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I've been wondering too, what happens to the engine when you roll an airboat? That hot metal hitting cold water can't be good! So do you guys dump the water out and fire it back up, or is a tear down and clean up in order, or does it destroy the engine?
Thanks
Bud
The result is instant water cooling
I'm sure the posibility of severe damage exists, but is unlikely.
For the most part, when you dump your boat it will get water into the engine. The best thing to do is dump it out, REMOVE the glow plug. Place your hand or a rag loosly over the top of the engine and turn it over several times for a total of about 30 seconds with your electric starter. This will pump out MOST of the water that was injested. What little moisture remains will do no harm as long as you run the engine again right afterwords.
The reason for the rag or your hand over the engine is so you don't get spray in your face or eyes (been there).