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This tool is designed to look like a toilet plunger, and the way that it works is quite simple. It has an outlet attachment so you can connect an ordinary garden hose to it. The plunger will then cover the water intake hole on the bottom of the boat. When the water supply is turned on, it’ll begin to fill up the bowl of the plunger with water that will allow you to run the engine on land.
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While connected to a water supply such as a garden hose, the motor flusher will allow you to provide enough water so that you can start the engine on land without worrying about overheating. However, with that said, you should still keep an eye on the temperature gauge while the engine is running and turn it off if the temperate reaches 200 Fahrenheit. more
Starting an inboard boat engine out of the water can be dangerous for the engine if you are not doing it correctly. The proper tool to use for an inboard engine is called a Circular Cup Muff Plunger with Hose Fitting, also known as a “fake-a-lake” for your boat.
Once you have the water supply hooked up and water is flowing strongly through the hose, you can now start your engine. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge and if it rises past 200 Fahrenheit shut it off right away.
I found out, today, that a ground wire was actually a hot wire and got put in the wrong spot, accidentally, when I replaced the starter yesterday. So that's fixed.
"Supposedly" it had a new impeller installed before I traded for it.
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I may have gotten lucky, I just put it in the barrel full of water and it's still pumping like it was, pretty decent stream. more
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Flushing a boat motor by running it out of water is a routine maintenance task. Running the engine without a water source for any length of time will cause damage, so you’ll need to attach a hose to the motor’s water intakes. Some newer motors have built-in attachments that accept a hose nozzle. If your motor doesn’t, you’ll need a set of motor flusher muffs. Turn on the water before starting the engine, then run it for 5 to 10 minutes or according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. [1] X Research source
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