"Blazer Fan Dan" wrote in message
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John H. wrote:
On 2 Nov 2005 17:26:20 -0800, "Blazer Fan Dan"
wrote:

How do I work on an old 62 Johnson, out of a body of water? I know that
for my evinrude I've used a huge garbage can, but I was wondering if
there was something like you can use on newer lower units (of IO's, for
example).

It looks like the water intake is above the prop, and I don't think the
same thing would work for both. Is there something easy to use?

I can make this make more sense if needed.

Are you looking for something like this?

http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...0002/202/169/6

will those work for the something this old? I thought the water intake
was in a place that the "flushers" would be able to work.

Depends on the shape of the surface around your intakes. On my 96 Johnson,
the whole area's almost flat, just slightly curved, and the rubber muffs
conform pretty well. Are you near a Boat U.S. or West Marine store?

As others have said, don't run at high RPMs with muffs. And, even if they
seem to be staying in place while you're doing whatever you're doing, do not
under any circumstances walk away to go get a beer or whatever. I did this
once. As I returned, I saw the muffs slipping off completely. Ran without
water for just a second, so no damage was done. Now, I wipe down the area
with rubbing alcohol to make sure it's tacky-clean, and I *still* don't walk
away from it.