Flushing the Honda Kicker

[NWAngler]

I don't run in the ocean but I do run in the bays, lower rivers and estuaries. I typically have run the motor in the lakes or rivers in order to flush. But I'm not sure how soon I should do this. Any advice on how long I should wait before I flush?

[corky1]

Every time I am in Salty water at all I flush as soon as possible that day...

On a honda 4 stroke you will earmuff hook up to hose and give it 10 minutes running IMO.....

:wink:...

[Chrome Bumper]

Muffs until the gas runs out of the carb bowls if carberated.

[NWAngler]

Are there some special muffs for the motor. I got the standard set and I don't see anyway to attach them.

[Road Rage]

Most Honda's use a different hose attachment than the muff style. I had a Honda "Classic" (square top) 9.9, that had a screw in the shaft on the port side, labeled "flush" or "hose" (I can't remember which) that had to be removed, then a hose attachment threaded into where the screw was.

[Danno]

Adding to RR's comment: The manual to my Honda 90 says specifically not to run the engine when using the water hose joint.

When using muffs, it says to use duct tape to cover the water intakes. I don't understand that because I thought the water intakes were where you put the muffs? Yep, I'm a new boat owner.

[Fish Mode]

we have an attachment that connects right into the engine - after taking off the lid - and it connects into the hose. A little pressure and voila, I'm peeing!...

I try to run the engine until its real warm and let it run outta gas...takes awhile on those kickers!!!

Fish Mode

[threetruck]

Here is a site that describes a homemade flush adapter for a Honda kicker. I haven't tried it, but it appears to be a reasonable option to the ear muffs. If anyone has done anything like this, let me know.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/tech/tech25/tt028.asp

[NWAngler]

The guy that did that install must be a genius. I don't see any seem for his cut and the white tee just seems to disappear.

Thanks for the post. Does anyone know how much the Honda adapter costs? They're probably getting and arm and leg for it so this system would seem to be a good alternative.

Thanks for the info.

[Bluto]

OK, I'll bite... I don't own a Honda kicker, but why won't regular or rectangular muffs work? I looked at pics on the honda site & don't get it? :shrug: Again not sure about honda, but with Yami & others if you use the "flush-port" you should do so only with the engine off, as there is not enough water flow to the impellor. If you want to run the engine while flushing, then use muffs.

[garyk]

Since the manual says to not run the motor on "muffs", I just stick a 30 gallon or so bucket under it and run it for a couple of minutes to clean the salt out. 7 years and it's still running.

[sakana49]

I believe the water intake is right above the prop. It does not have intakes on the side like a Merc. or Evinrude so you cannot use muffs.

[hot wire]

Now that's a great idea!

I hate the Honda adapter. Everytime I use mine to do a flush, I always have to remove the engine cover, screw in the fitting TIGHT, or the thing leaks. Turn on hose. Flush.. Then work hard to remove that darn fitting and water always ends up in the outter engine case. Seemes like way too much work. I think this mod would be easy and I would route the 3/8" hose out an empty port out the front of the engine. That way no more engine cover removal.

Hot hands kit and an easy flush port.... :cheers:

[threetruck]

HewesFisher - PM sent...

[fishotom]

Reply to Danno..... put the duct tape over the intakes (if any) that are NOT covered by the muffs. A Honda dealer told me to do this, to suck less air, and more water, into the motor.
Tom

[Bigmaverick]

My fishery is all salt water and I wash my new Honda 9.9 out everytime I use it. I have to use the muffs and have had no problems. Clean as a whistle!!! :cheers:

[Mister G.]

I guess this has something to do with different motors needing different methods? :shrug: Both the owner manuals for my two current Hondas (50 and 5) say to hook up the Honda flush adapter, turn the water on and run the motor at idle, watching the "pee" hole. :bigshock: That's what I've done with every Honda I've owned and never had a problem. :jester:

DB

[flapbreaker]

There seems to be some confusion here. First off you should flush your engine as soon as possible whenever your in saltwater or brackish water.

I have the 8hp BF8A classic model and it came with a flush adapter just like this:
http://www.honda.ca/marine/MARINE%20IMAGES/Conversion%20&%20Service%20Kits/Flush%20Kits/Flush%20Kits%20Images_THUMB/06190-881-860_thumb.jpg

It fits the water intake right above the prop. Works great.

It looks like the BF8D needs this flush kit:
http://www.honda.ca/marine/MARINE%20IMAGES/Conversion%20&%20Service%20Kits/Flush%20Kits/Flush%20Kits%20Images_THUMB/06190-ZV1-860_thumb.jpg

Not sure if the BF8D could use the one that I have for the BF8A or not.


Secondly on the large motors BF75-BF130 honda there are two way's to flush the motor. One is with the hose adapter that screws in higher up on the back of the motor. It does not flush the entire system. It's mainly so you could flush the upper part while you are moored or something like that. The manual say's not to run the motor using this device. You must use muff's to flush the whole system and run the motor.