Sailing and racing in Charlotta Harbor ,Fl. my outboard motor cooling system gets plugged, but not a hundred percent. Runs on the hot side when throttled up. I do fush with ear muffets after each use. WHAT CAN I USE TO RUN THROUGH THE MOTOR TO LOOSEN THE SALT DEPOSITS?? WITH OUT COMPLETE TEAR DOWN??
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Fresh Water Flush
If you are able to "fresh water flush" after each use...salt should be a problem. I have a 6 HP outboard on my "22" and am only able to flush at the end of the season (Sept.). This motor had been on my boat since 1999...no problems. I have been using outboards since 1972 on my "22".....on my first engine, a Johnson 3 HP an access plate corroded on the side of to cylinder. Cost me $6 to replace...not bad for 12 years of use!
If you are able to "fresh water flush" after each use...salt should be a problem. I have a 6 HP outboard on my "22" and am only able to flush at the end of the season (Sept.). This motor had been on my boat since 1999...no problems. I have been using outboards since 1972 on my "22".....on my first engine, a Johnson 3 HP an access plate corroded on the side of to cylinder. Cost me $6 to replace...not bad for 12 years of use!
motor killer
no better way to kill a motor than to let it overheat. t-stats failing shut, impellers wearing out & cooling system clogged up will do it. Maintenence is the key to keeping your outboard happy.
no better way to kill a motor than to let it overheat. t-stats failing shut, impellers wearing out & cooling system clogged up will do it. Maintenence is the key to keeping your outboard happy.
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