Do liquid cleaners work on water passages?

[ba_50]

Hi,<br /><br />I've got a 1987 Evinrude outboard 8hp motor. I cleaned out all of the water paassages manually and still had to take it to a mechanic to get under the powerhead. All he did was push a wire ina and out and I don't think it is as good as it should be. <br /><br />I've seen liquid cleaners sold at Florida Sportsmans seminars and was wondering if they work?<br /><br />This motor has been used in salt water for 15 years, and even though we flushed it out it still got plugged up with sand and salt. <br /><br />I've tried limeaway and things like that which didn't work well.<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[Walker]

Re: Do liquid cleaners work on water passages?

Yes, there are some cleaners that work. I've heard one called Saltaway is good. This is what I do. In a barrel with enough mixtuer to just cover the impellor I put one gallon of CRL and run the motor til its warm. Shot it off, let it cool and repeat. Sometimes on a real dirty motor I do this routine for 3 days. Has always worked for me.

 

[ba_50]

Re: Do liquid cleaners work on water passages?

Walker,<br /><br />Thanks for your interest. What is CRL? I did a search on the net and came up with Salt-X too. <br /><br />A neighbor mentioned saltaway yesterday. I am good about flushing but one article said you have to do it before the motor dries or the salt is harder to get out. That doesn't leave much time. <br /><br />A mechanic costs more too.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Do liquid cleaners work on water passages?

I'll bet he means CLR for Clacium Lime and Rust. Available at grocery stores. Haven't seen gallons. Sam's Club?

 

[Walker]

Re: Do liquid cleaners work on water passages?

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