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    Flushing an outboard

    I know this is a dumb question but wanted to be on the safe side. With motor muffs placed on motor and water turned on. I crank the motor, should water be coming out of the pee hole instantly or does it take a few moments?

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    Re: Flushing an outboard (rgbtr196le)

    Depends on the engine we are referring to!

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    Re: Flushing an outboard (ssimpala71)

    200 Merc Optimax

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    Re: Flushing an outboard (rgbtr196le)

    On or about 30 seconds at idle.....

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    Re: Flushing an outboard (redline)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redline &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">On or about 30 seconds at idle.....</TD></TR></TABLE>

    +1

    It does take a short period of time to "fill" the engine block and cooling system.



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