{"product_id":"t-h-marine-universal-motor-flusher-for-outboards","title":"T-H Marine Universal Motor Flusher for Outboards","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe T-H Marine Universal Motor Flusher is the cheap insurance every saltwater boater needs. It's a muff-style flusher that clamps over your lower unit, hooks to a garden hose, and runs fresh water through the cooling system to rinse out salt, sand, silt, and mud. Universal fit for most outboards and sterndrive drives. Ten minutes after every trip and your motor stays clean inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt water is hard on an engine. Every time you run in the salt, a little of it stays behind in the cooling passages, and over a season that buildup turns into corrosion and blocked water jackets. The T-H Marine Universal Motor Flusher is the cheap insurance that keeps that from happening. It's the round muff-style flusher that clamps over your lower unit, hooks to a garden hose, and pushes clean fresh water through the same passages the raw water uses. Ten minutes after you're back on the trailer and your motor is rinsed out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built to be universal. Whether you run a small kicker, a big outboard, or a sterndrive lower unit, the cups seat over the water intake screens and give you a good seal against the gearcase. That's the whole idea behind a muff flusher. You don't need a model-specific adapter or a dedicated flush port. You just need a hose bib and a couple of minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how most folks use it. Back the boat off the ramp or park it in the driveway, slip the flusher over the intake screens on the lower unit, and snug it so the cups sit flat. Thread your garden hose onto the fitting and turn the water on all the way. Then start the motor and let it idle. Follow your engine maker's flush instructions for timing, but five to ten minutes is typical, long enough for the thermostat to open and circulate fresh water through the whole powerhead. Watch the tell-tale to confirm you've got flow the entire time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne rule that matters: never run the motor dry. Get the water flowing before you turn the key, and shut the engine down before you shut the water off. Running a water pump impeller without water will cook it in seconds. And keep an eye on the cups. If they slip off the intakes while the engine is running, kill it and reseat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it actually clearing out? Salt is the big one, but sand, silt, and mud are just as rough on a cooling system, especially if you run skinny water or launch on a soft ramp. Grit works its way into the passages and the impeller housing, and fresh water is the only thing that carries it back out. A regular rinse after every trip keeps the whole system breathing the way it should and adds years to a powerhead that would otherwise scale up from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also your winterizing tool. Before the boat goes under a cover for the cold months, a thorough flush clears out anything sitting in the block so it isn't corroding all winter. Pair that with your normal fogging and lower-unit service and you're set until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few honest notes on what you're buying. This is the flusher only. The garden hose isn't included, and neither are any salt-removing rinse chemicals. For routine rinsing, plain fresh water does the job. If you fish or cruise heavy salt and want the extra step, a flush additive is available separately, but it isn't required for normal maintenance. And because a muff flusher works by sealing against the intake screens, it's meant for outboards and inboard\/outboard sterndrive lower units, not a straight inboard that draws water through a hull intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor under ten bucks, it's one of those pieces of gear every saltwater boater should have hanging in the garage right next to the hose. Flushing is the single easiest and cheapest thing you can do to protect a motor, and this little flusher makes it a two-minute habit instead of a chore you'll skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniversal fit that seats over the water intake screens on most outboard and sterndrive lower units, no model-specific adapter needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMuff-style design clamps directly to the gearcase and seals against the intakes for a clean flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard garden hose connection, so all you need is a hose bib and a couple of minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClears salt, sand, silt, and mud from the cooling passages before they corrode or clog\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA fresh-water flush after every saltwater run adds years to the powerhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks for routine post-trip rinsing and for end-of-season winterizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact enough to hang in the garage or stow in the truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt by T-H Marine to hold up to the marine environment season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized T-H Marine Supplies reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the T-H Marine Universal Motor Flusher do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt connects a garden hose to your motor's water intake so you can run fresh water through the cooling system. That rinses out the salt, sand, silt, and mud that build up after a day on the water, which is the main thing that corrodes and clogs a marine engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a universal muff-style flusher. The cups seat over the water intake screens on the lower unit, so it works with most outboards and inboard\/outboard sterndrive drives without a model-specific adapter. Straight inboards that draw water through a hull intake aren't a fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to run the engine while I flush?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWith a muff flusher, yes. Get the water flowing first, start the motor, and let it idle so the water pump circulates fresh water through the powerhead. Always follow your engine maker's flush procedure, and never run the motor dry, even for a few seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long should I flush?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFive to ten minutes is typical, long enough for the thermostat to open and move fresh water through the whole block. Check your owner's manual for the exact time your engine calls for, and watch the tell-tale stream to confirm you've got flow the entire time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the best way to flush salt out of an outboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRinse it after every saltwater trip while the salt is still fresh and hasn't dried into the passages. Fresh water through the flusher for several minutes does the job for routine maintenance. The sooner you flush after running, the less salt gets a chance to set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a special flushing solution?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor normal rinsing, plain fresh water is enough. A salt-removing additive is available separately if you run heavy salt and want the extra step, but it isn't required for regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs a garden hose included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the flusher only. You supply a standard garden hose and thread it onto the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it to winterize?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. A thorough flush before layup clears anything sitting in the block so it isn't corroding all winter. Do it alongside your normal fogging and lower-unit service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre there any downsides to flushing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFlushing with fresh water is one of the safest things you can do for a marine engine. The only real mistakes are running the motor without water flowing or letting the muffs slip off the intakes while it's running. Get water moving first, keep the cups seated, and shut the engine off before the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-H Marine Universal Motor Flusher for Outboards and Sterndrives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-H Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-H Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBE-FU-53300-DP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e733572214895\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Flusher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuff-Style Flusher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutboard and Inboard\/Outboard Motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Garden Hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt, Sand, Silt, and Mud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater Engine Flush and Winterizing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does the T-H Marine Universal Motor Flusher do?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It connects a garden hose to your motor's water intake so you can run fresh water through the cooling system. That rinses out the salt, sand, silt, and mud that build up after a day on the water, which is the main thing that corrodes and clogs a marine engine.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Will it fit my motor?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a universal muff-style flusher. The cups seat over the water intake screens on the lower unit, so it works with most outboards and inboard\/outboard sterndrive drives without a model-specific adapter. Straight inboards that draw water through a hull intake aren't a fit.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Do I need to run the engine while I flush?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"With a muff flusher, yes. Get the water flowing first, start the motor, and let it idle so the water pump circulates fresh water through the powerhead. Always follow your engine maker's flush procedure, and never run the motor dry, even for a few seconds.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How long should I flush?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Five to ten minutes is typical, long enough for the thermostat to open and move fresh water through the whole block. Check your owner's manual for the exact time your engine calls for, and watch the tell-tale stream to confirm you've got flow the entire time.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What's the best way to flush salt out of an outboard?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Rinse it after every saltwater trip while the salt is still fresh and hasn't dried into the passages. Fresh water through the flusher for several minutes does the job for routine maintenance. The sooner you flush after running, the less salt gets a chance to set up.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Do I need a special flushing solution?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"For normal rinsing, plain fresh water is enough. A salt-removing additive is available separately if you run heavy salt and want the extra step, but it isn't required for regular maintenance.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is a garden hose included?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. This is the flusher only. You supply a standard garden hose and thread it onto the fitting.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Can I use it to winterize?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yes. A thorough flush before layup clears anything sitting in the block so it isn't corroding all winter. Do it alongside your normal fogging and lower-unit service.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Are there any downsides to flushing?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Flushing with fresh water is one of the safest things you can do for a marine engine. The only real mistakes are running the motor without water flowing or letting the muffs slip off the intakes while it's running. Get water moving first, keep the cups seated, and shut the engine off before the water.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"T-H Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45097558933597,"sku":"2010931","price":9.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/7266\/0317\/files\/ImageServerAPI_3da8bc9d-602a-4b4f-9f86-132b82941bd8.jpg?v=1790336133","url":"https:\/\/nvnmarine.com\/products\/t-h-marine-universal-motor-flusher-for-outboards","provider":"NVN Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}