[hopski]

Hi Guys

This coming weekend I will be going fishing with friends on a boat and would like to take my spark out aswell. If I need to tow the spark with the boat for any reason, does anyone have info on how to clamp the hose that i have read about? Any help would be great.

Cheers
Steve

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[spark-orion]

Hi Guys

This coming weekend I will be going fishing with friends on a boat and would like to take my spark out aswell. If I need to tow the spark with the boat for any reason, does anyone have info on how to clamp the hose that i have read about? Any help would be great.

Cheers
Steve

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Personal opinion here, but I would pull the top and put a PVC ball valve in-line. There isn't really enough room for a clamp.

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[xdrian]

As above install a tow tap






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[xdrian]

Tow tap installed
Note if you use it $#%$^$ put your lanyard around it so you don't run the engine with out turning back on or a big repair bill

 

[hopski]

Great idea! Thanks for the photo.

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[xdrian]

In that spot you can get to it with engine cover off just


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[WWW]

Just curious... why is this necessary to tow?

Because water going into the intake without the engine running could cause damage?

 

[Tash Neame]

It's not necessary but he's going fishing and therefore wants the optional towing it with the fishing boat.

 

[Scottrm612]

Just curious... why is this necessary to tow?

Because water going into the intake without the engine running could cause damage?

Yes. Water will be forced back up into the head and the cylinders via the exhaust valves.

 

[Scottrm612]

I used this one:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-1-in-Brass-PEX-Barb-x-Barb-Ball-Valve-22463LF/202270614

When you look inside it, it has a straight through flow with no restrictions and its brass.

 

[Scottrm612]

Here it is, installed.

 

[NitroHunter]

how is it holding so far?

 

[Scottrm612]

I have not put it in the water yet. I might put it in this weekend. I expect zero problems with it, its a straight through valve.

 

[Kevin G. Sarney]

can you post a picture of how and where you get access to this?..I went to a dealer today and they said its impossible with out taking off a bunch of parts to get access ?...I was hoping there was an easy access panel that you could open reach in and turn on or off?

thanks

 

[Scottrm612]

can you post a picture of how and where you get access to this?..I went to a dealer today and they said its impossible with out taking off a bunch of parts to get access ?...I was hoping there was an easy access panel that you could open reach in and turn on or off?

thanks

The top has to come off to get access. Took me 30 minutes, it was my first time. Research the threads if you are going to do it, there is plenty of info on it. I suggest you get a few replacement oval washers just in case, they are kind of crappy.

 

[Scottrm612]

how is it holding so far?

Put the Spark in the water yesterday, ran flawless. Ran it for 30 minutes no issues.

 

[NitroHunter]

Put the Spark in the water yesterday, ran flawless. Ran it for 30 minutes no issues.

That is really good to hear, do you run your spark fresh water or salt water?

 

[Scottrm612]

That is really good to hear, do you run your spark fresh water or salt water?

Fresh water. Ran it for 2.5 hours today. No issues. That shutoff is a true flow through design, there is no interference with the water flow. :nerd:

 

[spark-orion]

can you post a picture of how and where you get access to this?..I went to a dealer today and they said its impossible with out taking off a bunch of parts to get access ?...I was hoping there was an easy access panel that you could open reach in and turn on or off?

thanks

Just to clarify, you need to take top off to install only. Once installed, you simply reach through battery access cover to turn on/off.

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[Scottrm612]

Just to clarify, you need to take top off to install only. Once installed, you simply reach through battery access cover to turn on/off.

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Yes that is correct. Its really not hard to take the top off. First time took me a minute but that is because I was trying to disconnect the wrong harness. Search on here and watch the video. Also get some spare plastic oval washers they break if not centered correctly. I took the time to put all the hardware back into their original places.