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Fresh water flushing kit

US4619618A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 1985
Grant dateOct 28, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 12, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/4259
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fresh water flushing kit easily adaptable for insertion in various types of inboard/outboard marine engines cooling systems. The kit includes a conduit system so constructed for utility in an inboard/outboard marine engine having one water pump adjacent the engine block and an additional pump in the outdrive unit. This conduit is provided with an inlet for fresh water and an ancillary outlet for discharge of sea water overboard during an engine flushing cycle.

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