can I install a flush attachment to a 1990 135hp 2-stroke outboard?

[capslock118]

my boat is docked in salt water all throughout a season. As the title says the boat is from 1990; almost 21 years old.

I'd like to, if possible, install a flush attachment to the engine.

There is no flush attachment on the engine, there never was. I figured I can just drill a hole in the outer casing to mount the hose connection, that would be the easy part.

what do you think? can I do this or is it not feasible.

I plan on installing a water pressure gauge so if this would interfere with the gauge; the gauge takes priority.


thanks.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: can I install a flush attachment to a 1990 135hp 2-stroke outboard?

Deinately install the water pressure gauge. Look for a threaded pipe plug on the cylinder head. If none, install it in the hose from the top of the block to the base of the block.

I do not know if you can install a flusher, however, at this point in it's life cycle, what benefit do you expect to get?

 

[capslock118]

Re: can I install a flush attachment to a 1990 135hp 2-stroke outboard?

at this point in it's life cycle, what benefit do you expect to get?

Well, I thought that if the project is relatively easy and relatively inexpensive, then maybe it might help keep a few more years on the engine?

It's an old engine, but I want it to last until we get rid of the boat in favor of a sail...but that won't happen for a few years.

I figure at it's age anything that helps to prevent rust is a good thing. But, i have no data to support my feeliings.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: can I install a flush attachment to a 1990 135hp 2-stroke outboard?

just keep putting fresh, clean fuel in it, keep the gear oil refreshed, and rebuild the waterpump impeller every few years, and it will last....

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: can I install a flush attachment to a 1990 135hp 2-stroke outboard?

Try this as this is good stuff, a buddy of mine in "da byu" swears by it..

http://www.saltawayproducts.com/OutboardFlushingPage.htm