mnm99
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I thought I'd start another thread with my results and new setup I'm going to install. So was trying to figure out how to flush my engine without lifting the hatch and close the Seacock every time. My friend told me about a Hydrometer. The hydrometer measures the salt content in the water. Salt content near me is around 32-34. SO...What I ended up doing is install a Tee inline after the Seacock and before the strainer. The top part of the TEE is connected to a fresh water hose. With the water off I ran the motor for 5 minutes. I then tested the water leaving the side exhaust water outlet. Picture #1 shows the results. While the engine was running all I did was turn on the fresh water. Water pressure on the engine stayed the same. I then ran it for the same 5 minutes and picture 2 shows the results. I was amazed at what I found. The content read 0..!!!. I even tasted the water with my tongue and there were no traces of salt. That was good enough for me..This winter I'm going to install 2 Bronze TEE's with enough re-enforced hose to reach the locker. In the locker I'm going to install a valve with a cap so I can flush every time I come in. Let me note also. I pulled the hose feeding the transmission cooler. This hose is the first one after the pump that feeds the engine. I then turned the water on with the engine OFF and no water was coming out. This tell me I have nothing to worry about if I leave the hose on when the engine is off...
I am going to disconnect my Saltaway system also. When I pulled the TEE off ( shown in pic 2) I found a decent amount of goopy buildup near the injection point. I'm wondering if this is in my coolers also. Remember, I could also use my Saltaway mixer connected to the hose if I want.
I am going to disconnect my Saltaway system also. When I pulled the TEE off ( shown in pic 2) I found a decent amount of goopy buildup near the injection point. I'm wondering if this is in my coolers also. Remember, I could also use my Saltaway mixer connected to the hose if I want.
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