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Rob Schepis
Engines: 6BTA 5.9 330's - "Seaboard Style"
Location: Long Island, NY
Country: USA
Rydlyme Flush
I consider a Rydlyme flush synonymous with a race car pulling into the pit for a quick fix and then back to the race he goes. The flush is good mid-season if you start to notice a temperature or hose pressure issue. Give her a flush and avoid the mid-season downtime (especially important in short seasons like up North). Then when the race is over the real work is done – pulling the coolers for proper cleaning and servicing..
Here’s some Rydlyme pics when I flushed a 6LP.
The “pisser capped” pic is showing that the small seawater hose going to a dripless shaft seal needs to be disconnected and capped off. You can see the short pc of hose with the bolt plugging it.