flushing - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T14:10:55Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/flushing-1?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A10239&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi, I use the rabbit ears flu…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-07-16:2195841:Comment:788432012-07-16T08:57:43.436Zwayne McCarthyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/wayneMcCarthy
<p>Hi, I use the rabbit ears flush system which clips around the lower end of engine. This can be put on when vertical in water. (tie long line onto front of rabbit ears) lead the hose up into a bucket of fresh water ( add anti freeze to remove salt if required ) Start engine, run fresh water through engine and stop engine. Pull off rabbit ears with line. DONE. Tilt engine up.</p>
<p>Hi, I use the rabbit ears flush system which clips around the lower end of engine. This can be put on when vertical in water. (tie long line onto front of rabbit ears) lead the hose up into a bucket of fresh water ( add anti freeze to remove salt if required ) Start engine, run fresh water through engine and stop engine. Pull off rabbit ears with line. DONE. Tilt engine up.</p> I have a single larger Yamaha…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-07-15:2195841:Comment:789172012-07-15T11:05:42.825Zandy solywodahttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/andysolywoda
<p>I have a single larger Yamaha and the alarm went off a while ago due to no cooling. I was afraid the impeller may have failed, but did a simple test of removing the thermostat cover and the thermostat. Then started the engine for a bit to see if cooling water was pumping through and it was. I put in a new thermostat and it ran fine. I suspect that I could have boiled the thermostat in some freshwater and it would have become unstuck. The new one was not too expensive.</p>
<p>I have a single larger Yamaha and the alarm went off a while ago due to no cooling. I was afraid the impeller may have failed, but did a simple test of removing the thermostat cover and the thermostat. Then started the engine for a bit to see if cooling water was pumping through and it was. I put in a new thermostat and it ran fine. I suspect that I could have boiled the thermostat in some freshwater and it would have become unstuck. The new one was not too expensive.</p> hi all, i have two 9.9 yams,…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-07-15:2195841:Comment:788382012-07-15T10:12:32.561Zdavid duval-hallhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/davidduvalhall
<p>hi all, i have two 9.9 yams, and never flushed them and last winter i lost cooling on port engine, cost a lot to get salt cleaned out, the mechanic said it is common on these engines, i left them unused over the winter, now i have been told that if i run them up every week for 20 mins it will stop salt from blocking things up, i cant see how you can flush through will fresh water every trip as thats one hell of a lot of water and waste, as for changing engines, thats not an option for a…</p>
<p>hi all, i have two 9.9 yams, and never flushed them and last winter i lost cooling on port engine, cost a lot to get salt cleaned out, the mechanic said it is common on these engines, i left them unused over the winter, now i have been told that if i run them up every week for 20 mins it will stop salt from blocking things up, i cant see how you can flush through will fresh water every trip as thats one hell of a lot of water and waste, as for changing engines, thats not an option for a retired limited income person like me, david and julie</p> The people who have Tohatsu l…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-07-10:2195841:Comment:786692012-07-10T11:20:41.533Zwayne McCarthyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/wayneMcCarthy
<p>The people who have Tohatsu love them. However I prefer Yahaha as it has the Highthrust prop + alernator and electric start. I made the mistake of buying a 15 hp Sail engine. Save your money. I gave it away. Pieces kept breaking off..Wayne</p>
<p>The people who have Tohatsu love them. However I prefer Yahaha as it has the Highthrust prop + alernator and electric start. I made the mistake of buying a 15 hp Sail engine. Save your money. I gave it away. Pieces kept breaking off..Wayne</p> Ces problèmes semblent coura…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-07-10:2195841:Comment:787952012-07-10T11:04:22.335ZOlivier R.http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/rouxolivier
<p>Ces problèmes semblent courant sur les <span>Yamaha. Peut-être</span> Tohatsu ?</p>
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<p>These problems seem common on Yamaha. Perhaps Tohatsu?</p>
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<p>Ces problèmes semblent courant sur les <span>Yamaha. Peut-être</span> Tohatsu ?</p>
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<p>These problems seem common on Yamaha. Perhaps Tohatsu?</p>
<p></p> Hi, just to upset the apple c…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-07-10:2195841:Comment:785752012-07-10T10:00:55.951Zwayne McCarthyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/wayneMcCarthy
<p>Hi, just to upset the apple cart here, I have recently replaced my Yamaha 9.9 High thrusts, due entirely to severe corrosion in expansion chamber at rear of engine below Engine cover release. I have been told by others (including out board Mechanics ) that this is common. One engine was 7x years old when it should have been replaced ( sounded like a tractor ) Apparently the salt water stays in this area if not flushed regulary and corrodes. I ALWAYS tilt up my engines and anodes are fine. I…</p>
<p>Hi, just to upset the apple cart here, I have recently replaced my Yamaha 9.9 High thrusts, due entirely to severe corrosion in expansion chamber at rear of engine below Engine cover release. I have been told by others (including out board Mechanics ) that this is common. One engine was 7x years old when it should have been replaced ( sounded like a tractor ) Apparently the salt water stays in this area if not flushed regulary and corrodes. I ALWAYS tilt up my engines and anodes are fine. I suspect this causes the water to be trapped in this area. However, I do NOT always flush.</p>
<p>Give your yamahas a enema today, to keep everything moving as it should..</p>
<p>My 2.5 cents worth</p> Salut Olivier,
sympa ton hell…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-21:2195841:Comment:666032011-12-21T20:31:10.412ZMirko Sebastianhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/MirkoSebastian
<p>Salut Olivier,</p>
<p>sympa ton hello,</p>
<p>J'ai lu les soucis d'epoxie, en train de construire un Wharram? Je te donnerais un coup de main.</p>
<p>Je partage un Tiki 30 avec un autre famille. Rien que l'entretien de notre "Reggae" nous occoupe bien pendant les vacances d'ete...</p>
<p>Volontiers pour une bierre, je habite la Tour-de-Peilz.</p>
<p>Mirko<br></br> <br></br> <cite>roux olivier said:…</cite></p>
<p>Salut Olivier,</p>
<p>sympa ton hello,</p>
<p>J'ai lu les soucis d'epoxie, en train de construire un Wharram? Je te donnerais un coup de main.</p>
<p>Je partage un Tiki 30 avec un autre famille. Rien que l'entretien de notre "Reggae" nous occoupe bien pendant les vacances d'ete...</p>
<p>Volontiers pour une bierre, je habite la Tour-de-Peilz.</p>
<p>Mirko<br/> <br/> <cite>roux olivier said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/flushing-1#2195841Comment66594"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Salut Mirko</p>
<p>Petit bonjour de genève, si tu es part là on peu se boire un verre une fois.</p>
<p>Olivier</p>
<p>gravuresertis@gmail.com</p>
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</blockquote> Salut Mirko
Petit bonjour de…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-21:2195841:Comment:665942011-12-21T06:58:47.610ZOlivier R.http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/rouxolivier
<p>Salut Mirko</p>
<p>Petit bonjour de genève, si tu es part là on peu se boire un verre une fois.</p>
<p>Olivier</p>
<p>gravuresertis@gmail.com</p>
<p>Salut Mirko</p>
<p>Petit bonjour de genève, si tu es part là on peu se boire un verre une fois.</p>
<p>Olivier</p>
<p>gravuresertis@gmail.com</p> Hi to all,
i am new here and…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-12-20:2195841:Comment:661802011-12-20T22:48:34.561ZMirko Sebastianhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/MirkoSebastian
<p>Hi to all,</p>
<p>i am new here and find these threads interesting and helpful.</p>
<p>Our 9.9 runs since 1993 in the Adrian and Ionian Sea (Greece). </p>
<p>We pull the engine out off the water at every stop. Vital to prevent growth/corrosion and save on anodes.</p>
<p>Removed the thermostat to ensure full cooling water flow, not needed for it in summer conditions.</p>
<p>Every two years we run the engine in a tank with buffered acid for some 15min to get rid of the salt crust inside the…</p>
<p>Hi to all,</p>
<p>i am new here and find these threads interesting and helpful.</p>
<p>Our 9.9 runs since 1993 in the Adrian and Ionian Sea (Greece). </p>
<p>We pull the engine out off the water at every stop. Vital to prevent growth/corrosion and save on anodes.</p>
<p>Removed the thermostat to ensure full cooling water flow, not needed for it in summer conditions.</p>
<p>Every two years we run the engine in a tank with buffered acid for some 15min to get rid of the salt crust inside the cooling passages. Open the thermostat cover to check how much salt is inside your engine.</p>
<p>We have issues with fuel gumming up the carburettor after wintering...does anyone know which type of fuel stabiliser may help? Don't know what to do with extra fuel after the season.</p>
<p>Season greetings from Lake Geneva sinking in snow...</p>
<p>Cheers Mirko </p>
<p> </p> Hi Ann and Nev
Charles Kanter…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2009-09-11:2195841:Comment:102712009-09-11T13:43:12.000Zhans boortmanhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/hansboortman
Hi Ann and Nev<br />
Charles Kanter (surveyor) has written a exelent article in Multihull mag(I do not know what issue) about how to maintain the 9.9 four stroke yamaha called"the yamaha 9.9 four stroke, a user/surveyor perspective by Charles<br />
E. Kanter.very useful info for anyone using the 9.9 four stroke.<br />
Hans.
Hi Ann and Nev<br />
Charles Kanter (surveyor) has written a exelent article in Multihull mag(I do not know what issue) about how to maintain the 9.9 four stroke yamaha called"the yamaha 9.9 four stroke, a user/surveyor perspective by Charles<br />
E. Kanter.very useful info for anyone using the 9.9 four stroke.<br />
Hans.