Motor Flusher

[Robert]

I have a 5 hp Tahatsu outboard. I have not been able to find a suitable motor flusher for this size motor anywhere. It seems that most flushers are made for 6 hp and up. Does anyone have any suggestions? It would be a shame to let the salt water do it's damage unchecked.

 

[Lee Hadjiosif]

No Flusher Needed

Just place the motor in a pale with enough clean water to cover the intake port, and run it for about one minute. Then make sure you let the water run out by gravity if you'll store it outside.

 

[Dick of Sylvan]

Lee is Right On

I sail in a pretty pristine lake and don't have to worry about salt, but each spring prior to launch I like to run my Honda to be sure all is well. With the boat on the trailer, I merely take a 10 gal. bucket and place it on some wooden supports beneath the outboard after I attach it to the boat's transom. Then lower the engine down into the bucket which I fill with a hose. The water intakes must be under water, and I leave the water running while I start the engine. Works great for me. Dick

 

[Bruce]

A Clean Flush

Have a 5-hp Tohatsu. I flush it using a large plastic bucket (same one I use to hold soapy water to clean the hull). Place the motor shaft in the bucket (stand it on a sawhorse or similar), fill with water from a hose, start the motor and let it run 5 minutes or so, refilling the bucket to keep the water clean. Works for me and requires no special fittings.

 

[Robert]

Thanks to all

Thank you. Once again, keeping things simple is often best. Thanks again.Robert