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flushing my motor with a hose

eric80

Regular Contributor
HI this may seem like a really dumb question but here goes

I"ve always flushed my motor using muffs. They never have done a very good job and i'm always worried they'll fall off which they do some times.
I have a hose connector at the back of the motor but was told not to use it as it doesn't lubricate the impeller.
but, what if I don't have the engine running?

ie just hook up the hose and turn it on
do I need to have the motor running to effectively flush out the motor?

and if yes then I expect my impellor intake will not flush and over time get salt buildup?
should I be worried that over time this salt build up might break loose in chunks and get into my cooling pipes creating a real problem?

cheers
 
..."do I need to have the motor running to effectively flush out the motor?"

Hell yes! Otherwise the water doesn't flow correctly around the impeller.

Jeff
 
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