H hotajax GreatGrady Captain Joined Nov 5, 2007 Messages 595 Reaction score 7 Points 18 Location Crisfield, MD Feb 21, 2017 #1 Can you run the engine with the garden hose attached to the built-in hose?
F Firenailer Well-Known Member Joined Jun 18, 2014 Messages 105 Reaction score 2 Points 18 Location Eastern Long Island Sound Feb 22, 2017 #2 Manual on my F200 says no. However I do know guys that do this...I go with the manual myself.
C Cocoliso VI Active Member Joined Mar 19, 2010 Messages 41 Reaction score 0 Points 6 Location Stuart, FL Model Marlin Feb 23, 2017 #3 I think that the water pump impeller will run dry if you do it like that. You will get cooling water to the engine but you may damage the impeller on the water pump. Use the muffs its safer.
I think that the water pump impeller will run dry if you do it like that. You will get cooling water to the engine but you may damage the impeller on the water pump. Use the muffs its safer.
