Engine Flushing Kit

[fountain27]

I recently had my elbows and riser replaced and I am looking for a way to prolong their life. Is freshwater flushing a way to extend their life?

If yes, has anyone installed the Groco kit?

My concern is removing the existing flange on the 17 year old seacock. I can just picture the project turning into a disaster.

I recently flushed my a/c after reading the suggestion and I broke the damn thru-hull off when removing the discharge hose.[:-banghead]

 

[Bruce Herrington]

Sure, if you're boating in saltwater. I can't help you with the other concerns. But I can sympathize, I also have the uncanny ability to break something while attempting to fix something else.

 

[ChesBayCruiser]

Fountain,

I have installed a Groco SSC for the purpose of freshwater flushing of my Yanmar diesel. Installation was on the primary (1 1/2") raw water seacock. This will permit engine flushing at idle speed with the seacock closed and freshwater hose attached. The SSC will make winterinzing all the easier, too!)

There should be no need to remove the flange from your seacock - it should mount to your seacock, or raw water strainer.

I run in the brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay. I was told freshwater flushing of any engine system is advisable to prolong its life.

There are multiple ways to plumb in a Groco SSC - the Groco website details the options. You can contact Groco at 410-712-4242 and speak with a tech rep by the name of John Cly, who can assist.