capz
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Can anyone recommend a good way to flush an I/O while still in the water? I saw the Perko Flushpro but this looks like it's built for inboards. Any custom setups with pics?
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capz said:From the look of the volvo unit, there doesn't seem to be anything complicated, just hoses. I wonder how many gallons/season you'll need. It's about the same price as the Flushpro, formerly Guardian seen here
http://superflushsystems.com/Web_400.htm
They're two totally different means of flushing. Which method is better? Beats me.
boatrboy said:I made a custom kit using bronze components. I evaluated the Perko unit, but is is plastic and I was not willing to chance having a plastic bodied unit in-line with my raw water. I have a Bravo 3 and yes, my raw water pump is plastic, but it is a proven mercruiser item for me. The other thing I did not like about the Perko is how do you know that the flapper valve actually stopped all the raw water from flowing?
I have "tee-ed" my fresh water line to supply fresh water to my valve system. When I hook up to dock water, this also provides water to my flush system. I have installed 1 1/4" valve in-line with the raw water inlet to my water pump. I have another valve (3/4") for fresh water.
So to operate -
1) I hook up the dock fresh water in my locker
2) With engine running, I jump down into bilge
3) open lever for fresh water to flow, close lever for raw water.
4) run for approx 10 min. shut off motor and change valve positions.
This allows only fresh water to sit in my engine until I run her :thumbsup:
Let me know if you want pics.
Mark