Spring prep questions

matt_unique · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:22 am Post subject: Stream

All is well...I dunked both engines in the tub again today to test and I had immediate cooling spray upon start.

Thanks again.

maryswensen · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject: Spring Prep Question

This might be of help. I was advised to spray WD40 down the outlet. Worked like a charm. I was advised that salt can block the channel and WD40 clears it out.

Good luck
Ed

thataway · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:09 pm Post subject:

There is a product called "Salt away" http://www.saltawayproducts.com/

I keep a 3 gallon spray bottle with a hose adaptor on the hose, and pump a little into the engines after running in salt water, when I cannot flush it every time. Generally this will help to prevent any salt deposits. You don't want to just superficially avoid salt deposition--because it can deposit in the entire water cooling system.

I am not a big fan of WD 40, although I do use it for a stage of cleaning rust etc. I suspect that there are better solvents to use on rubber hoses.