Mariner 3.3 flushing

[ianfr]

What's the best way to flush after use? Ours doesn't have a port to attach a hose which some seem to have. Anyone use Muffs successfully and if so which one do you use ?

TIA

 

[Rappey]

On a outboard that small you put it in a container of water and run it. I use an old 20l antifouling can

 

[VicS]

What's the best way to flush after use? Ours doesn't have a port to attach a hose which some seem to have. Anyone use Muffs successfully and if so which one do you use ?

TIA

I doubt if you will find muffs to fit.

In a bin of water as Rappey says.
Make sure the water is deep enough to completely cover the water pump.

 

[coveman]

Wheelie bins are ideal - normally clamps will fit the rim perfectly

 

[ianfr]

Thanks guys, I was thinking of flushing aboard or on return to home port. Large containers or wheelie bins are not practical on the boat.

 

[vyv_cox]

You might find this one useful. I use it regularly. Outboard motor fresh water flush

 

[jamie N]

You might find this one useful. I use it regularly. Outboard motor fresh water flush

As the good attachment mentioned, it's not possible with a rotating prop. I've the Tohatsu variant of the OP's, with a constantly running prop, otherwise I'd buy your item! The wheelie bin I use was a present from my wife, specifically for this very aged, 5th hand (at least) engine, and is perfect.

 

[VicS]

As the good attachment mentioned, it's not possible with a rotating prop. I've the Tohatsu variant of the OP's, with a constantly running prop, otherwise I'd buy your item! The wheelie bin I use was a present from my wife, specifically for this very aged, 5th hand (at least) engine, and is perfect.

Take the prop off.
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[ianfr]

You might find this one useful. I use it regularly. Outboard motor fresh water flush

That looks a possibility ?

 

[ianfr]

As the good attachment mentioned, it's not possible with a rotating prop. I've the Tohatsu variant of the OP's, with a constantly running prop, otherwise I'd buy your item! The wheelie bin I use was a present from my wife, specifically for this very aged, 5th hand (at least) engine, and is perfect.

Not quite the same as I didnt have an old fender to sacrifice but this worked.

 

[lustyd]

Thanks guys, I was thinking of flushing aboard or on return to home port. Large containers or wheelie bins are not practical on the boat.

more importantly filling a large container with fresh water is usually not practical on a boat! Most boats will have a bucket big enough for a small engine, but lack the means to fill it