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I keep reading of everyone using "muffs" to fire the engine out of the water. I have the Volvo 4.3 SX (190hp) and there is a garden hose connector on the starboard size. I usually connect the garden hose to it...let it run water through and it runs out on both sides of the lower portion of the stern drive. I fire the engine and make sure all is running before heading out.

Am I missing something or not doing something correctly as I have no muffs?

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2010 Sea Hunt Triton 220 "Big Whiskey"
2003 FW Freedom 180 Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX-M "It'll Do Four Now" (Sold)
2012 Avalanche LTZ 4X4

The garden hose connector replaces the muffs and much easier imo.

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2005 Horizon 200LE w/5.0 Volvo GXI

Whew! Thanks

Was afraid i was doing something wrong. Yeah its easy as can be. I like to throw it on before heading to the ramp to make sure it fires. Leave the hose out and its ready for clean up when back home.

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2010 Sea Hunt Triton 220 "Big Whiskey"
2003 FW Freedom 180 Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX-M "It'll Do Four Now" (Sold)
2012 Avalanche LTZ 4X4

There were two types of VP flush connectors/ pipework; they changed around 2002/ 2003 ! The later type can be used with the engine running. If the hose attachment connects to a T ( or Y) piece on the inlet hose to the raw water pump, it is the later type.

Graham

My '02 has a label which states that it is only to be used with the engine off.

Important for you to figure out which set-up you have.....

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

Using muffs solves any indecision!! My FW dealer told me to use muffs when I bought the boat so always have - real simple. There was also some issue if I recall about making sure you tigned up the plug for the hose fitting without overtightening.

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Alec

2006 Horizon 190
VP 4.3GL/SX, Sunsport

If you don't make a good seal when putting the cap back on, air will be sucked into the system. Air doesn't cool very well...

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Yep, the instructions just say to tighten it snug, then give it another half turn or so with a wrench to make sure it won't come loose and suck in air. If you have one and start running hot, might be the first thing you check

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2008 FW F204 - 5.0 VP "Stand On It"
Former Boat: Larson 186 LXI - 4.3 VP

I have removed the fitting at the end of the hose on mine and replaced it with a ball valve and a male quick release coupling. That is normally capped with a blank female quick release coupling ( using the original cap retainer so it's not lost when removed/ flushing the engine). Secure and no chance of air getting in under normal running conditions.

Graham