Another Flushing Question

[mike_i]

I have a question to those of you that run some type of de salt fluid thru your outboard? I have a 2016 Yamaha F150xb with 280 hours on it. I run in saltwater only and at the end of the day I run the motor for approx. 10 minutes in a 100 gallon trash can and do it again the next day before I put the boat to bed. I've had several containers of de salt solution and have decided to use it up. I first removed the thermostat to see what it looked like. I should have a taken a few pictures of it but didn't. There was some corrosion but was able to remove it with no problem. I tested it in a cup of hot water and it did open fully at 140 degrees and then fully closed. So my question is should I run the motor without the thermostat? I plan on letting the water cool then run it again and repeat the process for couple of days.

 

[jimmbo]

So my question is should I run the motor without the thermostat? I plan on letting the water cool then run it again and repeat the process for couple of days.

To the first Part, No.
To second Part, Running it a barrel, just recirculates/reintroduces the Salt, and reusing the Water the Next Day, just repeats that. Have you considered flushing it with Fresh Water using a Hose, and Muffs?

 

[mike_i]

I've had issues with running with muffs on other outboards but the main reason is if I used muffs I'd create a huge lake of mud. I've never been concerned about running the motor in the trash can since it's 100 gallons of fresh water vs I'm guessing a few gallons of salty water. After I start the motor I taste the pisser water and the salty taste is gone in a few seconds.

To the first Part, No.
To second Part, Running it a barrel, just recirculates/reintroduces the Salt, and reusing the Water the Next Day, just repeats that. Have you considered flushing it with Fresh Water using a Hose, and Muffs?