Strainer install pictures and great results

[4x15mph]

I installed water strainers since I got tired of pulling off the exhaust chamber to clean out the 3 cooling holes. I have had to do this twice, once on each engine. I boat on shallow water that includes a river and man made lakes/dams.

Here is a picture of the install and the results from one of the strainers after a 10 minute run today. I am glad I chose to do this and kudos to @islandracing for getting these out to me in a couple of days.

 

[Scottintexas]

that's a lot of stuff to catch, how long did it take for that to build up?

is this a 2 stroke issue ? did they change something on the 4 strokes to stop this?

 

[4x15mph]

It was a quick 10 minute run but the debris really comes from near the ramp (launch/retrieve)

The new boats have a screen which provides a similar strainer feature. Definitely a 2 stroke, older boat problem that may do well with this upgrade. I'll know more over time.

 

[Ronald Dillow]

I just saw this, and after spending a ton of money for new gaskets after tearing out my exhaust, I promptly placed my order for strainer.. Any instructions or photos you have or even the old "If I had to do it over" tips would be welcomed.

 

[4x15mph]

If I had to do it over again, I would double check all hose clamps and make sure they are secure! There are so many connections and I installed them with idea of going back and tightening them all. Forgot one and let me tell you that I noticed pretty quickly when I started up the boat!

You will like this add-on. It makes complete sense to filter the cooling water. You could also add tow valves at the same time since the connections that you will be making allow for the perfect time to put an inline valve. I didn't install them and it would still be very easy to add them.

 

[Ronald Dillow]

Did you have issues ordering from Island Racing? I went to their page and followed the online ordering instructions but never heard back from them.

 

[Julian]

Did you have issues ordering from Island Racing? I went to their page and followed the online ordering instructions but never heard back from them.

@islandracing perhaps you could look into @Ronald Dillow 's issue?

 

[4x15mph]

@Ronald Dillow , did you ever hear back on this?

 

[Ronald Dillow]

They finally called me the other day and said they never say the email. I said that was ok, I found a solution on my own.