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Old 09-04-2005, 09:35 PM
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I just bought a Formula boat with twin chevy 350 engines.
Can someone tell me how you would cool the engines while running them on shore ? Is there a way to connect a hose for water cooling or flushing salt water out after use? Thanks for the help!
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Old 09-04-2005, 09:49 PM
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You can buy giant suction cups with a hose connection that fit over the water intake on the outdrive for flushing and/or testing in the driveway...available at most marine supplys


And welcome to the Formula Family
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Thanks! I was hoping it would be that easy. I have one of those from an outboard I used to have. Thanks again for the quick reply
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be careful ... you MUST have water flowing at all times or "Adios" sea pump .......
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... What year is that Formula. Some of these came with TRS drives and don't have pick ups. Might want to take a close look under the hatch for a hose bib and some shut off valves.
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Make sure you have good water pressure and try not to rev the motors too much as it's possible the sea water pump could try and draw too much water and actually collapse the garden hose, thus preventing any water flow..... just something to watch for so you don't kill your impeller....
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