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My volvo 5.0 has a flush tube attached to it. In the manual it says you can use this to flush the motor if you are in salt water. And it says to only run at idle if you are in the water because it may suck in salt water to mix with the flush water. But, it doesn't say if you can use this method with a hose rather than using muffs.

So, does anyone know if I can just hook the hose to that connection, turn on the water and start the motor in my driveway? Is that enough water, or do I need to use the muffs?

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2008 Four Winns F224
5.0 Volvo Penta
Towing with Audi Q7 4.2 V8

You can. I've done it with two boats that way. A lot easier than using the muffs.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

Thanks! I was hoping that was the case! I assume it'll run out the bottom just like normal?

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2008 Four Winns F224
5.0 Volvo Penta
Towing with Audi Q7 4.2 V8

Yes,water exit wil be as normal; the tube is attached to a "T" piece ( or rather a "Y" piece) in the water inlet hose; any excess water not being taken in by the pump flushes the outdrive.

Graham

Yep...you can. I ran mine in the driveway last weekend and have done it before. It works like a champ.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4