Patent ID: 7997946
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: F01P

Abstract:
1. An outboard motor flushing kit capable of being assembled in the field for flushing a marine engine outboard motor having cooling water inlets, the flushing kit comprising the combination of: a flushing accessory including a pair of sealing elements for covering the cooling water inlets of the outboard motor, at least one of said sealing elements having a passageway for supplying water to one of the cooling water inlets and having a coupling extending therefrom, and a retaining member having a pair of arms with one sealing element attached to each arm; an elongate sturdy tubular member capable of horizontally supporting and remotely positioning said flushing accessory on the outboard motor, said tubular member having a first end adapted for direct connection with said flushing accessory coupling in fluid communication with said passageway thereby allowing for deployment of said flushing accessory from a remote location, and a second end adapted for connection to a source of pressurized water, said tubular member further including a manually actuated flow control valve; and first and second tubular extension members for alternate use with said flushing accessory and said tubular member, including; a first, generally straight, tubular extension member having opposing ends adapted for selective connection to said flushing accessory and said elongate member first end such that the flushing system is configured for supporting and attaching said flushing accessory to the cooling water inlets of a marine motor from a side position relative to the motor; and a second, 90-degree elbow, tubular extension member having opposing ends adapted for selective connection to said flushing accessory and said elongate member first end such that the flushing system is configured for supporting and attaching said flushing accessory to the cooling water inlets of a marine motor from a rear position relative to the motor.