SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: skpstr on June 29, 2012, 07:09:42 AM

Title: Installing a Flush Connection
Post by: skpstr on June 29, 2012, 07:09:42 AM

Just recently got my first Jetboat...455 Olds. Am going to run it in salt water and need information on whete/how to install a fitting to hook up a hose to flush the engine. Any help would be very appreciated.

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Title: Re: Installing a Flush Connection
Post by: uncleBOBBY on June 29, 2012, 07:18:32 AM

splice it into the inlet water line from the jet.

Title: Re: Installing a Flush Connection
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on June 29, 2012, 08:13:44 AM

just remove line from jet, then hook your hose up instead of the jet pump. DONE

Title: Re: Installing a Flush Connection
Post by: N2GLOCK on June 29, 2012, 08:31:02 AM

Very simple http://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-13-Brass-2-Way-Connector/dp/B000FJYSHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340983804&sr=8-1&keywords=garden+hose+splitter (http://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-13-Brass-2-Way-Connector/dp/B000FJYSHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340983804&sr=8-1&keywords=garden+hose+splitter)

Title: Re: Installing a Flush Connection
Post by: bluegoose95401 on June 29, 2012, 01:28:46 PM

this is what i did on mine

Title: Re: Installing a Flush Connection
Post by: crewchief22 on June 29, 2012, 07:11:28 PM

Doesn't need to be that difficult.

I used a female pipe tee off of the inlet fitting from the pump, installed a garden hose to NPT adapter, and cap it off.  When I need to flush it I use a hose to hose connector.

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