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2006 Honda 225 Flush port problem

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Geodude19

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Can somebody explain why my flush port seems blocked when I attach a hose to it? I expect that when the hose is attached and running the telltale should shoot out water.

Note the following:

  • Engine is not running
  • Water pressure is standard water pressure from a residential house
  • I disconnected the intake port and inspected the check valve right where it enters the engine. the check valve seemed to look like it was brand new.
  • Engine is overheating on muffs but works fine in water.

Any suggestions?

Ken
 
Does it pee in the water? If so, then you know that the passage is not plugged.

I can not say that I ever used the flush port on the 225....being in a fresh water area....

I have backflushed other motors, and generally, I have to plug up some of the ports where the water is coming out to build up backpressure for the motor to pee. That may be the case here if it normally pees ok.

The 225 tends to overheat when run for any length of time on a hose. This is normal. In other words, do not run it for a long time on a hose.

Hopefully, others who have the 225 and backflush can provide some first hand experience vs my guessing.

Mike
 
The 200 and 225 will overheat on muffs - period. It can't get enough water in there. Use a trash barrel filled with cool water and don't let it run too long unless you are constantly draining and adding water.

When hooked up to the flush port and engine off, you should get a small trickle of water out of the "pee" indicator, but not a lot.
 
Thanks for the advice... I'm going to make a flush barrel this weekend and let you know the outcome. FYI - The engine runs fine in the water with a strong telltale stream.
 
I have had this problem in the past most of the time salt or. Sand dried up in pee hole.. I use .80 weedeater line to clear hole..
 
Jamie - YEP - I now use that 0.80 string cleaner filament since you first mentioned it several years ago. It works perfectly.

Geodude - when I first got my BF 225 in 2008, I found that it was a serious PITA to flush it while on the lift, so I fabricated a different connector that uses an auto heater hose, some clamps, and a garden hose quick disconnect that allows me to do a quick hookup, flush easily, and disconnect quickly. If you want a detailed description, send an e-mail to [email protected].
 
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