for a quick easy run up is not going to tell you a dang thing about the impeller --even if you see a slight surge in water out the ports or prop . Barrels work sorta for that but a lake is going to be the true test . I muffed an EvilRude not long ago that ran like a dream -- Then, went to the lake only to have No (or very little) water when ! fired up at the dock . I found 3 wanna-be blades left on the impeller when i replaced the it.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

Good answers. Can't add to them.

Mark

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

..... Make sure water temperature does not exceed 77?F [25?C].......

Well..... I gotta' take exception to that statement. The lake I go to routinely gets into the 90's in the summer.

If you have a reason for running in a tank (troubleshooting or adjusting carbs) and are concerned about overheating then just slip the muffs on before lowering the engine into the tank.

 

[nwcove]

Re: Running out of the lake - Muffs or Barrell better?

if you have contankerous neighbors, a barrel does keep the noise down.