496 with bravo one flush kit

[Tski17]

Is there a kit made to flush a 496 paired to a bravo one.... I see mercruiser has one on their website for a 496, but not when paired with a bravo one - or are earmuffs the only option?

 

[happy]

most of the 496 packages i've seen already have a flush installed from merc. its located on the starboard side of the engine up front. It's a lil snap type quick connect, the hose adapter is available at your local merc dealer. If you don't have this set up, then you can use a "t" set up 1 1/4 x 5/8 hose, installed on the downward side of the water inlet hose from your gimbal housing to your sea water pump. Rex, harding,teage marine all carry this fitting, or you can fumble one together with pipe fitting. I prefer the store bought one, its easier to install, and not bulky.

 

[lcboater]

if you use the muffs,be sure to block off the low water pick-up.

 

[Tski17]

if you use the muffs,be sure to block off the low water pick-up.

yeah.. i learned that one the hard way last summer.