How do you use Perko flush pro?
Simply unscrew the Flush Pro™ cap, connect a standard garden hose, turn on the water and start your engine. The Flush Pro™ valve automatically pulls fresh water into the boat’s cooling system – even if the boat is in the water – flushing out the entire cooling system with fresh water.
How do you flush an inboard engine?
Fill mixer cup with Salt-Away. Turn mixer unit to “rinse” setting and flush engine with fresh water for 5 minutes. Turn Salt-Attack mixer unit to “Salt-Away” setting and flush motor for 30-40 seconds. Turn engine off leaving the Salt-Away in the engine’s cooling system to protect the motor.
How do you flush a marine cooling system?
Usually, to flush an open cooling system, you disconnect a hose from the water pump, connect a separate freshwater hose and then reconnect the original hose. Locate your engine’s water pump and identify the raw-water hose. Follow it to where it is connected to the raw-water source.
Is an engine flush a good idea?
Is an engine flush necessary? A good engine flush can help loosen deposits and dissolve sludge, returning your engine to like-new condition. However, in old engines with high miles, the engine sludge may be the only barrier keeping engine oil from seeping through worn or cracked seals.
How long should you flush an inboard motor?
How long should a flush take? The short answer is: at least 5 minutes, especially for dry-stored boats.
Will engine flush damage engine?
As General Motors alludes to in the publication above, engine flushes can damage your engine. The chemicals in flushing additives can damage engine seals, leading to expensive repairs in the event of an oil leak. These chemicals can also damage engine bearings; turbochargers and other oil-lubricated components.
What’s the best engine flush to use?
Liqui Moly 2037 Pro-Line Engine
Our pick for the best engine flush is the Liqui Moly 2037 Pro-Line Engine Flush. Not only is this formula quick and easy to use, but it prolongs an engine’s lifespan by effectively removing sludge and other deposits. For a more budget-friendly option, consider the Sea Foam Marine and RV SF-16 Engine Flush.
How often should you flush an inboard motor?
A full flushing of the motors must be done after every use, and it’s recommended every six weeks if it’s been sitting in storage. It’s important to run the motors long enough for the thermostat to open, allowing the fresh water to flush the salt from the entire powerhead.
What does Barnacle Buster do?
Barnacle Buster is a marine growth remover made of safe, non-toxic ingredients that will safely and effectively remove corrosion and other marine growth from the tubing and housing of your motor.
How does the flush Pro™ valve work?
The Flush Pro™ valve automatically pulls fresh water into the boat’s cooling system – even if the boat is in the water – flushing out the entire cooling system with fresh water. When done, shut off the engine, turn off & disconnect the hose and replace the Flush Pro™ cap. Your engine is flushed. Flush Pro™ also makes winterizing easy.
How do you winterize a seacock with flush pro?
Flush Pro™ also makes winterizing easy. Simply close your seacock after the system is drained, take off the Flush Pro™ cap & drop the 5/8″ winterizing fitting into the Flush Pro™ valve. Insert one end of a 5/8″ tube into the fitting and the other end into your antifreeze.
How do you use a flush pro on a boat?
Simply unscrew the Flush Pro™ cap, connect a standard garden hose, turn on the water and start your engine. The Flush Pro™ valve automatically pulls fresh water into the boat’s cooling system – even if the boat is in the water – flushing out the entire cooling system with fresh water.
How do I Flush my inboard engine?
Flush Pro™ valves offer one of the easiest to use flushing systems available for inboard engines. Simply unscrew the Flush Pro™ cap, connect a standard garden hose, turn on the water and start your engine.