Water stream getting restricted

[doug brander]

I seem to have water cooling passageways getting clogged / restricted.. Anyone know a good way to open them up?
Water Pump is fine. Stream out back is dribling. Salt water engine but motor is tilted out of water when not in use.

 

[ob]

Re: Water stream getting restricted

Do you fresh water flush your engine after each run? I do and highly recommend it.Try removing the tell/tale hose from where it connects to the engine and gently rodding it out with a piece of stiff wire or other tool and dislodge any crusty deposits that may cause restriction.Also blow out or otherwise insure the hose and restricter/if used are clean and clear and then reconnect tell/tale hose and try running on muffs and see if you did some good.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Water stream getting restricted

you obviously keep this engine in the water, unfortunately when you tilt the engine all the water doesn't drain out of the foot. i know some people who have freshwater on their dock, when returning for use the tilt their engines connect muffs to freshwater, lower engine and flush, then tilt back up. this helps in the salt build up. also flushing with salt away helps neurtalize the salt. keep you anodes in good condition.