Patent · US Expired

Marine propulsion unit having exteriorly accessible clean-out capability and flushing device for same

US5490804A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1994
Grant dateFeb 13, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B77/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A marine propulsion unit is disclosed which has an exteriorly accessible clean-out capability. The unit has an impeller housing located outside of the transom of a marine craft in which the unit is installed, which impeller housing has a separable portion that permits access to the main passage including the impeller when separated. The design also permits insertion of a hose connected fitting for backflushing the cooling system of the power head of the unit.

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