evinrude e-tec 60 hp muffs or hose connection

[Johno99]

Hi,
I’m sure this has been covered before but I can’t find the answer anywhere.
I’ve recently bought a Bombard 500 with a evinrude e-tec 60 hp and I always like to give my previous outboards a regular run in my driveway. I’m a bit confused with this engine, can I run the engine with a hose through the hose connection or with muffs like I normally do please. Thanks

[Wave Rider]

I use a tank to get max water flow. 2nd option is muffs. I don't have a 3rd option as there isn't a hose connection on my 90 etec 2013.

[Iankristy]

Originally Posted by Johno99

Hi,

I’m sure this has been covered before but I can’t find the answer anywhere.

I’ve recently bought a Bombard 500 with a evinrude e-tec 60 hp and I always like to give my previous outboards a regular run in my driveway. I’m a bit confused with this engine, can I run the engine with a hose through the hose connection or with muffs like I normally do please. Thanks

Generally speaking hose connection is just to flush. Muffs to run engine.

[Johno99]

Hi Ian,
Thanks for the reply. So it’s safe to run the engine using muffs? I’ve read somewhere about putting tape over other inlets but the inlet on mine looks the same as any other outboard I’ve owned.

[Iankristy]

Originally Posted by Johno99

Hi Ian,
Thanks for the reply. So it’s safe to run the engine using muffs? I’ve read somewhere about putting tape over other inlets but the inlet on mine looks the same as any other outboard I’ve owned.

Don’t know your specific outboard but As long as it pees your good. My Suzuki has a pickup on the front of leg which makes muffs tricky think it’s only Suzuki who had that stupid idea though? Even better is tank or big bucket if you can.

[AdamB1]

Originally Posted by Johno99

Hi Ian,
Thanks for the reply. So it’s safe to run the engine using muffs? I’ve read somewhere about putting tape over other inlets but the inlet on mine looks the same as any other outboard I’ve owned.

I have an E-TEC 30 and my preference would be to run it in a bucket that is deep enough to cover the impeller. So far, I haven’t found the right size bucket.

Instead, it is fine to run the engine on the hose connector. You need to make sure your water pressure is high enough, but not so high as to blow the internal hose off the connector.

The 3rd option is to use muffs. You need to tape off the small drain holes just above the inlet, not the inlets themselves.

I use EV-DIAG software to make sure the engine has got up to temperature during the flushing. The important thing is to make sure water is flowing around the power head, not just taking the short route via the ECU. Worth purchasing the full service manual if you haven’t already done so, as it shows the full water route.

Good luck with it. I had some overheating and VST issues with my 2011 E-TEC initially, but it’s a fantastic little outboard and very efficient.

[Johno99]

AdamB1,
I agree a bucket would be ideal but I haven’t found anything large enough, even a large dustbin. I’ve always run my outboards over the years, even in the winter using muffs. If I hadn’t read that you could flush without the engine running I would have just carried on as I normally have. But now it’s put a big element of doubt in my mind.

[Iankristy]

Originally Posted by Johno99

AdamB1,
I agree a bucket would be ideal but I haven’t found anything large enough, even a large dustbin. I’ve always run my outboards over the years, even in the winter using muffs. If I hadn’t read that you could flush without the engine running I would have just carried on as I normally have. But now it’s put a big element of doubt in my mind.

Best bet is read your manual. My Suzuki says flush port not Suitable for running. Mebbe yours says different. If muffs fit well enough to make yours pee you can’t go wrong really.

[paintman]

Have a permatrim on my Mercury which makes container flushing a bit awkward as it's too big for bongos & normal bins & bought a 190litre plastic storage box off amazon for about £40.
Works a treat & when emptied & cleaned out with a bit of soapy water (it's a 2-stroke)
Useful for storing boat stuff & has wheels.
This sort of thing: http://www.amazon.co.uk/JTF-151-Stra...s%2C364&sr=8-6
Smaller ones are available!

[Johno99]

Hi Paintman,
I’ll have a look at the dimensions etc.
thanks

[paintman]

Originally Posted by Johno99

Hi Paintman,
I’ll have a look at the dimensions etc.
thanks

Just been into my local B&Q & they've got the same ones (Strata branded) in a range of sizes.

[Johno99]

Good, I’ll pop in with my tape measure for a look. Thanks

[Johno99]

Hi Paintman, I went to B&Q in Portsmouth yesterday and bought a Strata 150 litre box for £25, I wasn’t sure if it was going to be big enough but it’s perfect. Lifted the engine, rolled the box under, lowered the engine. Filled with water and took about 15 minutes, started the engine and ran beautifully, the exhaust’ water even jetted nicely back into the box. I used an old pond pump to pump out the water in 3 minutes. I’ll use the box to store my boat bits on board when I’m not using the boat. Thanks

[gtflash]

For all things Evinrude. https://www.etecownersgroup.com forums are great. I think the answer is usually yes. But I don’t like it and use muffs or big bucket form time to time. If you use big bucket be mindful that the exhaust water will warm up the bucket water too and could lead to an overheat potentially.