Marine propulsion – Jet drive
Patent
1994-09-27
1996-02-13
Swinehart, Edwin L.
Marine propulsion
Jet drive
440113, B63H 1100
Patent
active
054908043
ABSTRACT:
A marine propulsion unit is disclosed which has an exteriorly accessible clean-out capability. The unit has an impeller housing located outside of the transom of a marine craft in which the unit is installed, which impeller housing has a separable portion that permits access to the main passage including the impeller when separated. The design also permits insertion of a hose connected fitting for backflushing the cooling system of the power head of the unit.
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Bergman Dean P.
Blanchard Clarence E.
Craig W. Scott
Hall Charles B.
Mooney Robert
Outboard Marine Corporation
Swinehart Edwin L.
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