fresh water flush

[richocki]

I have a Volvo Penta 4.3GL-A engine. I was thinking of adding a 'T' connection to the RAW water intake hose so I can attach a water hose and flush the engine. This would be helpful not only to flush the engine after use but to add anti-freeze when winterizing the engine. I had a Regal with a 5.7GL and it had this set up. I could flush the engine at the dock after a day out.
Has anyone seen this on the 4.3GL?

 

[Don S]

Re: fresh water flush

Later models had them, http://www.volvopentastore.com/Seaw...*****.670614254--store_id.366--view_id.769873

If you make one yourself, you must make sure the capped end of the hose is air tight, or you will overheat and destroy your impeller.

If you have a raw water cooled engine, running antifreeze through the engine like that is a good way to loose an engine. It's just like running on muffs. Have a read of this thread.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=280921

 

[richocki]

Re: fresh water flush

Thanks for the advice Don S.
I have never used the muffs to winterize my 5.7GL but I have used the "T" connection before the raw water pump and I have even pulled the hoses and back filled. Both worked. I think this year with the Volvo 4.3GL I will drain and fill through the hoses.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

 

[wellcraft19]

Re: fresh water flush

Don,

You said "Later models HAD them"...

Does that mean VP has left the practice? Just as richocki, I have (for long) had plans to put a T-connection (with a tight screw cap on the "flush" port) on the hose that connects the copper tube to the transom shield tube (realizing that it introduces a possible "failure" point with the added convenience...).

As always, your wisdom and gracious sharing of (very) detailed information on this forum is immensely appreciated!

 

[tkrfxr]

Re: fresh water flush

Here is the kit you need.

http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/engine_flush.html

 

[richocki]

Re: fresh water flush

Thank you tkrfxr. That is exactly what I want. I think I will still go with the pulling of the hoses and back filling-- after I flush and drain of course. Thanks again.