How To Properly Flush a DF9.9 After Salt Water

[Marketic]

I leave my boat moored at a dock --- salt water all the time. I'd like to figure out how to properly flush a DF9.9

In the past I've raised the motor out of the water, put clam shells over the impeller intake screens, and run fresh water through the cooling ports via the impeller

With the intakes under the cavitation plate, impossible to use clam shells. The next option: the screw-in flush attachment. But turn on the water and it just shoots out the impeller intake port under the cavitation plate!!

Does Suzuki really expect someone to screw in the flush port attachment, turn on the water and "tape off" the intake screen???? Tape off with what? And how to realistically get under there with a piece of tape? Not everyone flushes in a driveway where you can get at that screen

If that really is the only option, no fresh water flushing for me, despite the fact that I've flushed every Yamaha, Honda and OMC outboard I've ever owned---why did Suzuki make the salt water flushing drill so goofy, or......am I missing something?

thanks for pointing out what I may be missing on proper procedure

[mtanesky]

DF6 flush

I just received my new DF 6 and was surprised to see the method used to fresh water flush this unit. Taking a plug out daily seems crude, is there a better attachment?

[Moonlighter]

I really dont know what to say to you, but here goes....

You've got 2 simple options, one is to use muffs on the water intakes on the leg and run the motor (use the simple round muffs they are best), or the other is to unscrew the flushing port and screw in a fitting and attach a hose and turn the tap on, dont start the engine.

To make it even easier I made up a very simple 6" long piece of hose with a click on attachment on one end and a screw in fitting that connects to the motor on the other. Takes 20 seconds to have the hose conneced up.

Its not difficult.

Are you unable to do one of these things??

[mtanesky]

salt water flush

I thought about that and was told by Suzuki it would void my warranty if I didn't use their setup. I assume your quick disconnect is metal?
Thanks for your input.

[Wayne Creek]

Another option is to use a flush bag. It's like running the motor in a trash can of fresh water but it's flexible. I'm thinking about getting the one that hangs off the stern so you can flush while moored.

Might be able to make one.

Outboard Motor & Sterndrive Morot Flushing Bags