why can't I run the ears on my Opti?

[Mike Zechman]

I was told by a mechanic that I'm not to be hookin up a hose and ear muffs to run my opti at my house cuz it can damage the motor, I want to know why? I've done this on every other motor I've owned:unsure:

 

[Brian Ingersoll]

???? haven't heard that - if you are giving it an ample supply of cooling water, then it should be fine. I wouldn't suggest putting it in gear and reving it though. Maybe someone knows more about this?

 

[Mike Zechman]

yeah Velcro, he told me not even at idle cuz theres not enough flow???????

 

[Aaron Scott2]

What harm could it do. I thought running fresh water through it after use was a good thing?I know you can use the flush mount but was told it does not work as good as the muffs. I have the same motor as you Mike, so I am curious to know if it is harmful also.

 

[TritonGlenn]

I don't know what size Opti you have, but I have a 225 - and was told by my dealer it is perfectly fine to run on the muffs. Now the flush out is a different story - I was told that the screw in flush in the back of the motor is just that - to flush it out - not for running it.

All the best,

Glenn

 

[Pat Goff]

Because of the small front water intakes, just cover them with duct tape so it doesn't suck air.

 

[TOMMY RICH]

You da man Pat:lol:

 

[Mike Zechman]

My motor is a 2006, 200HP opti. I did it anyway this year, cuz it says nothing about not doing it in the manual. Thanx guys!

 

[Bryan McDonough]

Ran my Opti on Muffs many times, just used duct tape for low water pickups

 

[Pat Goff]

You DO NOT run the motor with the flush attachment on the cowl. Why? Because you'll be running it with your water pump dry, and it will destroy it.

 

[Mike Zechman]

I knew that part Pat, thanx for all the replies guys!