Flame Arrestor

[Cool It]

Hello<br /><br />How often should a flame arrestor be changed on a 1988 5.0 mercruiser<br /><br />Thanks<br />Cool It

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Flame Arrestor

Changed? It should be cleaned.

 

[TooTired]

Re: Flame Arrestor

I'v always just cleaned them with carb cleaner.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Flame Arrestor

Like Cobra said, just cleaned. There is no "filter" in an arrestor - just fins to prevent a flame from escaping the carb and igniting any fumes in the engine/bilge. You don't need a filter on a boat because there is no "dirty/dusty" air out on the water.

 

[Cool It]

Re: Flame Arrestor

thanks I was not sure if you clean it or change it -- to clean it do you take it off or just spray it with carb cleaner<br /><br />thanks<br />Cool It

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Flame Arrestor

Yes. If you have pressurised air, that's good to use too.

 

[Cool It]

Re: Flame Arrestor

Thanks cobra <br /><br />but let me get this straight - you said yes , that means take it off -use the air over the carb cleaner or use both?? <br /><br />Cool It

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Flame Arrestor

Make sure to give the arrestor a good cleaning with carb cleaner or brakekleen.Get it from both sides and blow the residue out with compressed air when you are done.Charlie

 

[DJ]

Re: Flame Arrestor

Take it off and clean it with carb/choke cleaner and let air dry or dry with compressed air.

 

[Cool It]

Re: Flame Arrestor

Thanks for the help guys I will clean it this week<br /><br />Cool It