Patent ID: 6165033
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: F01P

Abstract:
An apparatus for flushing a cooling system, the cooling system being that of a marine motor, the marine motor having an outdrive portion having first and second coolant intakes and coolant discharge means, the outdrive portion having a first surface portion surrounding the first coolant intake and a second surface portion surrounding the second coolant intake, the apparatus comprising:a catch basin having a large enough capture area as viewed from above so as to capture any liquid emanating from the outdrive portion when said catch basin is placed under the outdrive portion;a pump placed in said catch basin;a first suction cup-like member adapted to cover the first coolant intake; anda hose being in fluid communication with said pump and with said first suction cup-like member,whereby when said suction cup-like member is placed over said first coolant intake, said second coolant intake being sealed from the atmosphere, said catch basin is placed under the outdrive of the boat motor, and a quantity of anti-freeze solution is placed in said catch basin, said pump can be operated to circulate the anti-freeze solution through the cooling system of the marine motor.