using Salt-Away flush

[Capt’nKarl]

This topic has been discussed in the past but I have another question. The boat is a R-23 with Yamaha 200 outboard. I’ve used the static flush method of flushing the engine, using the flush connector on the engine, engine not running. Water comes out of the tell-tell after 10-20 seconds. I’ve used a dual supply fresh water “muffs” on the lower housing intakes making sure the intakes are fully covered and supplied with good water pressure. Started engine at idle. NO water comes out of the tell-tell even when the engine RPMs are increased. Within 4-5 minutes the high temp alarm went off. Engine was shut down. Then I’ve used a combination of one hose running fresh water through the flush connector and another hose running fresh water through the “muffs”with no alarms and good water flow out of the tell-tell. There’s never been any overheating issues while out in the water running about. My question is which method of flushing should be used to flush the engine properly with the Salt-Away product.
Thank you,
Karl

 

[Submariner]

I don't use the muffs to flush the engine. I just flush using the flushing port with the engine OFF.
I run salt-away through the flush port until it's all gone, and I keep flushing after that. (a good 10-15 minutes).

I also use Salt-Away to rinse the boat after every trip to help remove salt from all over the boat.

 

[knotflying]

My experience with using the muffs is that you need to put duct tape on the other inlets to seal them and prevent the water from escaping rather than working up through the system.

 

[HookedUp]

I've not used a flushing bag, but it is an option. Good article by BoatUS:
https://www.boatus.com/magazine/2013/august/outboard-flushing-the-right-way.asp