Engine swamped by salt-water

kesso

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Oct 3, 2004
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Motor: 1975 Johnson 85hp (85ESL75)<br /><br />While i was out on the water investigating a previous problem, i had the motor cover off and a wave swamped the motor and pooled around the base. I put the cover back on and headed back to the boat ramp; when i took the cover off there, all the water was gone.<br /><br />1. What happened to the water, is there a drain hole?<br /><br />2. What is the best method to clean and protect the motor now that it has been subjected to a drenching of saltwater?
 

DHPMARINE

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Re: Engine swamped by salt-water

there are drain holes.<br />Flush with plenty of water,and blow dry.<br />spray lightly with anti-corrosive spray.<br />Use for 2 hrs. to help get rid of any harmful residue.<br />DHP
 
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