Looking at a boat out of state that has a 1998 Yamaha 130 V4 engine. I live in a neighborhood where starting the motor in order to flush it is not going to be an option. Can anyone give me a straight answer on whether this motor must be started and flushed with muffs? Or does it have the hose port where it can be flushed without running it? I am getting conflicting information and the owner is a widow with no idea.
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Originally posted by TellMeWhen View PostLooking at a boat out of state that has a 1998 Yamaha 130 V4 engine. I live in a neighborhood where starting the motor in order to flush it is not going to be an option. Can anyone give me a straight answer on whether this motor must be started and flushed with muffs? Or does it have the hose port where it can be flushed without running it? I am getting conflicting information and the owner is a widow with no idea.
You could get one of those flush bags to run it. It would reduce the noise a good bit. Just a pain to fill it every time.
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Originally posted by TownsendsFJR1300The major advantage to RUNNING IT with muff's (or bag/tank) is to get the engine to temp, so the THERMOSTAT OPENS.
This gives a little better flush ESPECIALLY for salt water use.
Fresh water use, I would probably just use a flush attachment (if equipped).
Now if there's a fresh water hose at the boat ramp, flush while there!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJaTjMOEKP0
A quick search on-line, I couldn't find if the engine is equipped with a flush port or if one is available.
Jethro, ah, Boscoe, will chime with an answer about it shortly..
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