PS.once you have the muffs on and water running.you can run the engine as long as you want.but as mentioned DO not rev it up too high.you can throw rods in the engine.not good. Out on the water you can check the water pump condition by with the motor running you should be able to. Look up rabbit eras, or flushing muffs for marine engines.you will see apicture and will become clear to you. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. and the gaskets in the engine may not maintain a seal. (motor running)The antifreeze is sugar based and good to -50 F. Once it flows out the propeller, your done. An inline pump, that can be purchased at Tractor Supply will pump the antifreeze into the block. The last post in this message says to run a garden hose in the strainer. Running with the motor trimmed up in the shallows. Be careful when lowering and raising the motor into and out of the tub. If you run aground, immediately shut off the motor, get out and drag your boat back into deeper water. Once you have watre running for a few seconds (turn up the spiget) then you can start the engine.Īs previous posts mention DO NOT, EVER, no matter how much you feel the urge.start without water.you will damage the rubber impellar (you cant see it) inside the lower unit. Im new to the inboard thing and found this on another forum. I keep the hose running in the tub so fresh cool water is always entering the engines. the holes are the water intakes to feed the pump that pushes the water into the engine. Sometimes we want to visual check the prop/shasft turning or a stuk trans will turn the shaft when in neutral on trailer,except connect hose to for cooling, shower the shaft strut so water can wet the strut while in idling speed it dont hurt any. Secondly, just in line with your propeller in the housing on the lower unit there are some small holes (vertical in direction) on either side.the suction cup (muffs) go over these holes. RE: Does it hurt to run your boat in gear while out of water. One side has a garden hose connection that you use to give the engine water. Water lubricates the vanes of the rubber water pump impeller, and running the motor without a water supply for even a few seconds can damage or destroy the. By getting a trash can or drum that the entire engine will fit in, filling it with water, and. muffs? hahaha, yup that is the term for a bent piece of metal with a 2 suction cup looking thing that mount on your lower unit. There Are Basically 3 Ways To Run An Outboard Our Of The Water. Check your garden hose, make sure that it is attached to the water. Re: Is it safe to start mercruiser I/O out of the water? How To Run An Inboard Motor Out Of Water 1.
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